Madbouly calls for intensified work to complete remaining tasks alongside logistical preparations for the museum’s opening celebrations.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly toured the Grand Egyptian Museum project today to review all ongoing work ahead of its opening. He was accompanied by Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy, Giza Governor Adel El-Naggar, Supreme Council of Antiquities Secretary-General Mohamed Ismail, museum authority Chief Executive Officer Ahmed Ghoneim, engineering supervisor Major General Atef Moftah and other officials.
Fathy said the world is awaiting the opening of the major cultural landmark, which is expected to attract many additional tourists. Egypt aims to offer a unique experience introducing visitors to its civilization through the museum and associated services at the highest international standards, displaying artifacts in surroundings reflecting ancient Egyptian art and architecture. He noted strong attendance by Egyptian and foreign visitors, particularly during trial operation of the main galleries.
At the solar boats building, the minister briefed Madbouly on remaining work, including completion of Tutankhamun’s galleries, transfer of some artifacts, display cases and finishing work at the solar boats museum.
He said several areas had been completed and were being handed over, including the King Khufu’s Boats Museum, cave-like spaces in the main galleries, upgrades to the conservation center, and operational and security systems.
The prime minister inspected the boats museum and called for faster assembly of the other boat now that its supports were available, alongside completion of all remaining museum finishes.
Madbouly also visited the official museum shop and called for a wider range of archaeological replicas in different shapes and sizes. He greeted tourists, who expressed their pleasure at visiting the cultural landmark.
Moftah reviewed surrounding-area improvements, including green spaces, landscaping, squares, lighting and irrigation networks. Work also covers visual improvements along the Ring Road in Cairo and Giza, Al-Remaya Square, beneath the Ring Road, the Cairo–Alexandria Desert Road and other approaches to the museum.
Giza’s governor said he was closely monitoring development around the museum and Hadayek Al-Ahram as part of infrastructure and access-road improvements.
El-Naggar said Metro Line 4 works were being monitored, particularly on the desert road opposite the museum. Road paving and markings were being accelerated with the roads directorate and Giza Traffic Department. Pavements, landscaping and lighting on Fayoum Road and the archaeological area entrance were also being upgraded to high quality and aesthetic standards. Work in Hadayek Al-Ahram includes improving walls and installing escalators for pedestrian bridges.
The prime minister also reviewed surrounding roads, public transport options and recent improvements at Sphinx Airport.
Concluding the visit, he called for intensified work in the coming days to finish all remaining tasks alongside logistical preparations for a major opening celebration meeting international standards and showcasing Egypt’s people and ancient civilization, according to the Egyptian Cabinet’s official Facebook page.
