Entrada New Capital is a master-planned development and new administrative capital located in the eastern desert of Egypt, approximately 45 kilometers from Cairo. The project is being overseen by the Egyptian Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities (MHUUC) and is scheduled for completion in 2022.
The vision of the project is to create an integrated city that covers an area of 70,000 acres with a population of seven million people. It will contain residential, business, commercial, educational, and recreational areas, as well as a variety of green spaces. The city will be powered by renewable energy sources and incorporate advanced technologies such as automated transport systems and smart buildings.
The development of Entrada New Capital is intended to stimulate growth in the economy of Egypt by encouraging investments, creating jobs, and providing new services and opportunities to its citizens. The project is expected to generate $45 billion in investments over the next 10 years, making it one of the largest foreign direct investment projects in the region. The MHUUC anticipates that the new city will contribute significantly to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
The project has been met with excitement from Egyptians around the world, as the government has promised improved