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Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Satellite Images Show Progress on World's Largest Archeological Museum
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), hailed as the world's largest archaeological museum, is in the final stages of preparation ahead of a grand opening this July. Newsweek has reached out to GEM and the Egyptian Tourism Ministry for comment. Perched near the iconic pyramids of Giza, the GEM is set to become a new center of global heritage tourism. The museum capitalizes on enduring fascination with ancient Egypt-one of history's most studied civilizations-and marks a major investment in economic tourism for the region, which has been struggling. Satellite imagery captured by Google Earth has shown construction progress of the GEM, which is poised to become the world's largest museum for a single civilization, according to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Sisi has invited US President Donald Trump and Spain's King Felipe VI to attend the ceremony, the Egyptian presidency said in February. High-profile figures and celebrities have visited the GEM in a soft opening phase, including Massad Boulos, Trump's advisor for Arab Affairs and the Middle East. According to Egypt's government, the museum spans 100,000 square meters, with 45,000 for exhibits and the rest housing a library, labs, cinema, shops and restaurants. Housing 100,000 artifacts from ancient Egyptian civilization-from the Pharaonic, Greek and Roman eras-one of its most important collections will be that of Tutankhamun, including a ceremonial chair and gilded canopic shrine. Egypt has been actively working to recover ancient artifacts that it said were illegally taken out of the country over past decades, tracking items through international auctions, online sales, and diplomatic channels. Officials say they have repatriated tens of thousands of antiquities since 2011, including from the United States. Ahmed Ghoneim, CEO of GEM told Al-Qahera News TV channel in February, translated from Arabic: "The Grand Egyptian Museum, as President Sisi said, is Egypt's gift to the world. Its opening may be the world's biggest cultural event in the past decade and in the coming one." Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi speaking at the Police Academy in December, translated from Arabic: "The Grand Museum is a milestone shift in the world museums not only in Egypt because it is the largest museum for a single civilization, which is the Pharaonic civilization." UNESCO in 2017 World Heritage review report: "One hundred thousand artefacts will find their new home in the GEM. Fifty thousand of these will be on permanent display, including 30,000 pieces that have never been shown before." The Grand Egyptian Museum is expected to launch over a few days on July, 3. The museum will be closed to the public from June, 15 and will reopen on July, 6. Related Articles How the Met Gala Discourse Shifted Under TrumpHow Can We Never Forget What We Don't Remember? | OpinionWe Need New Art-Imagining a Path Beyond Trumpism | OpinionTrump Order Targets Museum Opened by Barack Obama 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
20-05-2025
- Newsweek
Satellite Images Show Progress on World's Largest Archeological Museum
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), hailed as the world's largest archaeological museum, is in the final stages of preparation ahead of a grand opening this July. Newsweek has reached out to GEM and the Egyptian Tourism Ministry for comment. Why It Matters Perched near the iconic pyramids of Giza, the GEM is set to become a new center of global heritage tourism. The museum capitalizes on enduring fascination with ancient Egypt—one of history's most studied civilizations—and marks a major investment in economic tourism for the region, which has been struggling. What To Know Satellite imagery captured by Google Earth has shown construction progress of the GEM, which is poised to become the world's largest museum for a single civilization, according to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Drag slider compare photos Sisi has invited US President Donald Trump and Spain's King Felipe VI to attend the ceremony, the Egyptian presidency said in February. High-profile figures and celebrities have visited the GEM in a soft opening phase, including Massad Boulos, Trump's advisor for Arab Affairs and the Middle East. According to Egypt's government, the museum spans 100,000 square meters, with 45,000 for exhibits and the rest housing a library, labs, cinema, shops and restaurants. Housing 100,000 artifacts from ancient Egyptian civilization—from the Pharaonic, Greek and Roman eras—one of its most important collections will be that of Tutankhamun, including a ceremonial chair and gilded canopic shrine. Egypt has been actively working to recover ancient artifacts that it said were illegally taken out of the country over past decades, tracking items through international auctions, online sales, and diplomatic channels. Officials say they have repatriated tens of thousands of antiquities since 2011, including from the United States. This picture taken on September 21, 2019 shows a view of the golden sarcophagus of the ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun (reigned between 1342-1325 BC) as it lies for restoration at the restoration lab of the... This picture taken on September 21, 2019 shows a view of the golden sarcophagus of the ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun (reigned between 1342-1325 BC) as it lies for restoration at the restoration lab of the newly-built Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza on the southwestern outskirts of the capital Cairo. More MOHAMED EL-SHAHED/AFP/Getty Images What People Are Saying Ahmed Ghoneim, CEO of GEM told Al-Qahera News TV channel in February, translated from Arabic: "The Grand Egyptian Museum, as President Sisi said, is Egypt's gift to the world. Its opening may be the world's biggest cultural event in the past decade and in the coming one." Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi speaking at the Police Academy in December, translated from Arabic: "The Grand Museum is a milestone shift in the world museums not only in Egypt because it is the largest museum for a single civilization, which is the Pharaonic civilization." UNESCO in 2017 World Heritage review report: "One hundred thousand artefacts will find their new home in the GEM. Fifty thousand of these will be on permanent display, including 30,000 pieces that have never been shown before." What Happens Next The Grand Egyptian Museum is expected to launch over a few days on July, 3. The museum will be closed to the public from June, 15 and will reopen on July, 6.
