The Chairman of the New Administrative Capital for Urban Development, Ahmed Zaki Abdeen, confirmed in a statement that the governments of 30 foreign countries have reserved land in Egypt’s new administrative capital, with the intention of moving their embassies and consulates to the diplomatic district. Abdeen added in a statement to Youm7 that the list of countries includes the United States, Saudi Arabic, Nigeria, Bahrain, and the UAE. Abdeen’s company receives daily requests from countries wanting to secure land in the new capital. Thus far, 60 countries have sent requests for land, including Brazil, Argentina, India, Korea, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Gabon, Chine, Kuwait, and Kazakhstan. Abdeen went on to say that the New Administrative Capital will be an integrated city that provides its residents with a wide assortment of social and cultural activities.

Source: Egypt Independent September 18, 2020 14:37 UTC