President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Cairo ahead of the grand opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), scheduled for Friday, November 1.
The historic ceremony, held under the patronage of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, will bring together world leaders, monarchs, and dignitaries from across the globe.
Overlooking the Giza Pyramids, the GEM is the world’s largest archaeological museum, celebrating more than 5,000 years of Egyptian civilization.
The $1 billion project, two decades in the making, showcases thousands of artifacts, including 4,500 treasures from the tomb of King Tutankhamun.
President al-Sisi has described the museum as a “symbol of Egypt’s leadership in global culture.”
Originally slated to open in July, the event was postponed due to regional tensions but is now expected to be one of the most significant cultural gatherings of the year.
The landmark project was made possible through Egypt–Japan cooperation, with Japan extending ¥84.2 billion ($800 million) in soft loans via JICA and JBIC, alongside Egyptian and international contributions.
Japanese experts also trained hundreds of Egyptian professionals in conservation and museum management.
The opening coincides with a revival in Egypt’s tourism sector, which recorded $14.4 billion in revenues for 2023–2024 and 15 million visitors in the first nine months of 2025.
For Ghana, President Mahama’s participation underscores Africa’s growing presence in global cultural diplomacy.
He was accompanied by Executive Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, and Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations), Stanislav Dogbe.
Also in attendance are Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie, and Director of Operations at the Presidency, COP Nathan Kofi Boakye (Rtd), representing Ghana at the historic event.
The Grand Egyptian Museum stands as a testament to shared heritage, blending ancient history, modern innovation, and international collaboration, a true celebration of humanity’s enduring cultural legacy.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
