The Second Quarter of 2019 will be an exciting one for New Cairo, Egypt. The city is located in Cairo's eastern suburbs and was recently designated as a new administrative capital by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
New Cairo was established to relieve overcrowding in Cairo proper, and to provide employment opportunities for the city's growing population. The growth of New Cairo has been rapid; the city has seen over 500 million square meters of construction since its establishment in 2014, with more planned for the remainder of 2019.
The Quarter started off with a bang, with the completion of the first phase of the New Administrative Capital (NAC). This 1,000-square-kilometer project is intended to completely transform the way Egyptians live and work. The NAC is planned to house a variety of industries, including business services, finance and banking, media, and recreation and leisure. In addition, it will have its own infrastructure, housing, and transportation networks.
When it comes to transportation, New Cairo will have many options. A new underground metro line is already under construction, and there are plans for an additional light rail line to be completed by the end of the year. Additionally, a new international airport is planned for the area, with plans to increase passenger capacity from 2 million passengers per year to 12 million.
The city will also house a variety of educational institutions, including the American University in Cairo's New Cairo Campus, Future University, Cairo University, and Zewail City of Science and Technology. The campuses of these universities will offer a unique educational experience to their students, with access to virtual reality classrooms, drone racing, and robotics labs.
With so much development taking place in New Cairo, this Quarter is sure to bring a wealth of opportunity to the people of Egypt. From international business investment to the advancement of research and education, New Cairo is the place to be.