Egypt plans multi-day opening for Grand Egyptian Museum in July 2025

Egypt is preparing for the grand opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza, scheduled for July 3, 2025. President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi recently reviewed the ceremony plans during a meeting with key officials, discussing strategies to maximize the event's impact on tourism and showcase Egypt's rich cultural heritage. The GEM, which will host over 100,000 artifacts including treasures from Tutankhamun, aims to attract a significant number of tourists and promote Egypt's historical significance. The opening celebration is expected to be extensive, with activities planned across various sites in Egypt and abroad. Al-Sisi emphasized the importance of avoiding financial burdens on the state budget while ensuring the event reflects Egypt's status in the world. The museum's completion follows two decades of planning and delays due to various challenges, including political and economic issues.