Cairo
Egypt • MENA
Primary City: Cairo
Primary State/Province: Cairo
Primary Language: Arabic
Population: 23.7M
GDP: $104B • GDP per capita: $4,370
GAWC Class: 5
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
56.1%
National Capital
Capital city of Egypt
Largest City
Largest metro area in Egypt
Walkable Elite Quarters
Neighborhoods that clear the dense, historic, walkable, elite residential test.
From The Last of the Marylebones. 103 of 4,200+ metros clear the bar.
Key Statistics
Major Teams
12
Total Teams
11
Major Companies
2
Market Cap
$9B
Metro Stations
84
Commuter Rail
12
Universities
2
Michelin Stars
20
Cultural Events
1
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 12 | #T-14 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 11 | #T-74 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 5 | #T-31 |
| Major Companies ↗ | 2 | #T-173 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $9B | #349 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 1 | #T-60 |
| Universities ↗ | 2 | #T-119 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 0 | — |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 8 | #T-34 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 2 | #T-82 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 3.0 | #T-78 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 20.0 | #T-62 |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 84 | #73 |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 12 | #T-188 |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 1 | #T-45 |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 9 | #T-104 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Football/Soccer • Egypt
Al-Ahly
Cairo • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Egypt
ENPPI
Cairo • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Egypt
Talaea Al-Geish
Cairo • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Egypt
Zamalek SC
Cairo • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Egypt
Al-Mokawloon Al-Arab
Cairo • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Egypt
Wadi Degla SC
Cairo • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Egypt
Pyramids FC
Cairo • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Egypt
Ceramica Cleopatra
Cairo • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Egypt
National Bank of Egypt SC
Cairo • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Egypt
Modern Sport FC
Cairo • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Egypt
ZED FC
Cairo • Level: 1
Notable Venues1 venue
Football
Cairo International Stadium
Cairo
Major Sporting Events
Championship Finals5 events
2019 AFCON Final
Football Final
2019 • Cairo
2006 AFCON Final
Football Final
2006 • Cairo
1986 AFCON Final
Football Final
1986 • Cairo
1974 AFCON Final
Football Final
1974 • Cairo
1959 AFCON Final
Football Final
1959 • Cairo
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commercial International Bank | $8B | Public |
| 2 | Halan | $1B | Unicorn |
Total Market Cap: $9B across 2 companies
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Annual Events
Cairo International Film Festival
Cairo • Film Festival
Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries3 items
Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Cairo • Archaeology
Grand Egyptian Museum
Giza • Archaeology
Giza pyramid complex
Giza • Cultural Heritage
Performing Arts Venues1 item
Cairo Opera House
Cairo • Opera House
Landmarks & Civic4 items
Arab League Headquarters
Cairo • International Organization
CAF Headquarters
6th of October City • International Organization
Cairo Festival City Mall
Cairo • Shopping
Mall of Egypt
Cairo • Shopping
Supertall Structures (350m+)1 structure
| Building | City | Height (m) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iconic Tower | New Administrative Capital | 393.8 | 2021 |
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities2 entries
Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt
Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Cairo International Airport
Cairo • 2 - Major International
Military Base1 entry
Ministry of Defense / Armed Forces GHQ
Cairo • Military HQ
Notable Train Hubs1 entry
Cairo Ramses Station
Cairo • Intercity Rail Hub
Metro System (84 stations)1 entry
Cairo Metro
Cairo • 84 stations
Suburban Rail (12 stations)1 entry
Cairo Light Rail Transit
Cairo • 12 stations
Central Bank1 entry
Central Bank of Egypt
Cairo • Central Bank
Luxury Hospitality
FTG 4-Star5 entries
Fairmont Nile City
Cairo
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
Cairo
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence
Cairo
The St. Regis Cairo
Cairo
Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis
Cairo