New Cairo - Wikipedia
New Cairo is built in the Eastern Desert to the east of the Cairo Ring Road and the modern 1950s extension of Nasr City, on a plateau that ranges in elevation between 250 and 307 metres (820 and 1,007 ft) above sea level.
A new city is rising in Egypt. But is it what the country needs? - CNN
Mar 20, 2024 · Thirty miles from Cairo, a new city is being developed, home to Africa’s tallest tower and the Middle East’s biggest cathedral. Critics question whether the money would be better spent elsewhere.
Photos: Egypt's New Capital-City Megaproject - The Atlantic
Aug 30, 2023 · The new city, about 28 miles southeast of Cairo, is planned for more than six million residents, and is designed in part to relieve traffic and other stresses on the crumbling infrastructure in...
Egypt plans expansion of new capital as first residents trickle in
CAIRO, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Egypt is preparing to spend billions doubling the size of a lavish new capital it is building in the desert 45 km (28 miles) east of Cairo, where the first...
New Administrative Capital - Wikipedia
The New Administrative Capital (NAC) [1] [2] (Arabic: العاصمة الإدارية الجديدة, romanized: al-ʿĀṣima al-ʾIdārīya al-Jadīda), is a new urban community in Cairo Governorate, Egypt and a satellite of Cairo City. It is planned to be Egypt's new capital and has been under construction since 2015. [3]
Egypt's New Capital is Under Construction - Newsweek
May 4, 2024 · Thirty miles from Cairo, Egypt, the new city is projected to house five million residents and become a hub for government, sports and business operations.
Egypt’s New Administrative Capital: In pictures - CNN
Mar 20, 2024 · Egypt is building a new city, known as the "New Administrative Capital," 30 miles east of Cairo. Construction on the 270-square-mile area began in 2016, and once complete it could hold as...
New capital's lavish mosque angers Egyptians facing poverty - BBC
Apr 4, 2023 · The New Administrative Capital of Egypt has been purpose-built 45km (28 miles) east of Cairo. Its new Islamic Cultural Centre also includes the Grand Mosque, which covers more than...
Exploring New Cairo City: Your Guide to Modern Egypt
New Cairo City, also known as the city of the future, is a marvel of modern Egypt. With its blend of rich culture, thriving business scene, and eye-catching landmarks, this vibrant city offers an enchanting experience for residents and visitors alike.
Egypt’s audacious plan to build a new capital in the desert
Oct 18, 2022 · In a drive to modernize, Egypt plans to move millions of people to new desert cities, including a seat of government east of Cairo. The business district, with its 77-story Iconic Tower, is...