6 Million Visitors Expected Annually at Grand Egyptian Museum, CEO says

CAIRO – 20 January 2026:  The Grand Egyptian Museum is expected to host 6 million visitors annually, according to Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, CEO of the museum’s authority. Ghoneim noted that the museum will operate within its capacity to ensure a high-quality visitor experience.

Ghoneim spoke during a joint event organized by the Canadian-Egyptian Business Council and the Egyptian Business Council for International Cooperation. The event, titled "Recent Discoveries Inside the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Valley of the Kings," featured a presentation by renowned archaeologist Zahi Hawass and was attended by former ministers, members of parliament, and private sector leaders.

Ghoneim described the museum as "Egypt's gift to the world," noting it is the largest museum globally dedicated to a single civilization. He emphasized that the institution will serve as a cultural beacon and a significant driver for the Egyptian economy and tourism sector.

The facility also houses the region's largest antiquities restoration center and operates according to modern sustainability standards, Ghoneim said.

The symposium aligns with the museum’s mission to reexamine Egyptian heritage through a contemporary scientific lens while expanding opportunities for cultural and tourism investment.