This afternoon, Engineer Sherif El-Sherbini, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, held a meeting to assess the progress of several major national projects. These include the “Central Business District” in the New Administrative Capital, the “Downtown Towers” project, and the “Alamein Crystal Lagoons” project in New Alamein City. The meeting was attended by Dr. Abdelkhaleq Ibrahim, Assistant Minister for Technical Affairs, Engineer Amin Ghoneim, Deputy Chairman of the New Urban Communities Authority for Development, Accountant Mohamed Ragai, Assistant Deputy Chairman for Financial and Administrative Affairs, Engineer Amr Khattab, Director of the Minister’s Technical Office, and representatives from Encom and the consulting office.
Minister El-Sherbini emphasized the importance of adhering to the deadlines for the initial handover of the towers in the Central Business District of the New Administrative Capital, as well as the completion timelines for the exterior finishes of the Downtown Towers and the first phase of Alamein Crystal Lagoons in New Alamein City.
The minister highlighted that the Central Business District includes 20 towers, divided as follows: 10 towers designated for administrative, office, commercial, and service purposes; 5 residential towers; and 4 interconnected crescent-shaped towers, which will serve as a hotel, serviced apartments, and offer public services, entertainment, and commercial facilities. Additionally, the iconic tower, standing at approximately 400 meters, will be the tallest building in Africa and will feature a mix of hotel, commercial, and administrative spaces.
In New Alamein City, the Downtown Towers project includes five fully serviced residential towers. These include an iconic tower standing at 250 meters with 68 floors and a total area of 465,000 square meters. The remaining four towers are each 200 meters tall, with 56 floors and a combined area of 320,000 square meters. The towers will be surrounded by the Alamein Crystal Lagoons, complete with islands and a variety of entertainment and commercial activities, providing residents and visitors with world-class experiences. The project will also feature a tourist promenade, setting a new global benchmark for similar developments.
