A New Chinese-Built Egyptian Capital is Rising Out of the Sand Near Cairo

Egypt’s new administrative capital located 45 kilometers outside of the current capital in Cairo is now taking shape and with towers rising from the barren, sandy landscape. The project’s being built and financed by the state-owned construction giant China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC).

Construction is expected to be complete towards the end of 2022. 

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