The Minister highlighted this development as a crucial step in preparing the CBD for full operation, ensuring the provision of integrated services that meet the highest international standards. This initiative aligns with Egypt's broader vision for constructing smart and sustainable cities.
Engineer Mohamed Adel, Head of the New Administrative
Capital Authority, clarified that the gas supply commenced after obtaining a
validity test certificate for the underground network. He noted that the final
asphalt layer work in the area is still in progress, forming part of the
comprehensive plan to complete infrastructure work and final finishes. He has
instructed the committee responsible for the Towers area to conduct regular
inspections to monitor the implementation of directives and ensure work
progresses according to the defined schedule.
Adel also highlighted that the CBD in the capital is home to
the Iconic Tower, Africa's tallest tower, standing at nearly 400 meters. This
impressive structure integrates hotel, commercial, and administrative
functions. It features an international hotel making its debut in the Egyptian
and African markets, 40 floors of multi-use administrative offices, 10 floors
with a total of 52 hotel apartments, and 30 hotel floors comprising 183 rooms.
The tower spans a total area of 266,000 square meters.
He added that the CBD also features a group of multi-use
towers, including 10 administrative, office, commercial, and service towers.
These towers have total areas reaching 806,000 square meters and heights
ranging from 80 to 175 meters.
Additionally, there are 5 residential towers containing 1,700 fully finished residential units, with total areas of 102,000 square meters and heights ranging from 152 to 200 meters. Finally, the CBD boasts the Crescent Towers, which consist of 4 interconnected towers offering hotel, residential, service, and entertainment activities, reaching a height of 64 meters.