• Work is ongoing at Egypt's New Administrative Capital in the east of Cairo. Reuters
    Work is ongoing at Egypt's New Administrative Capital in the east of Cairo. Reuters
  • The new city is designed to operate with smart technology away from Cairo. Reuters
    The new city is designed to operate with smart technology away from Cairo. Reuters
  • The New Administrative Capital is located 45 kilometres east of Cairo. Reuters
    The New Administrative Capital is located 45 kilometres east of Cairo. Reuters
  • It will have a population of 6.5 million, although that figure is expected to rise to seven million. Reuters
    It will have a population of 6.5 million, although that figure is expected to rise to seven million. Reuters
  • The Iconic Tower, a futuristic skyscraper, will take centre stage in the business district. Reuters
    The Iconic Tower, a futuristic skyscraper, will take centre stage in the business district. Reuters
  • Measuring 385.8 metres, The Iconic Tower is set to be Egypt's and Africa's largest skyscraper. Reuters
    Measuring 385.8 metres, The Iconic Tower is set to be Egypt's and Africa's largest skyscraper. Reuters
  • A monorail will pass through the business district. Reuters
    A monorail will pass through the business district. Reuters
  • While mega-highways and bridges will provide easy access throughout the New Administrative Capital. Reuters
    While mega-highways and bridges will provide easy access throughout the New Administrative Capital. Reuters
  • Control centres will monitor infrastructure and security electronically, roofs will be covered in solar panels, payments will be cashless and green space will be aplenty. Reuters
    Control centres will monitor infrastructure and security electronically, roofs will be covered in solar panels, payments will be cashless and green space will be aplenty. Reuters
  • It will be home to universities, leisure facilities, residential towers and a diplomatic quarter. Reuters
    It will be home to universities, leisure facilities, residential towers and a diplomatic quarter. Reuters

Egypt

Egypt's New Administrative Capital construction as seen from the air - in pictures

The new city, east of Cairo, is taking shape at great pace

The National

May 18, 2021

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