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Grand Egyptian Museum to launch timed-entry booking system starting Sunday

To improve visitor experience and enhance service quality across Egypt’s museums, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will begin implementing a slot-entry booking system for all visitors starting Sunday, 16 November.

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GEM’s humanitarian message reflects depth of Egyptian civilization: Greek defence minister

Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias has praised the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) as a symbol of Egypt’s “profound humanitarian message” and a testament to its “enduring cultural legacy.”

Opinion

GEM: Where past, present and future meet

Since the Egyptian Museum was founded in Tahrir Square in 1902 by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon, that edifice stood as a declaration of modern Egypt’s awakening to its own history, marking the transition of antiquities care from the hands of colonial administrators to the embrace of a rising national state.

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GEM attracts around 19,000 visitors daily in 1st week of public opening

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) continues to attract large crowds, receiving more than 12,000 visitors by mid-day Monday as it marked its seventh consecutive day of public admission since opening on 4 November, with an average of about 19,000 visitors per day since then.

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United Media Services to rerun full Grand Egyptian Museum opening ceremony exclusively Friday

United Media Services (UMS) announced that it will present the exclusive full broadcast of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) opening ceremony to the Egyptian public on Friday, 7 November 2025, across all its television networks, including ON TV, DMC, CBC, and Al-Hayat, as well as the news channels Extra News and Extra Live.

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A golden opportunity

Doaa El-Bey looked at active diplomacy being conducted on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of the GEM.

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Grand Egyptian Museum mania goes global: 705 stories, 215 outlets, one historic night

Hundreds of millions of viewers across five continents watched the inauguration of Egypt’s Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), an event that generated over 705 major stories across 215 international outlets, with 98 percent of coverage described as positive or neutral.

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INTERVIEW - GEM opening will solidify role of Egyptian culture in the world: Brazil culture minister

Bazil's Minister of Culture, Margareth Menezes, told Ahram Online that "The opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum will powerfully solidify the catalyzing role that culture has always played for Egypt. It is a monumental step that I believe will channel global interest into even greater benefits for the Egyptian people."

Opinion

The GEM opens: The sentiment on Egyptian streets

The Egyptian sentiment surrounding the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum was multifaceted, blending immense national pride with optimistic economic expectations.

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Egypt embassy in Greece celebrates GEM inauguration at Acropolis Museum

The Egyptian embassy in Greece hosted a special event at the Acropolis Museum in Athens on 1 November to mark the live broadcast of the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).

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'GEM is Egypt's fourth pyramid': Turkey culture minister

Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, who represented Turkey at the Grand Egyptian Museum’s (GEM) opening ceremony, described the GEM as Egypt’s “fourth pyramid.”

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Denmark Queen Mary praises GEM contribution to human heritage

Queen Mary of Denmark praised on Sunday the greatness of Egyptian civilisation and the Grand Egyptian Museum’s unique contribution to enriching human heritage, during a meeting with President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo.

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Egyptian embassy in London celebrates GEM inauguration at the British Museum

The Egyptian embassy in London hosted a special reception at the renowned British Museum on Saturday to celebrate the historic official inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza.

Life & Style

INTERVIEW: Makeup brought ancient Egyptian beauty to life at the GEM

Renowned Egyptian makeup artist Ahmed Khawaga speaks to Ahram Online about his experience contributing to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) opening ceremony.

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EgyptAir launches ‘GEM Opening Week’ campaign with up to 40% discounts

In celebration of the historic opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), EgyptAir, the official carrier for the inauguration ceremony, has launched a global promotional campaign titled GEM Opening Week, offering discounts of up to 40 percent.

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President El-Sisi hails years of dedication behind GEM historic opening

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi praised on Saturday the efforts of Egyptian officials, engineers, archaeologists, researchers, technicians, and workers who dedicated years to accomplishing the historic mission of completing the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).

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Egyptians go pharaonic on social media: A GEM celebration in AI like no other

The upcoming opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has sparked a wave of national euphoria across social media, turning digital platforms into a vibrant celebration of Egypt’s ancient heritage.

Antiquities

The Grand Egyptian Museum is inaugurated in a world-class celebration - as it happened

Egypt inaugurated on Saturday the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) after more than two decades of construction, creating the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization. Ahram Online provided live updates throughout this historic cultural event.

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INTERVIEW - GEM places Egypt among world’s major cultural destinations: Romanian Minister of Defence

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Romania, Liviu-Ionuț Moșteanu, told Ahram Online in an exclusive interview that the GEM places Egypt firmly among the world’s major cultural destinations, alongside the Louvre, the British Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, to name a few.

