Grand Egyptian Museum opens its doors to the world, global dignitaries attend inauguration
CAIRO: The Grand Egyptian Museum — the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization — has officially opened its doors.
The launch event was attended by international dignitaries including German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, King Philippe of Belgium and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
High-ranking Arab officials in attendance were led by Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah, who was joined by Crown Prince Theyazin of Oman and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi opened the museum, a long-awaited, billion-dollar showcase for pharaonic treasures, saying that its inauguration opened “a new chapter in history” for the country.
