CAIRO, Oct 27 (MENA) — The inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) represents a landmark global event that underscores Egypt’s role as the cradle of human civilization and its capacity to carry out major national projects reflecting the modern state’s image, Labor Minister Mohamed Gobran said.
In an article published by MENA, Gobran wrote that the vast cultural complex is more than an archaeological museum, describing it as “an integrated development project that contributes to building the future while preserving the memory of the past.”
He said the GEM, the largest museum in the world, opens new horizons for international tourism to Egypt and brings vast opportunities for economic growth and job creation across the tourism, services, crafts and related industries sectors.
The museum, Gobran added, is not only a destination for visitors but also a major driver of economic activity in its surrounding areas and across multiple sectors.
He noted that the development of the Pyramids area and neighboring archaeological sites in Giza stands as a model of how heritage can be utilized to serve the national economy. The ongoing work to enhance infrastructure, facilitate visitor movement and improve services reflects a conscious vision linking the preservation of cultural identity with the reinforcement of sustainable development principles, he said.
Gobran said the GEM is being presented to the world as a message of peace and communication among nations, and as a scientific and cultural beacon for future generations. It highlights the greatness of Egyptians and their ability to combine authenticity with modernity, he also said.
The project, he added, integrates human memory with the spirit of modern creativity, creating a platform for the exchange of knowledge and culture, and a source of inspiration for the future.
From a comprehensive development perspective, the minister said the GEM stands out as a living example of the integration of cultural, economic and social dimensions. Every phase of the project, he added, offers new opportunities for employment and investment — in areas such as security, logistics, transport, and tourist guidance, as well as in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises linked to the cultural tourism sector.
“The GEM is not just an exhibition building or a place for collecting artifacts,” Gobran wrote, “but a wide gateway for receiving millions of visitors from home and abroad, marking the beginning of a new phase of tourism and cultural renaissance in Egypt.”
He said that from the heart of Giza, the museum emerges to tell the story of a nation that has harnessed its ancient history to build a future worthy of its people, and to restore Egyptian civilization to the forefront of the global scene.
“In conclusion,” Gobran wrote, “I salute every Egyptian who contributed to this great project, and I call upon our youth and workers to draw from this achievement the spirit of challenge and accomplishment, realizing that perfect work is the most sincere expression of love for the homeland.”
