New Administrative Capital and Iconic Tower
Sector: Road • Location: New Administrative Capital, Egypt
Source: The Times of India
Egypt has built a new city called the New Administrative Capital (recently renamed The New Capital) about 45 km east of Cairo, spanning roughly 700 square kilometers. At its center is the Iconic Tower, a 385 meter skyscraper, Africa's first supertall building, designed by Dar Al Handasah Shair and Partners and constructed by China State Construction Engineering Corporation. The project aims to rel
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Road, Commercial
- Location
- New Administrative Capital, Egypt
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Times of India
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Description | Egypt has built a new city called the New Administrative Capital (recently renamed The New Capital) about 45 km east of Cairo, spanning roughly 700 square kilometers. At its center is the Iconic Tower, a 385 meter skyscraper, Africa's first supertall building, designed by Dar Al Handasah Shair and Partners and constructed by China State Construction Engineering Corporation. The project aims to relocate Egypt's administrative functions from Cairo to this new city, which incorporates smart city principles, renewable energy, and public transit connections to Cairo. |
Original sector | Urban Development |
Location
Country | Egypt |
City | New Administrative Capital |
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Source | The Times of India |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Road, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-07-12 |
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