Libya Observer
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Libya Observer
El-Sisi and Putin discuss Libyan developments
Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has discussed with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, developments in Libya, during a meeting on the sidelines of the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on Friday. The Egyptian presidency said in a statement that the talks between the two sides covered the Libyan situation among other international issues, along with the situations in Syria and Sudan, as well as the Russian-Ukrainian crisis. The statement added that el-Sisi emphasized "Egypt's position, which calls for diplomatic solutions to international crises to preserve international peace and security." News Tagged: Abdel Fattah El Sisi Vladimir Putin
Jordan News
07-05-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
The Presidents of Egypt and Greece Confirm Continued Coordination to Restore Regional Stability - Jordan News
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi met with Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas to discuss regional issues of mutual interest, primarily the latest developments in Gaza, Syria, Libya, Yemen, and the security of maritime navigation in the Red Sea, as well as ways to avoid regional escalation and enhance joint efforts to combat illegal immigration. اضافة اعلان In this regard, the two presidents emphasized the importance of continuing coordination and consultation between Egypt and Greece to ensure the achievement of de-escalation and the restoration of stability in the region. This occurred during a meeting between the Egyptian President on Wednesday, at the Presidential Palace in Athens, where official welcoming ceremonies were held for President el-Sisi at the start of his visit to Greece. The Greek president expressed his country's great appreciation for Egypt, highlighting Greece's commitment to strengthening its relationship with Egypt in line with the size of the existing partnership between the two countries, especially given Egypt's pivotal role in establishing regional security and stability and addressing the region's crises. This underscores Egypt's strategic importance as a key partner to the European Union. Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, spokesperson for the Egyptian presidency, explained that the meeting confirmed the momentum in bilateral relations, demonstrated by the holding of the first high-level cooperation council meeting between Egypt and Greece during the visit, alongside the signing of a joint declaration on the strategic partnership between the two countries and several agreements to enhance cooperation in various fields. This reflects the mutual desire to elevate bilateral relations to deeper and broader levels. The spokesperson added that President el-Sisi confirmed during the meeting Egypt's interest in the distinguished partnership with Greece, which represents a strong foundation for bilateral and regional cooperation. Egypt is keen to enhance joint cooperation with Greece in the fields of economy, trade, tourism, and culture, as well as energy, transport, and electricity interconnection. This is especially significant with the implementation of the electricity interconnection project between Egypt and Greece, which represents a qualitative leap in bilateral relations and opens new horizons for transferring clean electricity from Egypt to Europe for the first time.
South China Morning Post
30-04-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Meeting in Brazil, Brics foreign ministers fail to issue joint statement
Opposition from some African nations to United Nations Security Council reform blocked a joint declaration at a Brics foreign ministers' meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, exposing divisions as the bloc expands and undermining efforts by Brazil to project unity. Advertisement The two-day gathering of the Brics officials – representing Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and six newer members including Egypt and Ethiopia – ended without a consensus document, a rare breakdown in what was expected to be a show of cooperation with the Global South. The failure to produce a joint statement followed disagreements over language related to reform of the UN Security Council, a long-time ambition of Brazil, India and South Africa. Egypt and Ethiopia objected to references that appeared to endorse these countries' bids for permanent seats, with Cairo reportedly insisting that the Brics forum was not the appropriate venue for such discussions. Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sent a letter to his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in an unsuccessful bid to urge el-Sisi's government to drop the opposition, Brazilian newspaper Folha de S. Paulo reported, citing diplomatic sources. Advertisement
