Egypt’s billion-dollar Grand Egyptian Museum earns EDGE Advanced Green Building Certification, becoming first green museum in MENA.
CAIRO: The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a monumental $1 billion project, has been officially recognised as the first green museum in the Middle East and North Africa. Egypt’s Cabinet confirmed that the museum received the prestigious EDGE Advanced Green Building Certification 2024, marking a pioneering achievement for cultural and environmental sustainability across the region.
The certification reflects Egypt’s ongoing commitment to sustainable development under its Vision 2030 plan. The Grand Egyptian Museum stands out for its reduced carbon emissions, optimised energy and water usage, and integration of cutting-edge eco-friendly technologies in its design and operation.
Spanning over 490,000 square metres near the historic Giza Pyramids Plateau, the museum is also the world’s largest archaeological museum complex. It will house more than 100,000 ancient artefacts representing 5,000 years of Egyptian civilisation. One of its main highlights includes the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun, displayed together publicly for the first time ever.
Officials noted that this milestone underlines Egypt’s aim to fuse heritage preservation with innovation in sustainability, strengthening the nation’s global cultural and tourism appeal. The Grand Egyptian Museum is set for its grand public opening this Saturday.
