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Your trip plan
A step-by-step plan for Cairo — built backwards from the goal: arrive prepared, do the expo well, get back. Event dates: June 3, 2026 – June 4, 2026.
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Visa & entry
If you need a visa, start the process well before June 3, 2026 — processing can take several weeks.
Many nationalities can obtain an Egyptian tourist visa on arrival or apply online for an e-Visa, which also covers short business-visitor travel for events; others need a visa from an Egyptian mission. Confirm eligibility and current requirements on the official Egypt e-Visa portal before travel.
General guidance only — always confirm requirements with the official embassy/consulate for your nationality.
Flights
Cairo International Airport (CAI) — ~22km to centre
1–2 weeks out
Connectivity & money
Vodafone, Orange, Etisalat and WE tourist SIMs at CAI arrivals (passport required)
eSIM: Airalo and similar eSIMs cover Egypt
Plug: Type C / F (European 2-pin) · 220V / 50Hz
Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Cards are accepted in hotels, malls and larger restaurants, but cash is essential for taxis, markets and small cafés; carry small notes.
Pack for the weather — June
High ~35°C · Low ~21°C
Travel info sources: https://egymonuments.gov.eg · https://visa2egypt.gov.eg · https://www.cairo-airport.com
Hot and dry early summer with essentially no rain.
Light, breathable, modest clothing; stay hydrated and avoid the midday sun. Indoor venues are air-conditioned.
Save before you go
📿 A prayer-times app, or use the venue timetable in Phase 3 below.
🆘 Emergency: 122 · Police 122
During the expo
Airport → venue & getting around
The Cairo Metro (three lines, with a new monorail and LRT expanding the network) is fast and beats the city's heavy traffic; buses and microbuses fill the gaps but are harder for visitors to navigate.
Buy a rechargeable Metro smartcard (or single-ride tickets) at any Metro station.
Uber and Careem are the simplest and most transparent option; with street taxis, agree the fare first as meters are often not used.
Eat — halal near the venue
Programme — what to catch
Speakers to catch: H.E. Sheikh Dr. Nazir Mohammed Ayyad, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahbubi Ali
Prayer at the venue
| Day | Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 3 Jun | 03:19 | 11:53 | 15:29 | 18:53 | 20:22 |
| Thu 4 Jun | 03:19 | 11:53 | 15:29 | 18:53 | 20:22 |
Approximate (Muslim World League method) — confirm locally on the day.
A spare evening
Giza Pyramids & the Great Sphinx
Giza
The last surviving wonder of the ancient world, on the desert edge of greater Cairo (ticketed).
Khan el-Khalili bazaar
Islamic Cairo
The centuries-old market for copper, spices, lanterns and souvenirs, beside Al-Azhar and Al-Hussein mosques.
Citadel of Saladin
Mokattam hills
The medieval fortress crowned by the Muhammad Ali Mosque, with panoramic views over Cairo (ticketed).
The reason you came
Must-see at the show
Speakers: H.E. Sheikh Dr. Nazir Mohammed Ayyad, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahbubi Ali
Is this for you?
This event is aimed at: Scholars, Academics, Industry leaders, Policymakers, Government representatives, Researchers.