By: Islam Tawfik
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy, and Mohamed El-Saadi, Board Member of the United Media Services Company and General Supervisor of the Grand Egyptian Museum's opening ceremony.
The official spokesperson for the Presidency stated that the President followed up during the meeting on the preparations underway for the grand celebration marking the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, which took place on Saturday, November 1st. The Minister of Tourism and Antiquities reviewed the procedures and preparations being carried out in coordination with various ministries and relevant authorities, including logistical aspects, proposed program segments for the events, and related organizational arrangements.
Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, the official spokesperson, explained that the President emphasized the importance of continued cooperation and coordination among the relevant authorities to ensure an opening ceremony befitting Egypt's stature, reflecting its leadership in the field of museums and global culture, and contributing to the promotion of tourism in the country. His Excellency also stressed the necessity for the celebration to reflect not only the grandeur of this global landmark but also the scale of achievement and development witnessed by the Egyptian state in various fields, commensurate with its cultural standing on the world stage. The meeting also addressed the progress of development projects in the area surrounding the museum, as part of the ongoing preparations for the opening. The official spokesperson also indicated that the meeting addressed several other issues related to the work of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. His Excellency was also briefed on the latest developments in plans to develop the tourism sector.
The government, led by Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, continues its preparations for the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum, amidst global anticipation for one of the largest cultural events of the 21st century. The three-day international opening ceremony will take place at the foot of the pyramids and is expected to be attended by heads of state, leaders, prominent public and international figures, as well as representatives from cultural institutions and global archaeological organizations, celebrating the opening of the world's largest archaeological museum.
The opening ceremony will be attended by heads of state, leaders, and prominent international figures, in addition to representatives from cultural institutions and international archaeological organizations, in celebration of the opening of the world's largest archaeological museum. Redefining Egypt's Cultural Image
The museum houses over 100,000 artifacts representing various Pharaonic periods, from the Predynastic to the Greco-Roman eras. Perhaps its most distinctive feature is the display of the complete collection of King Tutankhamun's treasures, comprising over 5,000 pieces, exhibited together for the first time in one place since the tomb's discovery in 1922. The museum represents a quantum leap in the world of museums, offering a comprehensive presentation of ancient Egyptian history through a modern narrative, considered the largest of its kind globally, thus redefining Egypt's cultural image to the world as a center of human and civilizational heritage.
In an unprecedented move, the Grand Egyptian Museum has made history as the first green museum in Africa and the Middle East, having received the EDGE Advanced Green Building Certification for 2024, confirming its leadership in promoting sustainability and environmental protection.
