Egyptian Tourism and Antiquities Minister, Sharif Fathy, chaired a meeting of the Grand Egyptian Museum's board of directors at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. The meeting reviewed the museum's recent activities, including a visit by the Egyptian President and his wife, as well as the Chinese President and his wife, in early September.
The museum's CEO, Dr. Ahmed Ghneim, presented a report on the number of visitors and total revenues generated since the museum's official opening in November last year. He stated that approximately 4 million visitors had flocked to the museum up to the end of August. The number of visits is expected to rise with the new tourist season.
During the meeting, the board approved the minutes of the previous session and discussed the museum's financial statements and closing accounts for the fiscal year 2025/2026. The meeting was attended by members of the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics and the museum's financial and administrative staff.
Minister Fathy instructed the museum's officials to take necessary executive actions regarding the approved financial statements. The board also accepted a donation from France, which includes humidity-measuring devices for the museum's display halls. This aims to enhance the preventive conservation system by monitoring and recording the environmental conditions surrounding the antiquities.
Furthermore, the board was informed about several memoranda of understanding that are being finalized to strengthen cooperation between the Grand Egyptian Museum and several international universities and museums. These agreements are expected to promote cultural exchange and enhance the museum's role in the global archaeological community.
The Grand Egyptian Museum has become a significant cultural and tourist destination since its opening. Its vast collection of artifacts and state-of-the-art facilities make it an attractive site for visitors worldwide. The museum's management continues to work on improving services and enhancing the overall visitor experience.
The Egyptian government has been investing heavily in the tourism sector, aiming to increase the number of visitors and promote cultural heritage sites. The Grand Egyptian Museum is a key component of this strategy, and its success is expected to have a positive impact on Egypt's tourism industry.
Key points
- The Grand Egyptian Museum has welcomed 4 million visitors since its opening in November last year.
- The museum's management is working to enhance the visitor experience and improve services.
- The Egyptian government is investing in the tourism sector to promote cultural heritage sites and increase visitor numbers.
