Egypt
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has given the green light for the long-anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) to open its doors to the public on 1 November, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced Wednesday, 6 August, at the outset of a Cabinet meeting held at the government’s new headquarters. Officials aim to present the inauguration in a manner befitting what is being positioned as a premier national and international cultural event. Described by the Prime Minister as a landmark occasion, the opening…
