Egypt to launch national health tourism platform in push to become Global Medical Hub by 2030
Egypt is set to launch a National Health Tourism Platform as part of its ambitious goal to position the country among the top 10 global destinations for medical and wellness tourism by 2030. Health and Population Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar
Egypt extends EGP 50bn hotel financing initiative by six months to boost tourism capacity
Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk and Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy announced that the Cabinet has approved a six-month extension of the EGP 50bn financial facilitation initiative, effective from 20 October 2025. The initiative is designed to expand
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
Decision Makers Conference concludes with key proposals to boost Egypt’s tourism, real estate integration
The seventh edition of the Decision Makers Conference concluded under the theme “Towards an Integrated Vision between the Tourism and Real Estate Sectors to Support the Egyptian Economy.” Held under the auspices of the Ministry of Housing, Utilities, and Urban
Egypt to offer ‘Ministries Square’ to private sector investors
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting to review the steps and procedures for maximising the benefits of the “Ministries Square” area and offering it to the private sector, the cabinet said on Sunday. The meeting was attended by
HOTAC hotels reach full occupancy during Eid Al-Fitr holiday
Hotels affiliated with the Holding Company for Tourism and Hotels (HOTAC), under the Ministry of Public Enterprises Sector, achieved near or full occupancy rates during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, reflecting robust demand for Egyptian destinations from local, Arab, and international
Egypt, Seychelles deepen economic, tourism ties, sign visa waiver agreement
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, met on Saturday with his Seychellois counterpart, Sylvestre Radegonde, in Cairo to explore avenues for deepening bilateral cooperation—particularly in trade, tourism, and development. Abdelatty underscored the historical relationship between Egypt and Seychelles, reaffirming
Minister of Public Enterprises assesses progress of Holding Company for Tourism, Hotels
Mohamed El-Shimy, Minister of Public Enterprises Sector, convened a meeting with the heads of companies under the Holding Company for Tourism and Hotels to review the latest developments in ongoing projects, financial performance indicators, and efforts related to technical, financial,
Royal tomb dating back 3,500 years discovered in Upper Egypt
A royal tomb dating back 3,500 years has been discovered in Upper Egypt (southern Egypt), the Egyptian Tourism and Antiquities Ministry announced on Sunday. According to a ministry statement, a joint Egyptian-American archaeological team from the University of Pennsylvania
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