The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza is set to celebrate its official opening on Saturday, 1 November 2025. The centrepiece is the spectacular Tutankhamun Gallery—a once-in-a-century project designed by German interior design studio, ATELIER BRÜCKNER
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Pierre de Gaulle, grandson of the iconic French leader Charles de Gaulle and Deputy Chairman of the Jury for the Leo Tolstoy International Peace Prize, said in an exclusive statement to Ahram Online that the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will “enhance Egypt's international standing in the world of tourism and among tourists worldwide.”
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Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Sheikh Ahmed El-Tayyeb, has extended his congratulations to President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and the Egyptian people ahead of the historic opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), describing it as a landmark that embodies Egypt’s civilizational legacy.
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With preparations ongoing to unveil one of the most anticipated cultural events of the century, Ahram Weekly shares some of the highlights of the opening
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Experts are betting on the positive impact of the landmark GEM on Egypt’s tourism sector.
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The United Media Services (UMS), the general supervisor of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) opening ceremony, announced that the broadcast signal for the event, scheduled for Saturday, will be made available free of charge to all Egyptian, Arab, and global media outlets wishing to air it live.
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The area surrounding the GEM has been carefully landscaped and the roads upgraded to maintain smooth traffic flows
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Shirin Frangoul, Executive Director of the company that designed the Tutankhamun Gallery at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), affirmed that the design aims to present a fully integrated context that enables visitors to understand the king’s story, life, and legacy.
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Behind the masterpieces of the GEM are the skilful hands of restorers and conservators breathing new life into ancient history
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In the dazzling world of ancient Egypt, few names evoke as much awe and mystery as the golden boy-king Tutankhamun
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Egypt’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom Ashraf Swelam announced that the Egyptian Embassy in London will host an official reception at the British Museum on Saturday to celebrate the historic opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Cairo.
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Chairman of the State Information Service (SIS) Diaa Rashwan announced that 450 foreign correspondents representing 180 international media outlets have been accredited to cover the official inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).
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A dreamer and a doer are the visionaries who brought the GEM to life.
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The Union of Radio and Television of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Member States announced that the live television broadcast of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) inauguration on 1 November will be transmitted to 57 Arab and Islamic countries.
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Queen Mary of Denmark will attend the official inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) on 1 November 2025, underscoring the deep-rooted cultural and diplomatic ties between Denmark and Egypt, the Embassy of Denmark in Cairo announced on Thursday.
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JICA Egypt Representative Ebisawa Yo talks to Al-Ahram Weekly about Japan’s contribution to the GEM and the close ties between the two nations.
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The Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA) has created a historical record documenting the construction of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), using satellite imagery collected over more than two decades.
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The opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will greatly strengthen Egypt’s position on the global tourism map as one of the world’s largest and most modern archaeological centres, Russian Culture Minister Olga Lubimova, who will represent the Russian Federation at the GEM's inauguration, told Ahram Online in an exclusive interview.
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The Khufu Boats Museum at the GEM is reviving a 4,600-year-old journey to the afterlife.
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From adopting global benchmarks and empowering local teams to integrating Egyptian expertise at every level, the GEM’s PPP model tells a story of innovation, authenticity, and national pride.
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