Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
Why is Egyptian tourism booming? Experts explain
Egypt
May 11, 2026
Why is Egyptian tourism booming? Experts explain
Egypt’s tourism industry saw strong recovery in 2025, driven by a combination of improved security, lower costs for tourists following…
Egypt sees 43% jump in tourist arrivals during first quarter of 2026
Egypt
May 5, 2026
Egypt sees 43% jump in tourist arrivals during first quarter of 2026
Egypt received approximately 5.6 million tourists during the first quarter of this year, according to Egyptian Minister of Tourism and…
Egypt launches new booking platform for Grand Egyptian Museum tickets
Egypt
April 25, 2026
Egypt launches new booking platform for Grand Egyptian Museum tickets
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Friday announced the launch of an upgraded version of its online ticketing platform…
Grand Egyptian Museum ranked 3rd most visited museum in the world: Expert
Egypt
April 14, 2026
Grand Egyptian Museum ranked 3rd most visited museum in the world: Expert
Tourism expert Mohamed Eid affirmed that the Al Jazeera Documentary Channel’s ranking of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) as the…
Grand Egyptian Museum recognized among TIME’s 2026 greatest places in the world
Main Slider
March 27, 2026
Grand Egyptian Museum recognized among TIME’s 2026 greatest places in the world
Following its official grand official opening on November 1, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has been prominently featured on TIME’s…
Egypt, Brazil, Bhutan, and Seychelles to record highest tourism growth rates in 2026
Travel
February 18, 2026
Egypt, Brazil, Bhutan, and Seychelles to record highest tourism growth rates in 2026
Global travel is experiencing a remarkable surge – with over 1.5 billion trips planned for 2026, tourism has almost returned…
Fake website selling tickets to Grand Egyptian Museum taken down: Tourism Ministry
Egypt
December 27, 2025
Fake website selling tickets to Grand Egyptian Museum taken down: Tourism Ministry
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Thursday the closure of a fraudulent website claiming to sell tickets to…
The tombs of the slaves who built the pyramids
Opinion
December 17, 2025
The tombs of the slaves who built the pyramids
I received a message on my phone from a French journalist requesting a meeting at my office in Mohandessin. He…
Grand Egyptian Museum Authority CEO reveals cause behind cracks in floors
Egypt
December 14, 2025
Grand Egyptian Museum Authority CEO reveals cause behind cracks in floors
The CEO of the Grand Egyptian Museum Authority, Ahmed Ghoneim, has revealed the cause of cracks that were reported in…
Grand Egyptian Museum draws over 19,000 visitors daily after official opening
Egypt
December 7, 2025
Grand Egyptian Museum draws over 19,000 visitors daily after official opening
The Chief archaeologist at the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Magdy Shaker, said that the official opening of the…