Opening ceremony to be broadcast on screens at all Egyptian airports
As part of the Egyptian state's preparations for the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum next Saturday, November 1, 2025, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has completed its comprehensive preparations to receive the official delegations and guests of Egypt arriving from various countries around the world to take part in this unique historic event, which embodies the greatness of Egypt and its civilization spanning thousands of years.
The ministry is implementing an integrated operating plan at Sphinx and Cairo international airports, in coordination and cooperation with the various ministries and relevant authorities. Field teams made up of leaders from the ministry and its affiliated companies have been formed to follow up on the implementation of the operating plan, ensuring the highest levels of precision, smoothness and integration among all parties, so that the event is staged in a civilized manner befitting Egypt's status and leadership on the international stage.
The events and ceremonies of the Grand Egyptian Museum opening will also be broadcast live on display screens at Cairo International Airport, Sphinx International Airport and all Egyptian airports, so that departure and arrival halls can share in the atmosphere of this historic national event simultaneously with the celebration held in the Pyramids area, in a festive scene reflecting Egyptians' pride in this great achievement.
Sphinx International Airport is the closest air gateway to the museum site. The efficiency of its halls and service areas has been raised, its security and technology systems have been upgraded, and a visual identity inspired by ancient Egyptian civilization has been highlighted in the airport's interior design. Giant screens have also been installed inside the departure hall, for the first time at Egyptian airports, to make it easier for passengers to follow their flights inside and outside the departure halls. In addition, the VIP lounge has been upgraded and an apron has been allocated for official and private aircraft, to ensure the smooth movement of aircraft and to welcome Egypt's guests in a distinguished atmosphere befitting the value of this global event.
At the same time, Cairo International Airport has raised its readiness to the maximum level at all passenger terminals (1, 2, 3 and 4) to receive VIPs, official delegations and guests of Egypt from various countries, through the implementation of a comprehensive development plan. Dedicated counters have been set up for arriving delegations, and multilingual banners introducing the Grand Egyptian Museum have been put up.
Additional work teams have also been formed in all specialties to facilitate travel and arrival procedures for participating delegations, in particular by increasing the number of hall coordinators and public relations staff inside the passenger terminals, to secure operations and provide immediate support when needed, as part of a comprehensive plan reflecting the readiness and efficiency of the civil aviation sector in managing major events. In addition, a documentary film about the museum is being shown on the airport screens, and the giant (5D) screen in front of Terminal (2) is being operated to broadcast the opening ceremony live.
In this context, Dr. Sameh El-Hefny, Minister of Civil Aviation, affirmed that the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum represents a historic moment embodying the greatness of Egypt and its civilization, noting that the ministry's participation in this event is part of its national role in providing an exceptional travel experience for Egypt's guests from around the world.
El-Hefny explained that Sphinx International Airport has become a model of modern airports located close to major tourist destinations, as it was designed to be a civilized gateway befitting the greatness of the museum and Egypt's international standing, stressing that the efforts made reflect the spirit of cooperation among state agencies to present an honorable image to the world.
El-Hefny pointed out that the air navigation system is one of the main pillars supporting the smooth flow of flights and the highly efficient coordination of air traffic, ensuring that safety and security levels are maintained around the clock.
The Minister of Civil Aviation noted that EgyptAir is the official carrier of the celebration, reflecting its pivotal role and national standing in major events and its support for the organizational and coordination efforts for the event, by transporting and receiving a number of participating official delegations on its flights and providing every comfort to Egypt's guests, in addition to running an advertising and promotional campaign about the museum and its cultural value on board its fleet and through its offices in Egypt and abroad.
