In a statement issued late Thursday, the Office of the President reiterated Egypt’s unwavering commitment to preserving the “unique and sacred religious status” of the 1,500-year-old Greek Orthodox monastery, considered one of Christianity’s oldest and most revered sites

Dubbed “Giza 2.0,” the comprehensive reorganization effort comes amid growing criticism from tourists and international animal rights groups over deteriorating conditions at one of the world’s most visited archaeological sites

Each year, millions of tourists flock to the Pyramids of Giza to experience the awe-inspiring ancient structures and the Great Sphinx. However, for years, visitors have reported unpleasant experiences, including overcrowding, aggressive vendors, and concerns over animal cruelty

Scientists Corrado Malanga from the University of Pisa and Filippo Biondi from the University of Strathclyde utilized Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) tomography to scan the Khafre Pyramid, making an astonishing discovery that extends beneath all three pyramids on the plateau

The Iran-backed Houthis have been targeting ships in the Red Sea since November 2023, in what they claim is a show of support for Palestinians in Gaza amid Israel’s ongoing military operations in the region

Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League, emphasized the unified stance against displacement, whether voluntary or forced. "The Arab stance is to reject any displacement," he declared, without directly referencing Trump's plan

The discussions, held at the Ministry’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital, focused on infrastructure development, green transport initiatives, and the executive progress of the Abu Qir metro project in Alexandria

Previously, scholars believed that the burial sites of early 18th dynasty pharaohs were situated over two kilometers away in the famed Valley of the Kings. However, the latest findings have rewritten history

The statement reaffirmed Egypt’s intention to collaborate with the United States to foster regional stability, expressing optimism about working with the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump

The crossing had been shut since May 2024 after Israeli forces took control of the Gaza side, but its reopening comes as part of a ceasefire and hostage deal between Hamas and Israel

The display included several priceless items dating back to the Mesopotamian civilisation, including vases, pottery fragments, and terracotta cones bearing royal inscriptions from King Gudea of Lagash, who ruled from 2,200 BC to 2,150 BC

Al-Sissi made it clear that Egypt's position on the Palestinian issue was not negotiable, emphasizing that there could be no compromise on the fundamental principles that have defined his country's approach to the matter for decades