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According to a statement by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the visit, organized by the Egyptian National Commission for UNESCO, brought together delegations from member states of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), who described the museum as a cultural landmark that fuses the depth of ancient heritage with the creativity of the present and the promise of the future.
Delegates hailed the GEM’s exceptional architectural design, saying it reflects the genius of the Egyptian people and aligns with ALECSO’s educational, cultural, and scientific mission.
Many took commemorative photographs and emphasized the importance of sustained international promotion of the museum and its rich intellectual and artistic content.
Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Ayman Ashour said the visit sends a clear message to the world about the central role of Egyptian culture and heritage in strengthening peace and mutual understanding among nations.
He reiterated praise for the museum’s architectural vision, which he noted “brings together the authenticity of the past, the innovation of the present, and the horizons of the future.”
The ALECSO, headquartered in Tunis, serves as the Arab world’s primary intergovernmental body for advancing cooperation in education, culture, heritage preservation, and scientific research.
Egypt is one of its founding members and consistently hosts key technical and ministerial meetings, reflecting its central role in shaping regional cultural policy.
The 124th session of ALECSO’s Executive Council, held in Cairo this week, focused on accelerating joint Arab initiatives in digital education, cultural heritage protection, and scientific innovation, as well as strengthening collaboration with UNESCO and other international organizations.
The meeting also spotlighted Egypt’s expanding contributions to regional cultural projects, including capacity-building programs, digital heritage platforms, and cross-border academic exchanges.
The Grand Egyptian Museum, one of the world’s largest museums dedicated to a single ancient civilization, has become a flagship of Egypt’s cultural diplomacy.
Designed to host over 100,000 artifacts, including the complete collection of King Tutankhamun, the museum stands as a cornerstone of Egypt’s strategy to position itself as a global hub for culture, heritage, science, and tourism.
Its architecture, conservation facilities, and educational centers have drawn sustained interest from international organizations, foreign delegations, and global media.
GEM was formally inaugurated on 1 November, marking the culmination of more than two decades of planning, construction, and international collaboration.
Public admission began on 4 November, drawing an immediate surge of visitors that exceeded 18,000 on the first day alone.
Demand remained consistently high throughout the opening week, averaging around 19,000 visitors per day and prompting the implementation of timed-entry systems to manage crowd flow.
ALECSO delegations routinely include cultural ministers, senior education officials, and scientific advisors from across the Arab region, making their visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum a significant endorsement of the museum’s regional cultural impact and Egypt’s broader leadership in heritage management and cultural outreach.
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