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Egypt Under Construction of the Megaproject of the New Capital in the Desert, Estimated at R$ 300 Billion, to Alleviate Overpopulation in Cairo and Boost the Economy, Mixing Architectural Modernity with Socioeconomic Challenges.
Egypt, the cradle of ancient civilizations, is now embarking on the most ambitious urban megaproject of the century: the construction of a new administrative capital in the heart of the desert. This megacity, located 45 km from Cairo, stands out not only for its financial grandeur – around 300 billion Reais – but also for its promise of advanced infrastructure, challenging the contrast with the poverty that afflicts 30% of the Egyptian population.
Initiated in 2015, the New Administrative Capital of Egypt (NAC) represents a leap into the future, with plans to accommodate 6.5 million people in 1 million housing units. The project is strategically located near the vital Suez Canal, reinforcing its economic and logistical importance.
Construction of the New Administrative Capital
The new city shines with landmarks such as the gigantic government palace, the Nativity Cathedral – the largest in the Middle East – and the Iconic Tower, the tallest skyscraper in Africa, illuminating the megaproject. These structures are just the tip of the iceberg of a development intended to transform the desert into a hub of innovation and luxury.
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However, the NAC is more than a collection of architectural superlatives; it is a response to the explosive population growth in Cairo, which threatens its sustainability. With Greater Cairo expected to reach 40 million inhabitants by 2040, the new capital emerges as a necessary escape valve to avoid urban collapse.
Finances and Future: Between Criticisms and Opportunities of the Megaproject
The colossal budget of the megaproject, which now exceeds 58 billion dollars, is a target of criticism, especially considering the country’s economic conditions. The architecture of the NAC, although impressive, also raises questions about its coherence with traditional Egyptian identity. Nevertheless, the project attracts significant international investments and promises to be a driver of economic and tourist development for Egypt.
Projections are optimistic for the New Capital, anticipating not only a substantial population increase but also a significant contribution to the local economy. If everything goes as planned, the NAC will not only be a monumental architectural feat but also a catalyst for an era of renewed prosperity in Egypt.
Egito realmente precisa fazer algo inovador. Mas a questão populacional, não é apenas aumento de moradias e sim uma reeducação, um pensamento diferente sobre controle na quantidade de filhos.
Você tem toda razão! O Egito tá naquela de inovar com essa nova capital, mas o xis da questão vai além de só aumentar as casas, né?
O vídeo não falou nada sobre os meios de transporte.
Olá, bom dia.
Gostei desta reportagem “O Egito se reinventando” para um novo protagonismo na história universal.
Que bom que você gostou! A reportagem mostra como o Egito está buscando um novo papel no cenário mundial, através de projetos ambiciosos como a construção da nova capital administrativa. É um movimento significativo para a reinvenção do país.