Overview

• Egyptian authorities have confirmed November 1, 2025 as the inauguration date for the long-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza pyramids
• President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi approved the new opening date during a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly
• The museum will display over 100,000 ancient Egyptian artifacts, featuring the complete Tutankhamun tomb for the first time since its 1922 discovery
• Spanning 50 hectares, the GEM will be the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization and integrates conservation labs and multimedia exhibits
• Officials expect the museum to draw five million visitors annually, providing a major boost to Egypt’s vital tourism industry