Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
Official inauguration of Grand Egyptian Museum postponed to last quarter of 2025: Prime Minister
Egypt
June 15, 2025
Official inauguration of Grand Egyptian Museum postponed to last quarter of 2025: Prime Minister
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has moved to postpone the official inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), to the last…
The Grand Egyptian Museum sets public opening date: “Get ready for an unparalleled experience”
Main Slider
June 6, 2025
The Grand Egyptian Museum sets public opening date: “Get ready for an unparalleled experience”
Preparations are in full swing by various relevant authorities, led by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, for the highly…
Egypt recovers 7 illegally smuggled artifacts from France
Egypt
May 30, 2025
Egypt recovers 7 illegally smuggled artifacts from France
On Thursday, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities received seven ancient Egyptian artifacts from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration,…
Grand Egyptian Museum closed from June 15-July 5 in preparations for grand opening
Egypt
April 23, 2025
Grand Egyptian Museum closed from June 15-July 5 in preparations for grand opening
The Egyptian Travel Agents Associations reported on Tuesday that the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will be closed from June 15th…
Photos: Dynasty 26 jewels unearthed at Karnak Temples
Archaeology
March 1, 2025
Photos: Dynasty 26 jewels unearthed at Karnak Temples
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of a collection of rings, amulets, and jewelry made of…
Thousands of tourists face unprecedented crisis in Egypt as European tour operator files for bankruptcy
Egypt
June 12, 2024
Thousands of tourists face unprecedented crisis in Egypt as European tour operator files for bankruptcy
A bizarre and unprecedented situation has left thousands of tourists stranded in Egypt after the European company that sent them…
Egypt achieves its highest ever rate of tourist traffic in 2023
Egypt
February 20, 2024
Egypt achieves its highest ever rate of tourist traffic in 2023
Inbound tourism rates to Egypt in 2023 achieved an all-time record high with up to 14.9 million tourists, a number…
Zahi Hawass to go on international tour promoting Egyptian tourism
Archaeology
September 4, 2023
Zahi Hawass to go on international tour promoting Egyptian tourism
Egyptian archaeologist and former Minister of Antiquities Zahi Hawass will go on a series of promotional tours internationally, the Ministry…
Photos: Egypt inaugurates one of its oldest synagogues after extensive restoration
Archaeology
September 1, 2023
Photos: Egypt inaugurates one of its oldest synagogues after extensive restoration
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has inaugurated the Ben Ezra Synagogue after its restoration work was finalized, the Ministry of Tourism…
Gov’t denies plans to demolish historic minaret of Qusun mosque
Egypt
August 29, 2023
Gov’t denies plans to demolish historic minaret of Qusun mosque
The cabinet’s media center on Monday refuted news circulated about plans to demolish the minaret of landmark Qusun mosque within…