Jirian Desert City Project
Sector: Government • Location: Cairo, Egypt
Source: Azer News
Egypt plans to build a new city named Jirian in the desert, which will receive about 7 percent of the Nile River's annual water quota. The city will cover 6.8 million square meters and is located 42 kilometers west of central Cairo. The project includes residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, a marina, and a free economic zone to attract investment and foster trade. It aims to address wat
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Government, Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial, Residential, Seaport
- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Azer News
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Egypt plans to build a new city named Jirian in the desert, which will receive about 7 percent of the Nile River's annual water quota. The city will cover 6.8 million square meters and is located 42 kilometers west of central Cairo. The project includes residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, a marina, and a free economic zone to attract investment and foster trade. It aims to address water and electricity shortages, boost economic opportunities, and increase the value of state-owned land. The city will be supported by advanced water management technologies and renewable energy. |
Original sector | Urban Development |
Location
Country | Egypt |
City | Cairo |
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Source | Azer News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial, Residential, Seaport |
Article published date | 2025-06-04 |
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