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}
Palestinians in Gaza had no vote in Israel’s election. But its outcome will shape their future. More than 74,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the Hamas-led October 7 attacks of 2023, with Israeli strikes a near daily occurrence, despite a nominal ceasefire agreed a year ago. Meanwhile, the humanitarian catastrophe continues to deepen, …
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The United States may be within a week of momentous political change in midterm elections that could destroy the Republican Party’s monopoly on Washington and hand Democrats power to check President Donald Trump. But take a beat. It’s far too early to size up any Democratic wave. There’s no guarantee there’ll even be one in …
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Moscow — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that Egypt hopes to expand its nuclear cooperation with Moscow, including the potential for new reactors after 2030, during a meeting at the Kremlin on the sidelines of the third Russia-Africa Summit. Al-Sisi reaffirmed Cairo’s commitment to the timeline and payment […]
Shell Lubricants Egypt and Al Ahly Football Company have renewed their strategic partnership for a further four years under the Shell Rimula brand, extending a collaboration that has lasted more than 12 years. The renewal marks a new phase in one of Shell Lubricants Egypt’s longest-running sports partnerships, building on more than a decade of […]
Egypt’s Cabinet said on Wednesday, 28 October, that the government is preparing amendments to the Penal Code to increase fines for false news and rumour-related offences, as part of a broader plan to regulate social media through new digital safety legislation, expanded technical monitoring and public awareness campaigns. The Cabinet reviewed a report by a committee established under Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly’s Decree No. 2417 of 2026 to examine measures addressing harmful social media practices and safeguarding Egyptian family values and social cohesion. Following a presentation by Justice Minister Mahmoud El-Sherif, Madbouly directed the formation of a working group to follow up on the committee’s recommendations. The government has not yet specified the proposed fines or announced a timetable for introducing the amendments. Proposed Digital Safety Law and Expanded Monitoring The committee also recommended establishing general rules for digital platforms through forthcoming digital safety legislation, alongside stronger state oversight and measures to address risks associated with online platforms. Among its proposals is an integrated national system to identify and respond to content deemed in violation of applicable rules, drawing on the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the National TelecommunicationsContinue reading "Egypt Moves to Raise Fines for False News, Reviews Digital Safety Measures"
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Egypt is now home to about 10.2 million people aged 60 and older, yet the pensions and protections meant to sustain them remain modest, unevenly reached and, by many retirees’ accounts, far short of the cost of a dignified old age. The older population grew from 9.8 million a year earlier, the national statistics agency reported on 1 October, and its share is projected to reach roughly 14 percent by 2050. The government has answered with pensions, a cash program for the poor, a new rights law and a gradual overhaul of health insurance. But unions, lawmakers and researchers say the payments are too little, eligibility is tightening, and some promised benefits exist mostly on paper. Pensions under strain Pensions are the largest source of support for older Egyptians, reaching about 11.5 million people. The minimum pension for new retirees rose in January to EGP 1,755 (USD 31) a month, and on 1 July a 15 percent increase took effect for existing pensions, at an estimated annual cost of EGP 70 billion (USD 1.25 billion). Critics say that is not enough. The state’s minimum wage for public-sector workers isContinue reading "Egypt’s Ageing Population Exposes Gaps in Social Protection"
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