Cairo Gate is a major highway in Egypt running from Cairo to Alexandria through the Egyptian desert. It was completed in 1964 and is now known as Highway 1. The highway covers 293 miles passing through cities such as Suez, Ismailia, and Zagazig, with a total length of 518 miles. The highway is important for connecting the two major cities of the country, Cairo and Alexandria, allowing for trade and travel to take place efficiently between them. The highway also allows travelers from other parts of the country to reach Cairo and Alexandria quickly and easily. The highway has been widened and improved in recent years, with numerous rest stops and gas stations being constructed along the way. The road is also home to some of the most breathtaking scenery in the region, as there are miles of barren desert interspersed with oases, sand dunes, and ancient monuments and ruins. The Cairo Gate highway is a key part of the country's infrastructure and a vital connection between Cairo and Alexandria.