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PM Madbouly praises Egypt private sector role in GEM opening

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly expressed his appreciation on Saturday to the Egyptian private sector for their contribution alongside the state in the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), as well as to everyone who participated in implementing the GEM project.

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The Grand Egyptian Museum: Facts and figures

Testimonials and certifications.

Opinion

New gifts of the Nile

The GEM conveys the message that history is not frozen in time, but is alive and inseparable from identity.

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GEM : Celebration of continuity

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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‘Tourism multiplier effects’

Experts are betting on the positive impact of the landmark GEM on Egypt’s tourism sector.

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Egypt announces traffic diversions ahead of GEM opening

The Ministry of Interior announced on Friday temporary traffic diversions to alternative routes to ensure smooth flow and minimise congestion ahead of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) opening ceremony, scheduled for Saturday.

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Landscaping at the GEM

The area surrounding the GEM has been carefully landscaped and the roads upgraded to maintain smooth traffic flows

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Egypt airports ready for GEM opening: Civil Aviation Ministry

As Egypt prepares to inaugurate the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) on Saturday, 1 November, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced a state of maximum readiness to welcome international guests and official delegations attending the historic and unique event.

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Nine magical artefacts in the GEM

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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OIC Broadcasting Union to air GEM grand opening to 57 member states

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 to attend Grand Egyptian Museum inauguration in Cairo

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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INTERVIEW: Japan and the GEM

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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Egyptian Space Agency documents GEM’s 20-year construction journey

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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GEM: Journeying to the afterlife

The Khufu Boats Museum at the GEM is reviving a 4,600-year-old journey to the afterlife.

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The legacy of the GEM

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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The GEM: Vision to reality

The design of the GEM is a bold fusion of modern architecture and ancient landscape, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Giza Plateau.

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Egypt finance ministry issues gold, silver coins to mark GEM opening

The Ministry of Finance announced on Wednesday the release of a new collection of non-circulating gold and silver commemorative coins to mark the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), one of Egypt’s most significant cultural landmarks and the world’s largest museum dedicated to ancient Egyptian civilization.

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Factbox: Financing the Grand Egyptian Museum

Egypt’s billion-dollar Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) stands as a landmark near the Giza Pyramids, reflecting both national ambition and international partnership.

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The GEM is a landmark of economic and cultural partnership : Japanese Ambassador to Egypt

The GEM brings to life a shared story of partnership and mutual admiration, Japanese Ambassador to Egypt Iwai Fumio tells Al Ahram Weekly

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Egypt unveils medical security plan for Grand Egyptian Museum opening

As Egypt prepares to inaugurate the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) on Saturday, health authorities have announced a detailed medical and emergency plan to ensure the safety of dignitaries, guests, and visitors attending the historic event near the Giza Pyramids Plateau.

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The GEM is a bridge between the past and present : Sherif Fathy

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy talks to Nevine El-Aref about the cultural, scientific, and tourism impacts of the GEM

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GEM opening : The world comes to Egypt

The official opening of the GEM will be an important gathering moment for world leaders in Egypt.

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Connecting the GEM and the Pyramids

A newly completed tourist promenade offers a seamless passage through time and space from the GEM to the Giza Pyramids

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GEM : From ancient times to the digital age

The GEM’s innovative use of technology is ushering in a new dawn for ancient history in the digital age

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GEM inauguration marks new era for Egypt tourism, cultural leadership: PM Madbouly

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Tuesday that the upcoming inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will mark a milestone in the country’s cultural and tourism revival.

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Egypt readies for star-studded GEM opening with leaders and royals on guest list

Egypt dispatched official invitations to world leaders, dignitaries, and cultural figures to attend the historic inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), scheduled for Saturday, an event described as a “civilizational and cultural landmark unprecedented in its kind.”

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PM Madbouly inspects final preparations for Grand Egyptian Museum inauguration

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly conducted a late-night inspection tour on Monday at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) to review the final preparations for Egypt’s grand celebration marking the museum’s official inauguration on Saturday, 1 November.

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Egypt schools to spotlight GEM in morning broadcasts ahead of its grand opening

Minister of Education Mohamed Abdel-Latif has directed all schools across Egypt to dedicate part of Thursday’s morning broadcast to highlight the Grand Egyptian Museum’s (GEM) historical importance and its role in preserving Egypt’s identity ahead of its grand opening on 1 November.

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Egypt invites pioneer Japanese Egyptologist Sakuji Yoshimura to GEM inauguration

A short video recently went viral on social media, showing the distinguished Japanese Egyptologist Professor Sakuji Yoshimura, now in his eighties, smiling as he receives a gold-embossed invitation from Egypt to attend the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).