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Emergency contacts in Cairo

4 emergency services in Cairo you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.

Last updated 2026-08-08

1. Tourist Police

Dedicated tourist police force with English-speaking officers.

Service: Tourist Police
Number: 126
When to call: Tourist police are posted at major sites: pyramids, museums, airports and cruise ports.

2. Police

National police emergency line.

Service: Police
Number: 122

3. Ambulance

Emergency medical services.

Service: Medical
Number: 123

4. Fire Brigade

Fire and rescue.

Service: Fire
Number: 180

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