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}
President Donald Trump wants to reverse the decades-long decline in the number of US refineries in operation, which he believes is key to lowering gas prices, and he recently called oil executives to the White House to make that push. “President Trump and his entire energy team will continue supporting reopening shuttered refineries, expanding the …
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Gulf diplomats and Iranian officials were set to meet Monday to discuss an Omani plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz to regular tanker traffic, a conversation that would have happened without a critical player: the United States. But, as news of the meeting circulated on Sunday, it was indefinitely postponed, according to the Omani …
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Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) Chairperson Islam Azzam has issued a decision requiring companies and entities licensed to provide consumer finance and financing for medium, small, and micro enterprises to implement, within two months, FRA Board of Directors Decision No. 133 of 2026, issued last July. The decision requires finance providers to send customers a one-time […]
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Yemen’s Houthis captured the Hanish archipelago in the southern Red Sea, strengthening their control of a major maritime shipping route after hundreds of government-allied forces withdrew, government and Houthi officials said on Monday. The group officially known as Ansar Allah deployed on the islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish, located 160 kilometres north of the […]
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A group walks through the streets of Cairo carrying bags of food. They stop when they spot a cat beneath a parked car or a dog watching them from across the street. Some participants immediately crouch down. Others hesitate. Some are there because they love animals; others are there because they are trying to overcome a fear of them. This is Meow Tours, an Egyptian animal-welfare awareness initiative founded in 2019 by photographer and visual artist Mostafa Abdel Aty. Seven years later, it evolved into a community built around feeding tours, shelter visits, educational activities, creative events and, perhaps most importantly, changing people’s relationship with animals. For Abdel Aty, however, Meow Tours has never simply been about feeding cats and dogs. “We try to bring people closer to animals and the environment, and have them explore and learn about them,” he says. That philosophy has shaped the initiative from the beginning. The tours may put street animals at the centre of the experience, but the larger goal is to break down the barriers between people and animals, whether those barriers are fear, misunderstanding or simply never having had the opportunityContinue reading "Beyond the Meow: How One Cairo Initiative Is Changing the Way People See Street Animals"
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Egypt won the CAHB (Consecutive African Junior Handball Championship) African Men’s Junior Handball Championship for the fourth consecutive time and 15th time overall after defeating Tunisia 31-29 in the final on Saturday, 12 September. The victory capped an unbeaten campaign for Egypt, who overcame Tunisia in a closely contested final after trailing 14-11 at halftime. Egypt responded strongly after the break with a 6-1 run to take the lead. The team later built a four-goal advantage before securing the 31-29 victory and another continental title. Goalkeeper Moustafa Bayoumi made 13 saves for Egypt, while Yahya Alkordy scored seven goals and Youssef Laoloua added six. The result also secured Egypt a place at the 2027 IHF (The International Handball Federation) Men’s Junior World Championship, alongside Tunisia, Nigeria, Angola, and Guinea, who finished among the tournament’s top five. Nigeria defeated Angola 24-19 to claim the bronze medal, while Guinea finished fifth after victories over DR Congo and Libya. Nigeria’s Saka Muktar finished as the tournament’s top scorer with 52 goals in six matches. The CAHB African Men’s Junior Handball Championship is the continent’s main competition for junior men’s national teams and alsoContinue reading "Egypt Win Fourth Consecutive African Junior Handball Championship Title"
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Saudi Aramco is considering selling specialty chemicals company Arlanxeo as the Saudi energy company seeks to raise funds through an asset divestment plan worth as much as $35 billion, according to Bloomberg. Aramco is working with an adviser to identify potential buyers for the Netherlands-based synthetic rubber producer, people familiar with the matter said. Chemicals […]
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US President Donald Trump said that the US could remain involved in Iran and retain access to its oil, drawing a comparison with the US energy deal in Venezuela. According to Reuters, Trump said the US would eventually leave Iran unless it decided to remain and take control of the country’s oil resources, similar to […]
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