How has Great Pyramid survived earthquakes for 4,600 years?
For more than 4,600 years, the Great Pyramid of Giza has stood almost unchanged on the edge of the Egyptian desert. A new scientific study suggests that its extraordinary resilience may stem not only from its immense size, but also
Egypt removes Nile encroachments under river management project
Egyptian authorities have removed 32 encroachments on the Nile River and adjacent riverbank lands in the Shubra-Helwan sector as part of a national project to regulate the Nile and its branches, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation said. Water
Madbouly reviews progress of major healthcare projects in Cairo, Giza
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Tuesday conducted a field tour to inspect ongoing construction and redevelopment works at several public healthcare facilities in Cairo and Giza, reaffirming the government’s commitment to improving the quality and accessibility of medical services nationwide.
Giza master plan targets major hotel expansion to match Grand Egyptian Museum launch
A comprehensive tourism master plan for the area surrounding the Giza Pyramids aims to significantly increase hotel room capacity by 2040 to accommodate the expected influx of visitors to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Minister of Housing Sherif El-Sherbiny said
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
Strong demand for logistics investment zones in Giza: GAFI chief
Giza Governor Adel El-Naggar and Hossam Heiba, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), met to discuss strategies for promoting investment opportunities along the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road and in the Bahariya Oasis. They agreed to feature
Egypt finalises plans for Grand Egyptian Museum opening ceremony
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has chaired a meeting of the Supreme Committee to organise the opening celebrations of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), confirming that the opening date is set for 3 July. The Monday meeting included a number
GIZ Egypt to begin 2nd phase of Urban Infrastructure Development Project by 2025
The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) in Egypt has celebrated the conclusion of the first phase of the “Capacity Building through Urban Infrastructure Development” project. Funded by the German government and the European Union, the project was carried out
Abu Dhabi Tourism, Accor sign management deal for Sofitel Legend
Abu Dhabi Tourism Investment Company, owned by Abu Dhabi Development Fund, has signed an agreement with French hospitality group Accor for the management and operation of the Sofitel Legend Pyramids Hotel in Giza. Yahia Kotub, CEO of Abu Dhabi Tourism