New Administrative Capital
From mines to dreamland New Alamein City
The New Administrative Capital (a new step towards the future)
The New Administrative Capital is considered a fourth generation city and is a smart city. The infrastructure has been worked on to be a sustainable, smart city that operates with the latest technologies in all fields, similar to major cities in the world such as London and New York.
Why was the new administrative capital established?
The Administrative Capital was established to alleviate congestion in the city of Cairo and solve the population density crisis. It was designed to be the center of national economic power. The headquarters of the Presidency of the Republic, the government, the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the ministries, as well as the embassies and consulates of foreign countries, will be moved. It will be the financial center of Egypt, as it contains the financial and business district, which will include the headquarters. And the regional offices of major Egyptian and international companies and banks, public and private sector companies, and a group of modern urban neighborhoods. The basic idea of the project aims to create an Egyptian city with international standards.
What is the area of the New Administrative Capital?
The total area of the city is about 170,000 acres (688 km²), which is larger than the area of Singapore and four times larger than the city of Washington, the capital of the United States of America.
The Administrative Capital plan includes three stages:
The first phase is 40 thousand acres, the second phase is 47 thousand acres, and the third phase is 97 thousand acres.
Where is the new administrative capital located?
The New Administrative Capital is located in a distinguished strategic location on the borders of Badr City in the area between the Cairo-Suez Road and the Cairo-Ain Sokhna Road, where the distance between the New Administrative Capital and Cairo is about 60 kilometers in the east direction.
Likewise, the distance between the Administrative Capital and 10th of Ramadan City is 42 kilometers.
What are the most famous landmarks of the New Administrative Capital?
The New Administrative Capital is characterized by a large number of diverse important landmarks, including religious, cultural, political and historical landmarks
First: The iconic tower (the tallest tower in Africa)
The iconic tower in the New Administrative Capital is considered one of the most prominent landmarks of the New Administrative Capital. The iconic tower is located in the financial and business district of the capital. It is considered the tallest tower in Egypt and Africa, surpassing the Mohammed V Tower, which is 250 meters tall. The iconic tower is distinguished by its unique design that makes it a distinctive architectural icon inspired by the shape of an obelisk. Pharaonic, as a strong symbol of Egyptian civilization. It reaches a height of about 400 meters and reaches 78 floors. The tower includes administrative offices, luxury hotels and entertainment areas.
Second: Monorail
The monorail is considered a cultural shift in mass transportation at its bank, a starting point towards changing the map of Egyptian cities
It is one of the most important national projects in the New Republic and the most important means of fast, safe and environmentally friendly transportation. It plays a major role in serving real estate projects in the areas through which it passes. It will contribute to the revival of these areas and make them an attractive point for many Egyptian and foreign investors, as it starts from Nasr City to the capital with a length of 53 kilometers, passing through 22 stations
Third: the financial and business district
The Financial and Business District is considered the financial center of the New Administrative Capital. It is located between the most important axes of the New Administrative Capital, the southern and northern axes of Mohammed bin Zayed, on an area of 195 acres. It includes within it a large number of administrative and commercial buildings, luxury residential units, and many different projects. It is considered a financial center and a regional headquarters for major companies. And Egyptian and international banks, where the volume of investments reaches 3 billion US dollars
Fourth: The Downtown area
The Downtown area is considered a huge investment area located on an area of 1,364 acres divided into 5 neighborhoods, which includes a large number of vital centers and government sectors, which has made it a destination for investors and the destination of many entrepreneurs. It includes consular centers and government sectors, as well as embassies, central bank headquarters, hotel units of various sizes, shopping centers, and activities. Commercial, administrative towers and areas for companies in all specialties
Fifth: Al-Fattah Al-Aleem Mosque
Al-Fattah Al-Aleem Mosque is located at the entrance to the Administrative Capital on the Ring Road. It is considered one of the achievements of the Egyptian state in the field of construction. Al-Fattah Al-Aleem Mosque is distinguished by its modern Islamic architectural style. It was built on an area of about 250,000 square meters, so that the entire mosque can accommodate approximately 17,000 worshipers. It also includes the Messages Museum. Heavenly buildings, halls for events, and a funeral procession. It is considered one of the largest mosques in the Middle East and is planned to be the official state mosque.
Sixth: The Grand Mosque of Egypt in the New Administrative Capital
The Grand Mosque of Egypt is located in a strategic location in the heart of the government district in the New Administrative Capital. It was built on the highest hill in the Administrative Capital and can be seen from all parts of the capital. It is distinguished by its unique design in the Mamluk style. It is one of the largest mosques in Egypt, the Middle East and the world, with an area of about 116 acres and includes the mosque among its buildings. The Islamic Cultural Center: The mosque consists of prayer halls topped with Islamic domes, various service spaces, a conference center, a library, an Islamic museum, numerous educational facilities, and a hall for VIPs.
Seventh: Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ in the Administrative Capital
The Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ is located east of the Expo Grounds project, on an area of 15 acres south of the Central Park in the New Administrative Capital. It is the largest cathedral in the Middle East, accommodating 8,200 people.
The cathedral consists of two major and minor churches, an events hall, two sub-halls, baptismal and rest rooms, a control room, the papal headquarters, the People’s Church, and an open theatre.
Eighth: City of Arts and Culture in the New Administrative Capital
The City of Arts and Culture in the New Administrative Capital is a beacon of artistic and cultural creativity located on an area of 127 acres, and includes a number of theatres, exhibition halls, libraries, museums and art galleries. The City of Arts and Culture in the New Administrative Capital includes a large celebration hall that accommodates 2,500 people equipped with the latest technology, and a small theater that includes two halls that accommodate... 750 people for special shows. The city includes all types of traditional and contemporary arts, including music, painting, sculpture, handicrafts, and others.
Ninth, the Green River in the New Administrative Capital
Similar to the Nile River, the Green River connects the neighborhoods in the New Administrative Capital to each other and is considered the largest Central Park complex in the world. It is a series of urban parks that resemble the river, but are not the Nile River. It extends for more than 35 kilometers and covers an area of 6,200 acres, which is six times larger than the actual Central Park. In New York City, the Green River in the New Administrative Capital is considered the largest environmentally friendly park in the world and includes a complex of restaurants, large green spaces, lakes, playgrounds, safe paths for bicycles, entertainment areas, cinemas, and other areas designated for the establishment of huge investment projects.
Tenth: Sariya, the New Administrative Capital
The flagpole of the New Administrative Capital is located in People's Square and is the tallest flagpole in the world, with a height of 207.8 metres, equivalent to the Cairo Tower. It is considered an important symbol of patriotism and pride in Egyptian identity.
