Al-Ahram Weekly
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Features
4/12/2025 9:18:37 AM
There has been a gradual shift in the use of artificial intelligence in the education sector in Egypt, raising concerns about its safe usage and benefits, writes Haidy Elmoslemany
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Arts & Culture
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Screens
3/24/2025 8:10:21 PM
Filiz Akin, a screen actress and iconic figure of Turkish cinema of the 1960s and 1970s, has died, the Health Ministry said. She was 82.
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Egypt
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Urban & Transport
3/23/2025 8:01:04 PM
Minister of Transport Kamel El-Wazir inspected the first and second phases of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project on Sunday. The government aims to complete both phases before the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) 's inauguration on 3 July.
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World
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International
3/22/2025 7:06:22 PM
Pope Francis will make his first public appearance on Sunday with a blessing and a wave from Rome's Gemelli Hospital where he was admitted on February 14 with breathing problems.
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Egypt
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Tourism
3/12/2025 2:21:47 PM
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi reviewed preparations for the official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), scheduled for 3 July 2025, according to a presidential statement on Wednesday.
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Egypt
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Tourism
2/25/2025 8:15:53 PM
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stated Tuesday that President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi approved the official opening date of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), which is set for 3 July.
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Sports
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Egyptian Football
2/17/2025 7:12:36 PM
A Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) delegation visited the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), carrying with them the prestigious FIFA Club World Cup trophy, in preparation for the July FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.
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Egypt
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Tourism
1/28/2025 4:38:08 PM
Egypt is set to inaugurate the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world's largest museum, on 3 July, CEO of the GEM Authority Ahmed Ghoneim told ON TV on Monday.
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Antiquities
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Museums
1/18/2025 6:05:11 PM
As part of its soft opening since mid-October, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will implement new official opening hours beginning in February.
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Egypt
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Tourism
1/9/2025 2:55:11 PM
The cabinet’s media centre confirmed Thursday that the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will not be sold and will remain owned by the Egyptian state.
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Egypt
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Society
1/5/2025 11:26:10 AM
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi issued on Saturday a presidential decree restructuring the Grand Egyptian Museum's (GEM) board of trustees, which the president headed, to serve for three years.
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Egypt
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Tourism
12/9/2024 9:26:21 PM
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has awarded the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) the prestigious Prix Versailles award for being one of the world’s most beautiful museums for 2024.
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Al-Ahram Weekly
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Heritage
11/19/2024 10:46:23 PM
West Suhail Village in Aswan and Abu Ghosoun Village in the Red Sea have been recognized by UN Tourism as two of the Best Tourism Villages for 2024, celebrating Egypt's commitment to sustainable tourism and cultural preservation.
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Al-Ahram Weekly
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Culture
11/19/2024 10:17:08 PM
At the Cairo International Film Festival 2024, two poignant films captivated audiences with their tender explorations of human connection. The Iranian gem My Favourite Cake weaves a tale of love and resilience against societal constraints, while the Spanish drama Little Loves delves into the complexities of a mother-daughter relationship with raw authenticity.
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Arts & Culture
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Screens
11/19/2024 1:31:35 PM
The Red Sea International Film Festival, scheduled to take place between 5 and 15 December, unveiled the titles of the restored Egyptian classics to be screened in its Red Sea Treasures programme.
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Egypt
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Tourism
10/16/2024 11:37:54 AM
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) announced the beginning of the trial run of its main galleries Tuesday, offering visitors an exclusive preview of Egypt’s rich history through meticulously curated exhibitions.
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Al-Ahram Weekly
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Heritage
10/15/2024 10:33:19 PM
This week’s soft opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum marks the beginning of a new era for Egypt’s heritage, reports Nevine El-Aref
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Antiquities
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Museums
10/10/2024 10:52:51 PM
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that the partial trial run of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will begin on Wednesday 16 October, according to the directives of President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi.
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Business
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Economy
9/29/2024 8:24:56 PM
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) authority has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Schneider Electric, a global energy management and automation provider, to enhance technological solutions for sustainability.
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Business
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Economy
9/9/2024 1:30:31 PM
Egypt’s exports of jewellery and gemstones increased by 118 percent from January to July amounting to $1.526 billion, compared to $700 million in 2023, according to the Export Council for Building Materials, Refractory & Metallurgy Industries (ECBM) monthly report.
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