Grand Egyptian Museum wins two international awards in first year

The Grand Egyptian Museum has received two international awards in its opening year, from institutions in Spain and Italy.

• Egypt's ambassador to Spain, Ihab Badawy, accepted the International Press Club award at a ceremony in Madrid.
• The museum received the Paestum 2026 Award, presented at the 28th Mediterranean Archaeological Tourism Exchange in Paestum, Italy.
• Museum Authority CEO Ahmed Ghoneim, who accepted the Paestum award, also received a special honorary prize for his museum governance.