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Embassy of Egypt Celebrates the Opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum with a Gala Evening in New Delhi New Delhi, November 3, 2025: The Ambassador of Egypt to India, H.E. Kamel Galal, and Mrs. Reham Handoussa hosted a gala evening at Egypt House, Embassy of Egypt, to mark the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization. The event was co-organized by Egypt Air and Sopaan, a cultural organization founded by Ambassador Monika Kapil Mohta and Siddhaant Mohta, with support from Uflex, TCI Sanmar, L’Opéra, TBO.com, and Allied Aviation. The evening brought together a distinguished audience comprising members of the diplomatic corps, business leaders, and the arts fraternity of Delhi. The program featured a film presentation on the Grand Egyptian Museum, followed by an enchanting Kathak performance by Shivani Varma set to pharaonic and Indian tunes, and a captivating Tanoura dance by Egyptian artist Ahmed Atta, specially invited for the occasion. Guests were also introduced to an exclusive VIP trip curated for select Indian travelers to visit Egypt’s iconic landmarks, including the Grand Egyptian Museum, and enjoyed a lavish spread of authentic Egyptian cuisine prepared in the Ambassador’s residence kitchen. In his address, H.E. Kamel Galal remarked, “The Grand Egyptian Museum stands as a monumental testament to the enduring legacy of Egypt and its unmatched contribution to human civilization. It is Egypt’s gift to humanity — a bridge between our ancient past and our modern aspirations.” About the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) Located on the Giza Plateau, just two kilometers from the Great Pyramid, the Grand Egyptian Museum represents one of Egypt’s most ambitious cultural projects. Constructed over two decades at $1.2 billion, it spans 120 acres, aligning visually with the pyramids to create a harmonious connection between ancient heritage and modern architecture. The museum houses over 100,000 artifacts, including the entire Tutankhamun collection of approximately 5,000 items displayed together for the first time, as well as Khufu’s solar boat, monumental statues, manuscripts, and royal mummies. With 19 conservation laboratories, the museum also serves as a leading global center for archaeological research and heritage preservation. It is expected to attract 5–7 million visitors annually, establishing a new benchmark for cultural tourism and education.