Section : banks Location : the New Capital CIB new headquarters is located in the Financial District at the New Capital. ECG provided the conceptual design, schematic design, and detailed design, on core and shell basis, in addition to IFC (Issued for construction), and construction supervision for the project architectural and structural works. Executed on a land plot area of 9,164 m2 and with a built-up area of 50,404 m2. It comprises 2 basement floors, a ground floor, and 7 typical floors.
2020-11-29 12:09:41
R5 town is planned for development within the first phase of the New Capital. Stretching over an area of approximately 1,022 feddan, and ECG did the complete design and supervision for this zone. R5 incorporates residential zones with varying densities (apartment blocks, villas & townhouses), in addition to major public town squares, ancillary buildings (schools, mosques, a hospital, family health clinic, sports club, police station, civil defense center & a post office), urban open spaces, water features, land reserved for a university, and a power station. The urban public spaces design concept simulates Khedivial Cairo’s urban and architectural character represented in main commercial spines, main boulevards, squares, open spaces and nodes; starting at the entrances to the Old City to the two northbound entrances, connected by public squares, simulating Parisian Cairo’s urban fabric. Furthermore, R5 includes a main green hub and river, central park, clusters of open spaces, and Garden City villas’ linear parks and towers’ main boulevard.
2020-10-06 02:58:13
Writen By Ali Dagher Egypt is witnessing an urban revolution at the level of building and construction that has not been witnessed in Egypt's modern era- urban history, according to the magnitude of works and constructions, and one of the most prominent features of the urban revolution is the New Administrative Capital, where the Ministerial District, which includes the cabinet building and 34 ministerial buildings, along with a number of other buildings, such as the administrative control, the Passports Authority and others, is considered the icon of that modern city. The implementation rate for all buildings has reached 90%, currently, the internal and external finishes for buildings and offices are about to be completed, in addition to the landscape works for the internal squares and the “People’s Square” in the middle of the ministries’ buildings, and the green spaces in preparation for transferring of about 50 thousands ministries’ employees, who will be transferred in stages. Engineer Wael Rajabi, director of the ministries district project and supervisor of 4 buildings that are being implemented inside the government’s district by Al-Rowad Construction Company, says that the construction works for the buildings have been completed and the external facades of the buildings, which consist of marble and glass, are now being completed. He added that the company is responsible for imp...
2020-11-01 09:52:37
The Ministry of Environment, in cooperation with the German Friedrich- Ebert- Stiftung, organized a workshop on mechanisms for integrating biological diversity in the urban planning sector for government workers specializing in housing and urban planning in Alexandria in the presence of representatives of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Communities, the Urban Planning Authority in Cairo and Alexandria, the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development and representatives of universities in Cairo and Alexandria. The workshop aims to integrate the concepts of biological diversity in the urban planning sector and raise the awareness of workers in this sector of the importance of biological diversity and sustainable development through showing the role of environmental work partners in protecting and preserving biological diversity when planning to establish new cities or urban projects. The Minister of Environment reviewed a number of issues and topics included in the workshop such as green infrastructure, the impact of renewable energy projects on biological diversity as well as sustainable transport and promotion of motor transport, in addition to presenting methods of planning for the sustainable water system and how to support biodiversity in Egyptian cities and the role of historical public parks and public spaces and the importance of preserving them. The Environmental Programs Officer at the Friedrich-Ebert indicated that the Foundation is interes...
2020-11-22 14:13:01
Establishing 4 towers, with heights of 26 floors and implementation rates reaching 61% ... Starting to finish the facades, electricity and buildings The capital is witnessing a large number of projects that dramatically changed its shape from. This was clearly evident in the informal areas or slums that changed the shape of the Cairo governorate; the most important of which is the Maspero Triangle development project that is being implemented behind the Radio and Television Building in the Nile Corniche. The implementation rates reached the 60% of the project, where the basement was built and 8 recurring floors, in conjunction with the continuation of the internal and external finishing works, where the façade finishes are now being tested. Work is now underway on the special towers for alternative housing for residents who wish to return back again, as the towers that overlook 26th of July Street appeared to passers-by as an 8- floor building, in addition to the basement dedicated to a garage. Engineer Salah Metwally, the supervisor of the Maspero Triangle development project, and the representative of the Urban Communities Authority, confirmed that building works are being carried out and electricity pipes are being extended inside the units in preparation for the painting works. It's worth noting that finishes samples that will be implemented in the project have also been approved of. Engineer Salah Metwally clarified...
2020-11-26 14:38:32
location: new capital owner : culture ministery Dr. Khaled El-Anani, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, and Major General Mohamed Amin, Adviser to the President of the Republic for Financial Affairs, inspected the Museum of Egypt's Capitals in the New Administrative Capital, to follow up on the latest developments in its work. Dr. Khaled El-Anani stressed the need to adhere to the schedule set in advance for the completion of the works in preparation for the imminent opening of the museum. The museum received a number of artifacts in the past few days; among them are two carpets, one of them made of wool, with a written text in the Persian language that reads: “Svazarh Kashan” and in the center is a red and paige mosque. As for the second carpet, it has floral and geometric motifs in navy and orange colors, bordered on the sides by two bands, and the square of the carpet has a serrated camel in the center, from which floral and geometric shapes emerge. In addition to ceramic pieces that simulate the patterns of daily life from the decorations and motifs of the ancient Egyptian, and a bronze bust of Khedive Ismail, which enriches the section dedicated to displaying Islamic and Khedivial Cairo and daily life in this era. It is worth noting that the Museum of Egypt’s Capitals narrates the history of the Egyptian capitals through different ages, as it consists of a main hall in which the relics of a number of ancient and modern Eg...
