Gezira Club seminar to explore Grand Egyptian Museum cultural, global role

Ahram Online , Thursday 30 Apr 2026

The Cultural Committee of Gezira Sporting Club will hold a seminar on Saturday to discuss the role of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in shaping Egypt’s national identity and strengthening its cultural presence worldwide.

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​The seminar will be held on Saturday, 2 May 2026, at 6:00 pm in the club’s social hall.

GEM CEO Dr Ahmed Ghoneim will deliver the main address at the seminar, outlining the museum’s cultural, historical, and international significance as one of Egypt’s largest heritage projects and a key pillar of its cultural diplomacy.

The discussions will be moderated by journalist Gamal Zayda, head of the Cultural Committee of Gezira Club, and are expected to draw members and guests interested in Egypt’s evolving cultural strategy and its engagement with global audiences.

The Grand Egyptian Museum, located near the Giza pyramids, is widely seen as a transformative project for Egypt’s tourism and cultural sectors, bringing together thousands of artefacts in a modern setting designed to position Egypt at the forefront of global heritage presentation.

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