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.
In the vast deserts of North Africa, a new city featuring the tallest tower on the continent and the largest cathedral in the Middle East is taking shape.Thirty miles east of Cairo, Egypt, the temporarily named New Administrative Capital , initiated by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, aims to accommodate a significant portion of Egypt's growing population, now exceeding 105 million.
Officials hope to eventually centralize Cairo's government and business districts in the area, which will be run by a system of A.I.-powered technologies to optimize utilities, trash collection and the flow of traffic.The NAC is gradually coming to life, with more than 1,500 families already relocated, according to Abbas. By the end of this year, he expects the number to rise to 10,000.
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