Stretching 66 miles and serving more than 80 stations for now, the Cairo Metro was the first metro system built in both Africa and the Middle East. Since opening in 1987, it has expanded into one ...

Egypt’s public transport infrastructure is set for further development following a new EGP 3 billion financing agreement ...

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The best ways to get around Cairo are by metro train or taxi. Egypt's capital is constantly choked by traffic. But below Cairo's congested streets, the metro system is clean, affordable and ...

The first metro line, connecting New Marg in northern Cairo with Helwan in the south, will start operation at 5:15 am daily. The last train will depart at 12:15 am from Helwan and 12:30 am from ...

Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...

The easiest way to get to Coptic Cairo is to take the Cairo Metro to Mar Girgis station, which sits across the street from the Coptic Museum. Select bus tour operators, such as Egypt Tailor Made ...