Egypt’s pavilion drew crowds at UNESCO’s Africa Week in Paris from May 19 to 21, blending Pharaonic icons with street food in a showcase of cultural “soft power” staged as the agency spotlighted water and sanitation.
French tourism to Egypt continues to grow, particularly to archaeological sites in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, reflecting France’s enduring fascination with ancient Egypt.
Egypt’s ministries are working together to restore and digitize important historical documents, preserving the nation’s heritage for future generations.
The event brought together representatives from cultural and research institutions, heritage experts from Egypt and several European countries
For thousands of years, El Quseir shores welcomed pharaohs and pilgrims, traders and travelers.
Cairo is launching a major new cultural and training center in its historic Darb al-Labana district—led by the renowned Azza Fahmy Foundation—to revive traditional crafts, support local artisans
The exhibition, which showcases centuries-old Egyptian crafts and art forms, stands as a global meeting point for cultural heritage.
The fair will run from October 4th to 11th at the Egypt International Exhibition Center, with more than 1,000 exhibitors from across Egypt showcasing a dazzling array of traditional goods.
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), took part in the 2025 Cultural Heritage Digitization Forum held in Xi’an, China.
At the 5th PPP MENA Forum in Dubai, Egypt showcased its successful public-private partnerships in heritage tourism, highlighting how collaboration is enhancing the preservation of cultural sites, supporting sustainable economic growth.
Egypt and China are deepening their friendship by celebrating their shared heritage, especially through a new joint documentary and cultural exchanges.
Egypt’s Revival of Historic Esna project has won the 2025 Aga Khan Award for Architecture, honoring how the city’s heritage was restored while empowering the local community and supporting traditional crafts.
Egypt’s Prime Minister has inspected the newly renovated historic Azbakeya Park in central Cairo, which is set to reopen soon as part of a major initiative to restore Cairo’s historic areas and provide more green recreational spaces for residents.
For over a thousand years, Egyptians have celebrated the Prophet’s birthday with special sweets called “Halawet El-Moulid,” a cherished tradition that brings people together each year.
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization held an event highlighting Qena’s rich culture and traditions, aiming to celebrate Egypt’s regional diversity and promote local heritage.
Cairo Governorate is converting streets in Downtown Cairo and Heliopolis into pedestrian-only zones, restoring historic areas like Khedivial Cairo and Ibrahim Pasha Street to preserve heritage, enhance aesthetics, and boost tourism while balancing commercial and pedestrian needs.
Egypt is restoring Cairo’s historic downtown to preserve its unique architecture and cultural heritage, aiming to make the city center more vibrant and attractive for locals and visitors alike.
Egypt has launched the "Creative Egypt" online platform, making over 900 traditional handmade crafts available for purchase worldwide to support local artisans and share Egypt’s cultural heritage internationally.
The Egyptian government is nearing completion of the first phase of a major renovation project at Cairo’s historic Ataba Market, upgrading infrastructure and restoring landmark buildings.
The Supreme Council of Antiquities has given preliminary approval for a project that will allow tourists to have their names or drawings inscribed on papyrus by a smart robot.
In a significant move to safeguard Egypt’s rich artisan heritage, the Egyptian government has announced a comprehensive National Handicrafts Strategy spanning 2025–2030.
The newly developed square covers 5,000 square meters surrounding the Sidi Ibrahim El-Desouki Mosque—one of Egypt’s most prominent Sufi landmarks.
The new library houses an impressive collection of approximately 5,000 books spanning a remarkable breadth of knowledge, from archaeology and restoration sciences to philosophy, economics, literature, and children's books.
The museum itself is a historical gem, two beautifully restored Ottoman houses filled with art and artifacts from all over the world, reflecting Egypt’s diverse history.
A remarkable 60% to 65% of the world’s jasmine concrete (the essential base for perfumes) comes from Egypt.
After nearly two years of restoration, visitors to Alexandria’s Royal Jewelry Museum are now greeted by a stunningly renovated main hall—revitalized to preserve its historical grandeur while offering an enhanced cultural experience.
The event envisions bridging the past and present by highlighting postage stamps, particularly commemorative issues, not only as works of art but also as cultural touchstones.
Cairo’s newly restored domes of Yahya al-Shabih and Safi al-Din Jawhar now shine as vibrant symbols of community spirit, international collaboration, and the living legacy of Egypt’s heritage.