2020-12-10 14:53:32
Eng. Kamel Al Wazir - Minister of Transport made an inspection tour to follow up the implementation rates of 3 huge projects in the field of electric traction , started by inspecting the LRT electric train project (Al Salam / New Administrative Capital / Tenth of Ramadan) Where the minister inspected the implementation work of the stations and the project bridge and held an expanded meeting with the leaders of the Agreement Authority and the companies implementing the project, He directed the necessity to work around the clock And the intensification of all work and full commitment to the time plan of the project And that all work be done according to high quality standards , Where the electric train is considered a new artery of development in the new urban communities and achieves speed of movement and the link between Cairo and the new cities (Obour - The Future - El Shorouk - New Heliopolis - Badr - the industrial zone and the tenth of Ramadan - the new administrative capital) The Minister of Transport indicated that the project is 90 km long with 16 stations and plans for the opening of the first and second stages at the celebrations of October 2021, noting that the first stage of the project is currently being implemented It extends from Adly Mansour station to the Administrative Capital 1 station, with a length of 66.3 km and a number of 11 stations and the second stage, which extends from the (Administrative Capital Station 1) to the (Administrative C...
2020-12-17 13:00:37
The Ministry of Transport has offered a package of various investment opportunities, which include 33 giant projects, to the Egyptian-American Chamber of Businessmen, and the Ministry has shown its readiness to receive investor studies and its keenness to support serious partnerships between specialized international companies and local entities. Minister of Transport said that the ministry’s strategy focuses on supporting formation of serious partnerships with specialized global entities, international financing institutions and the private sector to support the implementation of its ambitious plan to complete sustainable development and restructure and develop the transport sector in full, adding that the ministry’s plan includes 33 future projects ready for offering, and these projects include huge opportunities in the fields of developing railways and tunnels, developing sea ports, land and dry ports. On his part, Engineer Walid Abdel Fattah, Regional Director of HEAL International, said that the company supports Ministry of Transport’s plan and its ambitious strategy for diversified development and investment in various fields of transportation, which holds promising opportunities for various local companies and global entities, adding that the company seeks to take advantage of the unprecedented development opportunities in various transport sectors, which are led by electrified railway traction projects, projects to extend ne...
2020-12-17 13:45:04
Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, announced, choosing the new administrative capital to be the Digital Arab capital for 2021;As it embraces the efforts to achieve digital transformation, development of digital skills and capabilities , and stimulating digital creativity in Smart environment ,integrated ,and the homogeneous, Ecological system that includes a well-established partnership between all stakeholders to serve the sustainable development goals and serving the largest national project, "Digital Egypt”; Praising with the success of the Arab Digital Capital initiative and the excellent choice for Riyadh in 2020. It is worth mentioning that the Arab Digital Capital initiative was launched with the aim of creating a stimulating environment for investment in the communications and information technology sector Cross highlighting the technical value of the city hosting the activities of the digital Arab capital and developing its major role In enabling technology and intellectual creativity. Talat stressed in his speech during the meeting headed by Egypt، Continued consolidation of efforts to achieve a digital Arab society in light of the technological and information revolution that the world is witnessing ؛ He pointed out that the conditions of the pandemic proved that the communications and information technology sector is the active component and the driving tool of all other sector, It has al...
2020-12-31 12:25:38
The Egyptian Ambassador to China: The project represents a vivid example of fruitful Egyptian-Chinese cooperation ... and reflects the strong Egyptian-Chinese relations. A Chinese bank official expresses her aspiration for more cooperation in the future in various fields between Egypt and China Dr. Assem El Gazzar, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, and Dr. Mohamed El Badri, the Egyptian Ambassador to China, witnessed the signing of an agreement with officials of a number of Chinese banks, to obtain the third and final tranche of the contract for financing the implementation of the central business district, in the New Administrative Capital (NAC). This was done through video conference technology, as Chinese banks officials attended at the headquarters of the Egyptian embassy in Beijing. Dr. Assem El Gazzar thanked the work teams from the Egyptian and Chinese sides who are in charge of implementing this important national project, the Central Business District in the New Administrative Capital, which is being implemented for the first time in Egypt and includes the highest tower in Africa, i.e. the iconic tower with a height of about 400 meters. This is a clear evidence of the strength of the Chinese-Egyptian relations and the joint cooperation in the field of construction, stressing that this successful model is a source of pride and an honor for the professional management of projects. An official of the Chinese banks that financed the pr...
