Contemporary Egypt

1952 AD – Present. The Era of the Republic. From the October Victory to the New Administrative Capital and the vision of a modern future.

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Presidents of Egypt

Presidents of the Republic

The leaders who shaped modern Egypt: Mohamed Naguib, Gamal Abdel Nasser, Anwar Sadat, Hosni Mubarak, and Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

Meet the Leaders
1952 Revolution

The 1952 Revolution

The pivotal movement by the Free Officers that ended the monarchy, established the republic, and changed the Middle East.

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October Victory

The October Victory (1973)

The legendary crossing of the Suez Canal and the destruction of the Bar Lev Line. A defining moment of national pride.

Victory Story
High Dam

The High Dam

An engineering miracle of the 20th century. Controlling the Nile floods and generating electricity for the nation.

Engineering Marvel
New Capital

New Administrative Capital

The symbol of the "New Republic". A smart city featuring the Iconic Tower (Africa's tallest) and the Green River.

Future Vision
Mega Projects

Modern Mega Projects

The New Suez Canal, national road networks, land reclamation (New Delta), and the Decent Life (Haya Karima) initiative.

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Peace & Diplomacy

Peace & Diplomacy

From the Camp David Accords to the restoration of Taba. Egypt's pivotal role in regional stability and peace.

Diplomatic History
Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum

The largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization, housing the complete Tutankhamun collection.

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Science & Culture

Science & Culture

Celebrating modern icons like Ahmed Zewail (Nobel in Chemistry) and Sir Magdi Yacoub.

Modern Icons
Modern Tourism

Red Sea Riviera

The development of world-class beach destinations like Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, El Gouna, and Marsa Alam.

Explore Resorts
Modern Revolutions

Modern Revolutions

The political shifts of the 21st century: The 25th of January Revolution and the 30th of June Revolution.

Political Change
Sports

Sports & Achievements

Egypt's dominance in Squash, African football legacy (The Pharaohs), and global stars like Mohamed Salah.

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Egyptian Cinema

Hollywood of the East

The Golden Age of Egyptian Cinema and Music. From Umm Kulthum and Abdel Halim to modern drama.

Arts & Cinema
Naguib Mahfouz

Literature & The Nobel

Celebrating Naguib Mahfouz, the first Arab writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature (1988), and modern literary figures.

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