File Photo: Grand Egyptian Museum.
PM Madbouly added that present circumstances call for reconsidering the inauguration's timing to preserve the focus and efforts required to deliver the event at the most opportune moment.
He stressed that the upcoming opening is a historic and pivotal event for Egypt and the world, and, therefore, must take place under ideal conditions.
In an official statement, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities emphasized that the postponement aligns with Egypt’s national responsibility to present an event of global stature — one that reflects the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization and showcases the country’s heritage to the world in a manner befitting its international standing.
Despite the delay, the Grand Egyptian Museum will remain open to visitors as part of its ongoing soft opening phase.
The museum has already begun welcoming guests to selected exhibitions, previewing what will become the world’s largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization.
Situated near the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum is a monumental architectural and cultural project, including the full collection of King Tutankhamun displayed together for the first time in history.
Once officially inaugurated, GEM is expected to become one of the most significant cultural destinations in the world, symbolizing both the legacy of ancient Egypt and the ambition of modern-day Egypt.
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