The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Photo: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
Abdelatty’s directives came during a coordination meeting attended by senior officials and members of the ministry’s task force to review its readiness for this major cultural event, as part of its ongoing preparations for this historic event.
During the meeting, the Egyptian FM emphasised the importance of concerted efforts and continued coordination between the ministry and the relevant national authorities and state institutions ahead of the GEM’s opening ceremony.
He underscored the ministry’s key role in receiving world leaders and senior officials from various countries who will attend the event, to ensure its success in a way that reflects Egypt’s ancient civilisation and befits the stature of Egypt and its people.
Abdelatty described the GEM as one of the most significant landmarks of human heritage and a testament to Egypt’s leading role in preserving cultural heritage and human civilisation.
He noted that the GEM, regarded as one of the most important civilisational projects in Egypt and the world, represents both an archaeological and tourism milestone, as well as a message that underscores Egypt’s distinguished position on the international stage.
Situated close to the Sphinx International Airport, the GEM offers a stunning view of the iconic Pyramids of Giza; one of the world’s most celebrated wonders.
Once opened, the landmark museum will hold the distinction of being the largest in the world dedicated to a single civilisation — ancient Egypt.
Spanning an impressive 500,000 square meters, the GEM is twice the size of the Louvre Museum in Paris and two and a half times larger than the British Museum in London.
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