2020-12-31 12:54:40
Dr. Mustafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, held a meeting to follow up the work of the spatial variables system, in the presence of a number of ministers to discuss the establishment of a spatial data unit in every governorate to monitor spatial variables, and to complete coordination and linkage with the spatial data system in the Egyptian Military Survey Department of the Armed Forces, with the aim of controlling, governing and following up the formal and informal urbanization. Cairo Governorate is currently applying the system of spatial variables to control urbanization and prevent slums in the capital, as Cairo is the only governorate that applies this system. It is a project which aims to monitor the changes that occur spatially within the governorate and the extent of its legality, through monitoring various sites via satellites. Engineer El-Sayed El-Badriy, supervisor of the project to improve citizens' services in Cairo Governorate, confirmed that the "geographical website" of Cairo governorate works on many services provided to the heads of districts to control violations and encroachments . El-Badry added that this site serves the heads of Districts, through knowing whether the property is illegal or not, or if that land is owned by the state or not, and knowing the government places in the District. He pointed out that this site was launched in cooperation with the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, adding that this...
2021-01-13 09:24:08
"Etisalat Misr" company has acquired the implementation of a project to establish a digital control center to manage all the New Administrative Capital (NAC) utilities by using Internet of Things (IOT). Khaled Zayan, head of the commercial and government sector in the company, said that it was agreed with the New Capital Company to organize 50 online workshops in order to exchange technical expertise between the two parties, explaining that the prospective center will be responsible for managing utilities such as water and electricity meters. This came during the press conference held by Telecom Egypt yesterday on the sidelines of the 40th session of the "GITEX" Communications Exhibition and Conference, which was held on December 6-10 in the Dubai World Trade Center, amid strict precautionary measures. On the other hand, Gamal El-Sadat, Chairman of Telecom Egypt, confirmed that the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority administered professionally the tender it recently submitted to mobile companies regarding new frequencies for the service, and the company made a good financial offer to buy about 20 MHz in the 2600 frequency band after discussing the issue with the Board of Directors and Parent Group.
2021-01-09 15:24:19
Orascom Construction announces that it has signed, together with Siemens Mobility and Arab Contractors, a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) to design, install and commission Egypt’s first high-speed rail system. The agreement encompasses a rail system with a network of 1000 km. The first high-speed line will stretch across 460km and has an order value of around USD 3 billion. This initial line, which will also be operable for freight transport, will connect Ain Sokhna to Al Alamein while passing through the New Administrative Capital. This landmark project adds to Orascom Construction’s large portfolio of high-profile transportation projects, which includes monorail, light rail, railway and metro. It also reinforces the Group’s position as a leading partner on mega projects in Egypt. Osama Bishai, CEO of Orascom Construction, commented, “We continue to build on our track record as a major player in the transportation sector. Following our joint success with Siemens on Egypt’s mega power projects, we are pleased to cooperate once again with our long-term repeat partner. This project will connect distant parts of Egypt in a sustainable manner while contributing to the infrastructure and economic development of the country.”
2021-02-02 14:59:58
Dr. Hanafy Gebaly, Speaker of Parliament, said that he visited the new administrative capital, describing it as “the most important achievements of Egypt and its dream to cross into the future.” This came during the beginning of the Parliament session on Sunday, February 14, in which the Speaker reviewed the details of his visit to the headquarters of the Parliament in the Administrative Capital. "I had the honor to visit the New Administrative Capital to find out the latest developments regarding the construction of the new building of the Council, and what I saw there is a miracle that every Egyptian should be proud of, whether it is done in the main building of the House of Representatives ... which includes the main hall that accommodates a thousand members, or the service buildings that cope pace with the latest developments of the era in terms of modernity and technology. He said: "I learned that work continues there day and night." The speaker of the House of Representatives thanked President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, saying, “He is the sponsor of development, who came out of the good land of Egypt in order to cross the bridge to complete the building of a modern civil state." He added: Thanks are extended to the Engineering Authority of the Armed Forces and its men, and thanks are also extended to the Arab Contractors Company, and to all companies operating there for their efforts to achieve this gigantic Egyptian edifice....
2021-03-03 11:50:08
Skyway Real Estate Development Company announced the opening of reservations for the first phase of its latest projects in the New Administrative Capital on February 21, at Helnan Landmark Hotel in New Cairo. Eng. Hosni El-Saedy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Skyway, said that the company obtained a plot of land of 3600 square meters in the Down Town area to develop an administrative tower with a height of 63 meters. He confirmed that the tower is 18 floors high, ( a roof, 3 garages, and 15 recurring floors), characterized by distinct designs that match the best international designs with investments of more than 400 million pounds. He added that The company has more distinguished marketing ideas, especially since we have the full desire to deliver on time to show our respect for the company's customers and to gain their confidence, especially since we have incomparable prices and payment systems. He added that the office of Engineer Mohamed Talaat, a consultant in the Administrative Capital, was able to complete the required drawings and amendments, as the company hopes to transfer many European experiences to Egypt while preserving the Egyptian splendor that goes in line with the administrative capital and the construction revolution in it. The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Skyway indicated that the tower is located in a strategic area on the Green River and next to all ministries and agencies at the meeting point of all vital are...
2021-03-03 11:50:21
