Sala Thai marks 34 years in Cairo with new honour, launch of Sala Thai Mart
The Royal Thai Embassy in Cairo hosted a dual celebration last Sunday at the renowned Sala Thai restaurant, marking two milestones in one day. The event featured the formal renewal of the prestigious “Thai SELECT” Quality Certification, followed by the
Grand Egyptian Museum to boost tourism, help attract 30 million visitors by 2030: Al-Mashat
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is a strong addition to cultural tourism in Egypt and will help the country achieve its goal of attracting 30 million tourists by 2030, Minister of Planning Rania Al-Mashat has said. In an interview with
Grand Egyptian Museum shines with solar power
As Egypt celebrates the long-awaited opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the largest archaeological museum of a single civilization in the world, the landmark is also ushering in a new era of sustainability. With support from the United Nations
Gold, silver commemorative coins to be issued at Grand Egyptian Museum: Finance minister
Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk announced that gold and silver commemorative coins will be available for purchase at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) starting next week. He noted that the ministry is fully prepared to issue a number of exclusive
EGP 519m invested to upgrade roads, infrastructure around Grand Egyptian Museum: Minister
Minister of Local Development and Acting Minister of Environment Manal Awad received a report detailing the ministry’s recent efforts to upgrade and beautify the areas surrounding the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Awad affirmed that developing the museum’s surrounding zone is
A New Dawn for Ancient Wonders: Grand Egyptian Museum Opens Its Doors
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), an architectural marvel nestled on the Giza Plateau, officially opened its doors following an impressive ceremony led by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. Located just two kilometres from the Great Pyramid of Giza, also known
Cairo set to open Grand Egyptian Museum – world’s largest showcase of ancient heritage
After more than two decades of planning and construction, Egypt is preparing to inaugurate the Grand Egyptian Museum – the world’s largest archaeological museum – in an international celebration scheduled for 1 November. The event, expected to draw world leaders
Traditional Egyptian neighbourhoods in TV drama: From cultural beacon to fading identity
Over the past four decades, Egyptian television drama has undergone a profound transformation in the way it depicts the hāra — the traditional Egyptian neighbourhoods. Once portrayed by Naguib Mahfouz as a microcosm of Egyptian life, the neighbourhood reflected the
Pakistan marks 85th National Day with Cairo reception
The Pakistani embassy in Cairo hosted a reception on April 8, 2025, to commemorate Pakistan’s 85th National Day. Egypt’s Minister of Public Business Sector, Engineer Mohamed Shimi, served as chief guest. Ambassador Aamir Shouket, in his address, paid tribute to
Opinion | Hello from Berlin!
I am writing this article from the German capital, Berlin, specifically at the iconic Television Tower in Alexanderplatz. It is likely that this article will be part of my upcoming book on travel literature. The moment my feet touched the