Prime Minister Follows Up on Preparations for the Grand Egyptian Museum Opening Ceremony
Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, chaired a meeting today at the Government Headquarters in New Alamein City to follow up on preparations for the Grand Egyptian Museum's opening ceremony, scheduled for November 1. The meeting was attended by Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, Chief Executive Officer of the Grand Egyptian Museum Authority; Ambassador Yasser Shaaban, Assistant Foreign Minister for Cultural Relations; Mr. Mohamed El-Saadi, Board Member of United Media Services and General Supervisor of the opening preparations; along with a number of officials.
At the outset, Dr. Madbouly stressed the importance of continuous follow-up on the preparations for the opening ceremony, following the announcement of the new date, to ensure full coordination and harmony among all state bodies involved. He emphasized the need for the event to reflect the grandeur of this cultural landmark and its national significance.
Ambassador Yasser Shaaban reviewed the status of the invitations extended to world leaders for this unique event, confirming that invitations had been sent to various countries and that Egyptian ambassadors abroad are following up to secure the attendance of the largest possible number of heads of state. The list of prominent public figures invited to the ceremony was also presented.
Mr. Mohamed El-Saadi outlined key aspects of the preparations for the ceremony, detailing ongoing arrangements for the main event and providing a summary of its program, along with the accompanying activities. He also addressed the expected media coverage, noting strong interest from leading global media outlets in covering the ceremony. The event is anticipated to be at the forefront of international media attention, given the global cultural significance of the Grand Egyptian Museum, which stands as a heritage treasure beyond national borders.
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