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}
Anthropic filed for an initial public offering Monday in what could become one of the largest stock market debuts in history — detailing its surging business growth, along with a vast multitude of warnings about how it could all go wrong. Anthropic’s filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission sets the stage for the company …
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In the prominent Israeli settlement of Efrat in the occupied West Bank, voters said they were focused on uniting a country that has grown more fractured and divided over the last four years. “I hope my children will have a good place to grow up, that there will be brotherhood among us, not just wars,” …
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Egypt is seeking to expand its exports to African markets by diversifying destinations, strengthening commercial partnerships and improving access for Egyptian products, Industry Minister Khaled Hashem said. Speaking at “Scaling Egypt’s Industrial Champions” forum organised by the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt (AmCham Egypt) in cooperation with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Hashem said […]
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate meetings in Cairo on Tuesday with UN Special Envoy on Water Retno Marsudi and European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti to discuss water security, preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference and expanded development financing in Egypt. Abdelatty met Marsudi on the sidelines of the ninth Cairo […]
A Cairo court fined Mada Masr editor-in-chief Lina Attalah LE3 million and ordered the website closed in a case over operating without a licence.
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The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will introduce new admission ticket prices starting Sunday, November 1, 2026, following approval from its Board of Directors on Monday, 26 October. The increase will add EGP 20 (approximately USD 0.36) to tickets for Egyptian visitors and USD 5 (approximately EGP 281) to tickets for foreign visitors, depending on the ticket category. Under the new pricing system, Egyptian adults will pay EGP 220 (approximately USD 3.91), while students, children, and seniors over 60 will pay EGP 110 (approximately USD 1.91). For Arab and foreign visitors, adult tickets will cost EGP 1,830 (approximately USD 32.50), while students and children will pay EGP 920 (approximately USD 16.34). Meanwhile, Arab and foreign residents of Egypt will pay EGP 920 (approximately USD 16.34) for adult admission, with tickets for students and children priced at EGP 460 (approximately USD 8.17). The new prices will take effect from November 1, 2026, and apply to the museum’s different visitor categories. To manage large crowds and improve the visitor experience, timed entry was introduced on November 16, 2025. All visitors must book tickets in advance for a specific entry time and arriveContinue reading "Grand Egyptian Museum Announces New Ticket Price Increase"
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India’s state-owned refiners will add at least 15 million tonnes per year (mtpa) of diesel production capacity, potentially boosting exports to fuel-short markets from the US to Europe as new facilities come online next year, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on October 27, according to Bloomberg’s Asharq Business website. Puri said India’s total refining […]
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TotalEnergies has completed the divestment of its 10% non-operated interest in Nigeria’s Renaissance joint venture (JV) licences to Vaaris for $800 Mn, while retaining its full economic interest in three gas licences supplying Nigeria LNG, the French energy company said on October 27. The transaction was completed through TotalEnergies EP Nigeria (TEPNG), following a sale […]
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