Cairo is the capital and largest city of Egypt and the Cairo Governorate, being home to more than 10 million people. It is also part of the largest urban agglomeration in Africa, the Arab world, and the Middle East. The Greater Cairo metropolitan area is one of the largest in the world by population with over 22 million people.
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Explore Egypt’s capital with real walking tours, ancient site tours, and modern museum experiences.
Enjoy the lively streets and markets of Cairo in this high‑definition walking tour.
An immersive livestream‑style walking tour through different neighborhoods of Cairo.
Experience the Giza plateau with this in‑depth walking tour among the pyramids and the iconic sphinx.
Discover the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization — all set near the Giza Plateau, with spectacular artifacts and exhibits. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Explore the historic Khan el‑Khalili bazaar, one of Cairo’s most famous street markets and cultural hubs.
The Pyramids of Giza — including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure — and the Great Sphinx are among the most iconic monuments of ancient Egypt, part of the Giza Plateau just outside modern Cairo. They remain top destinations for travelers exploring Egyptian history. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is the world’s largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization, located near the Giza Plateau. It houses vast collections of ancient artifacts, including spectacular Tutankhamun treasures, and opened officially in late 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Khan el‑Khalili has been a bustling market and cultural center for centuries, with spices, crafts, and traditional Egyptian street culture. It’s one of the best places in Cairo to experience local life. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Cairo blends ancient heritage, dynamic city life, and cultural depth — making it one of Africa’s most fascinating capitals to visit. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
In a major step toward balancing public safety with animal welfare, the Red Sea Housing Directorate has officially allocated a LE 23 million contract to launch Hurghada’s first fully integrated shelter for free-roaming street dogs. Moving beyond temporary fixes, the coastal resort town is rolling out a comprehensive, humane strategy designed to manage its stray …
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The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) revealed on Wednesday that attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport resulted in several injuries among citizens and foreign residents, ranging from minor to severe, as a result of the Houthi aggression on King Khalid International Airport. In an official statement, the authority explained …
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Egypt will host 120 players from 13 countries for the 2026 Arab Junior and Youth Golf Championship, teeing off on Thursday as the country focuses on expanding regional youth participation in the sport, the Egyptian Golf Federation (EGF) announced during a press conference in Madinaty on Wednesday. The tournament, running from October 8 to […]
BTC has officially launched its first vending machine for gold and silver ingots and coins in Egypt, installed at Nile City Towers Mall in Cairo. The launch marks the company’s official entry into automated retail in Egypt, as part of its efforts to make gold and silver products more accessible to customers and to provide […]
A familiar Egyptian song filled the air in Seoul on Thursday as a children’s choir welcomed Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during El-Sisi’s historic state visit. The children sang the beloved Egyptian song “Feeha Haga Helwa” (“There’s Something Beautiful”) in Arabic, creating a warm cultural moment during a visit focused largely on strengthening political and economic ties between the two countries. The visit comes as the two countries announced that they are elevating their relationship to a strategic partnership, opening the door to closer cooperation across a wide range of areas. A new chapter in Egypt-Korea relations During talks in Seoul, El-Sisi and Lee discussed expanding cooperation in trade, investment, technology, energy, infrastructure, shipbuilding, and artificial intelligence. The two sides signed 12 memoranda of understanding and agreements covering a wide range of sectors, while also agreeing to begin negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). For Egypt, South Korea is an important source of investment and technology, while Cairo’s location gives Korean companies a potential gateway to wider African markets. The leaders also agreed to strengthen cooperation in education and culture.Continue reading "Egypt and South Korea Launch Hydrogen Tram Initiative"
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Egypt's Public Prosecution has ordered six Matsada2sh journalists held pending investigation. What its statement says and how the defence has responded.
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Karim Badawi, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, held talks with Greek Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou and Cypriot Energy Minister Michael Damianos on accelerating East Mediterranean gas development and connecting regional resources to European markets. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum’s (EMGF) high-level roundtable in Athens, […]
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Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Cyprus and turning discovered gas resources into production and commercial projects, while leveraging Egypt’s integrated infrastructure for receiving produced gas, processing and liquefying it, and supporting regional cooperation and energy security. This came at a meeting with Michael Damianos, Cypriot […]
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