It had been set to be unveiled on June 30 - the date marking the anniversary of 2013 mass protests, backed by the military, which toppled the divisive rule of late Islamist president Mohamed Morsi.īut the launch was postponed because of the COVID pandemic that led to a downturn in the market.Īfter a series of false starts, Sisi this month issued a directive for civil servants to relocate to the new capital in December for a 'six-month trial period'. NEW ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL, Egypt - An opulent presidential palace, a brand new parliament, a regal opera house and spacious parks are all part of the vision for an ambitious new administrative capital rising up out of the Egyptian desert.Īs far as the eye can see, building sites dot the horizon heralding the arrival of this crown jewel of President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi's grand urban plans.Ībout 50 kilometres east of the north African country's 1,000-year-old capital, Cairo, construction workers are racing to finish the project.
