Cairo: Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, the Prime Minister, held a meeting today at the government headquarters in New Alamein City to follow up on preparations for the opening celebration of the Grand Egyptian Museum, scheduled for November 1st. Attending the meeting were Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, the CEO of the Grand Egyptian Museum, Ambassador Yasser Shaaban, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Cultural Relations, Mr. Mohamed Al-Saadi, a board member of the United Company and the general supervisor of preparations for the opening celebration, along with several officials.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly emphasised the importance of continuous follow-up on preparations for the opening celebration, following the announcement of the new opening date. This is to ensure integration and harmony among the various state agencies involved in organising the event, thereby presenting it in a manner that reflects the significance of this cultural edifice and the national importance of the opening event.

Ambassador Yasser Shaaban discussed the status of the guest list of world leaders for this significant event, confirming that invitations have been sent to various countries around the world. This file is being closely monitored through Egypt's ambassadors abroad, aiming to secure the attendance of the largest number of state leaders. A list of prominent public figures who have been invited to the celebration was also reviewed.

Mr. Mohamed Al-Saadi presented several aspects of the preparations for the celebration, explaining the ongoing arrangements for the main ceremony and providing a summary of its segments, as well as the accompanying events. He also addressed the expected media coverage of the event, noting the significant interest from various global media platforms in covering the celebration. This interest is largely due to the cultural significance of the Grand Museum, which is considered a global cultural heritage site.