Decades in the making, Egypt's Grand Museum opens with a huge spectacle

For the first time since the boy king's tomb was discovered in 1922 all the items will stored in one place, a museum director told NBC News.

More than $1 billion and two decades later, the Grand Egyptian Museum is — finally — ready to share its treasures

After innumerable interruptions, delays and setbacks, the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization comes to life.

Israel puts off signing $35 billion gas deal with Egypt, prompts US energy secretary to cancel visit

Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen has said that his refusal to sign a $35 billion gas agreement with Egypt has prompted his U.S. counterpart Chris Wright to cancel a planned trip to Israel.

Netherlands to return stolen ancient sculpture to Egypt

The Netherlands has said it will return a stolen 3,500-year-old sculpture to Egypt. It is "highly likely" the stone head, dating from the time of the pharaohs, was plundered during the Arab Spring in either 2011 or 2012, according to the Dutch Information & Heritage Inspectorate.

The Economic Crisis in Egypt Raises Another Dilemma: Tipping

Waiters and deliverymen receive tips. But so do receptionists, government clerks and hospital nurses. And with Egypt stuck in an economic crisis, even the cost of tipping is inflating.

Egypt unveils the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization

Egypt on Saturday is inaugurating the Grand Egyptian Museum, aiming to boost tourism and revitalize the economy

Egypt takes lead in Gaza crisis, steering regional stabilization efforts

Egypt is taking the lead in Gaza's stabilization efforts, coordinating with global partners to ensure peace and aid delivery. Egypt appears to be the Arab country that is most willing to take the lead on various issues in Gaza.
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