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Cairo has been ranked among the world’s “50 Best Cities in the World” for 2026, where it placed 42nd overall and emerged as the most dynamic city on the African continent.
The 10th annual edition of the Time Out ranking describes Cairo’s distinctive ability to combine deep cultural heritage with modern visitor appeal, positioning the Egyptian capital ahead of other prominent African cities including Lagos.
The 2026 index is based on a broad global study involving residents across 150 cities and is complemented by insights from Time Out correspondents.
Cities were…
