Model of the new capital on display during the announcement of the project in Sharm el Sheikh.
Grand vision —
Model of the new capital on display during the announcement of the project in Sharm el Sheikh.
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The as yet unnamed new capital - rendered by architect firm SOM - would be the new seat of government and provide housing for five million people.
New home —
The as yet unnamed new capital - rendered by architect firm SOM - would be the new seat of government and provide housing for five million people.
SOM
The Egyptian government expects the city to be ready for residents within five years, with the help of over $30 billion of Chinese investment.
Rivers to cross —
The Egyptian government expects the city to be ready for residents within five years, with the help of over $30 billion of Chinese investment.
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Part of the reason for the new city is the anticipated population growth and congestion in Cairo, which is already famous for its traffic problems.
Breaking the gridlock —
Part of the reason for the new city is the anticipated population growth and congestion in Cairo, which is already famous for its traffic problems.
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There are many eye-catching proposals for the new city, including an innovation district, smart village and industrial zones.
Future city —
There are many eye-catching proposals for the new city, including an innovation district, smart village and industrial zones.
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The government district, rendered here, will be constructed in phase I of the project, along with residential blocks.
Power hub —
The government district, rendered here, will be constructed in phase I of the project, along with residential blocks.
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The city will also feature a high-tech international airport. Housing Minister Mostafa Madbouly says it will be a "global capital."
Global capital —
The city will also feature a high-tech international airport. Housing Minister Mostafa Madbouly says it will be a "global capital."
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But there are fears that the new capital could suffer the same fate as satellite towns such as 'New Cairo,' afflicted by low occupancy despite high investment.
Worst case scenario —
But there are fears that the new capital could suffer the same fate as satellite towns such as 'New Cairo,' afflicted by low occupancy despite high investment.
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