President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Cairo ahead of the highly anticipated opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), set for tomorrow, November 1.

The historic event, hosted under the patronage of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, will bring together world leaders, kings, and dignitaries from across the globe to celebrate one of the most significant cultural milestones of the century.

Overlooking the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum is the world’s largest archaeological museum, showcasing over 5,000 years of Egyptian civilisation.

The 1 billion dollars project, two decades in the making, features 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 launch was postponed due to regional tensions but is now expected to draw worldwide attention as a landmark event in international culture and tourism.

The project was made possible through a strategic partnership between Egypt and Japan, with Japan contributing ¥84.2 billion ($800 million) in soft loans through JICA and JBIC.

Japanese experts also played a key role in training Egyptian professionals in museum management and artifact conservation.

The opening comes amid a strong rebound in Egypt’s tourism sector, with revenues reaching $14.4 billion in 2023–2024 and 15 million visitors recorded in the first nine months of 2025.

For Ghana, President Mahama’s participation underscored Africa’s growing role in global cultural diplomacy.

He was accompanied by the Executive Secretary to the President, Dr Callistus Mahama, and Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations), Stanislav Dogbe.

Also in attendance were Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Tourism Minister Abla Gzifa Gomashie, and Director of Operations at the Presidency, COP Nathan Kofi Boakye (Rtd).

The Grand Egyptian Museum stands as a monument to shared heritage, merging ancient history, modern innovation, and international collaboration in a way that redefines the global cultural landscape.