The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) hosted, at its headquarters in Rabat, on the evening of Saturday, 1 November 2025, a reception organized by the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in the Kingdom of Morocco to mark the official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

The event, held at ICESCO’s headquarters, was attended by a distinguished audience that included ambassadors accredited to the Kingdom of Morocco, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of international organizations, ICESCO staff members, and members of the Egyptian community in Morocco. From Khaimat Al-Khair, the Organization’s outdoor conference hall, they followed, via live broadcast, the grand opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo and watched the presentation of its priceless collections, many of which were displayed to the public for the first time.

In his remarks prior to the live broadcast, His Excellency Ambassador Ahmed Nihad Abdel Latif, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Kingdom of Morocco, expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to ICESCO and its Director-General, Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, for hosting the embassy’s reception and facilitating the live broadcast of the opening ceremony. He highlighted that ICESCO’s prominent role in the field of heritage makes it the most fitting venue for such an occasion.

Ambassador Abdel Latif described the Grand Egyptian Museum as a bridge connecting civilizations and linking the past, the present, and the future, noting that it is the largest museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization and emphasized that its cultural activities will promote knowledge as a foundation for progress, peace, and international cooperation.

The Grand Egyptian Museum, which was officially inaugurated in a global ceremony attended by numerous heads of state and government and representatives of international organizations, stands as one of the most significant cultural projects of the 21st century. It houses more than 100,000 artifacts spanning from prehistoric times to the Greco-Roman period, including the complete treasures of King Toutankhamon, the statue of Ramses II, and the solar boats. Overlooking the Pyramids of Giza, the museum’s location offers a breathtaking view that blends the grandeur of the past with the spirit of the present, making it a new beacon of Egyptian civilization for the world