GEM

The Grand Egyptian Museum Launches the GEM Talks Series with a Keynote by Dr. Ismail Serageldin

Sun, 04 May 2025 - 02:21 GMT

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) officially launched the GEM Talks series on Monday, April 28, 2025, with a keynote talk delivered by Dr. Ismail Serageldin – a former Vice President of the World Bank and Founding Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and one of the world’s leading voices in culture and innovation.

President affirms Grand Egyptian Museum opening must reflect nation’s status without burdening state budget

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 - 01:12 GMT

Egypt is gearing up to officially open the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza, the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, which will host over 100,000 artifacts. The grand opening will feature a multi-day ceremony.

Egypt prepares for befitting multi-day ceremony for Grand Egyptian Museum opening in July

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 - 12:47 GMT

During a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Tourism Sherif Fathy, Managing Director of United Media Services (UMS) Tarek Makhlouf, and UMS board member Mohamed El Saadi on Wednesday, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi checked on the preparations for the ceremony.

President Sisi invites Spain’s king, queen to attend Grand Egyptian Museum opening in July

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 - 03:45 GMT

The president also invited them to visit Egypt at the earliest opportunity.

PM inspects final touches of GEM project

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 - 12:37 GMT

Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli Saturday inspected the final touches of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) project and its vicinity, in preparation for its official opening shortly.

Egypt shines as one of Africa's top 10 travel destinations for 2025 by Business Insider Africa

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 - 04:42 GMT

As Africa continues to thrive as a premier travel destination, Business Insider Africa has highlighted Egypt among the continent's top 10 travel spots for 2025.

Grand Egyptian Museum Signs MoU to Empower Egyptian Artisans

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 - 03:52 GMT

During the opening of the Turathna Exhibition 2024, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA), Legacy Development and Management (Legacy), a subsidiary of Hassan Allam Holding and operator of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), and MUSEEUM Business Consulting Company, operator of the Official Grand Egyptian Museum Shop.

Egypt’s PM, Tokyo Governor tackle ways of enhancing bilateral ties

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 - 08:43 GMT

During the meeting, Madbouly expressed his aspiration to receive the new Prime Minister of Japan as well as Ms. Yuriki Koike at the official opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) when the opening date is set.

Photos: Grand Egyptian Museum project nears completion as Prime Minister conducts inspection

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 - 08:45 GMT

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli emphasized the government's commitment to meticulous oversight of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) project, including the smallest details.

Tourism min. hails efforts exerted by GEM staff to establish project

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 - 06:42 GMT

Tourism and Antiquities Minister Ahmed Eissa hailed on Sunday efforts exerted by the staff of the Grand Egyptian Museum to establish this great project.

Tourism Ministry denies rainwater effect on Ramses II statue at Grand Egyptian Museum

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 - 01:35 GMT

The statement pointed out that rain does not compose a danger, and that the design takes into consideration handling rainwater.

Grand Egyptian Museum lit up in blue marking World Autisim Awareness Day

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 - 11:16 GMT

The Grand Egyptian Museum lit up in blue on Monday, marking the World Autism Awareness Day.

Egypt’s GEM’s open spaces reflect the significance of nature in ancient Egypt

Sat, 14 May 2022 - 11:43 GMT

Egypt’s GEM’s open spaces reflect the significance of nature in ancient Egypt

PM: Egypt keen on speeding up completion of GEM project

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 - 08:08 GMT

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli said that the State is keen on speeding up the completion of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) project.

Aviation and Tourism ministers discuss means to promoting tourism in Egypt

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 - 11:24 GMT

Egyptian Civil Aviation Minister Mohamed Manar met Thursday with Tourism Minister Khaled el Anani, where they both discussed a number of important issues aiming to promote tourism in the country.

Sisi urges finishing preparations of Grand Egyptian Museum to reflect uniqueness of ancient civilization

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 - 09:15 GMT

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi urged completing the preparations of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) located in Giza in a way that reflects the greatness and uniqueness of the ancient Egyptian civilization.

PM directs cabinet to complete construction work of Grand Egyptian Museum on time

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 - 06:24 GMT

Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli holds a meeting with the cabinet members to discuss the latest developments of the construction of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) on February 2022- press photo

Egypt’s GEM, Museum of Civilization ‘biggest gift to the world’: Tourism Min.

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 - 01:15 GMT

He noted that the cost of developing the National Museum of Civilization amounted to L.E. 600 million.

Egypt's Tourism min. follows up preparations for GEM opening

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 - 11:07 GMT

Anany discussed with officials of the company, tasked with the GEM promotional campaign, many ideas and suggestions about the campaign's plan.

Work in GEM project continues - supervisor

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 - 01:53 GMT

Major general Atef Moftah, the supervisor of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), said the finalization of the project has nothing to do with its opening date.

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