Egypt Tourism Tech: Zahi Hawass unveiled “Cleopatra: The Truth,” a two-hour VR experience premiering in Milan on Nov 1, 2026, then heading to Cairo and other cities worldwide. Startup & Tourism Boost: Egypt will host the Global Entrepreneurship Festival in Cairo Nov 6–8, 2026, with 10,000+ participants from 70+ countries—expected to spill over into tourism, hospitality, transport and business services. Privatisation Watch: Egypt’s cabinet approved preliminary listings for four state-owned firms ahead of stock-market offerings: ENPPI, ELAB, Petroleum Marine Services, and Maamoura for Reconstruction and Tourism Development. Archaeology & Travel: Researchers recovered 22 massive stone blocks from the Lighthouse of Alexandria seabed site to support a digital reconstruction of the ancient wonder. World Cup, Egypt Angle: Egyptian fans in Seattle turned the Egypt-Belgium match into a waterfront “carnival” ahead of kickoff, while Iran’s World Cup exit after a 1-1 draw with Egypt kept travel and visa tensions in the spotlight.