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KOLKATA | 15 JUNE 2025
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli said that the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has been postponed to the final quarter of 2025 due to regional instability and security concerns.
Madbouli explained that the delay was necessary because of the escalation in conflict across the region, which would affect the international visibility and appropriate atmosphere for such a major cultural event.
The ongoing conflict is expected to continue for several weeks, overlapping with the planned opening timeline.
The new date will be set based on developments over the coming months.
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) also known as the Giza Museum, is an archaeological museum in Giza, Egypt, about 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) from the Giza pyramid complex. The Museum hosts over 100,000 artifacts from ancient Egyptian civilization, including the complete Tutankhamun collection, and many pieces will be on display for the first time. With 81,000 m2 (872,000 sq ft) of floor space, it will be the world’s largest archeological museum. It is being built as part of a new master plan for the Giza Plateau, known as “Giza 2030”.
Egypt expands e-ticketing to 110 heritage sites, adds self-service kiosks at Saqqara:
“Egypt has activated self-service ticketing kiosks at the Saqqara archaeological site as part of a nationwide digital overhaul of tourism services,” the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced  few days ago.
The machines allow visitors to purchase entry tickets using bank cards, reducing congestion and enhancing the on-site experience. They are part of a broader shift to a cashless, electronic ticketing system now implemented at 110 museums and heritage sites across the country.
The e-ticketing platform also includes mobile booking through the Experience Egypt app and online sales via egymonuments.com. Major attractions covered include the Giza Pyramids, Luxor’s Karnak Temple, and Abu Simbel in Aswan.
The ministry said that the rollout of kiosks will continue nationwide, aligning with efforts to modernize the sector, boost efficiency, and attract digitally savvy tourists.
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