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Over two decades after its completion, Songdo, South Korea has been a template for smart city development internationally. The city was initially built as a sustainable technology hub and is widely considered as one of the first “smart cities”.
Over two decades after its completion, Songdo, South Korea has been a template for smart city development internationally. The city was initially built as a sustainable technology hub and is widely considered as one of the first “smart cities”.
Songdo two decades on: The cautionary tale in smart city design - TNGlobal
Cities need systems that can adapt in real time, not ones that wait for instructions from a central office. DePIN makes this possible by distributing control across the network.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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Over two decades after its completion, Songdo, South Korea has been a template for smart city development internationally. The city was initially built as a sustainable technology hub and is widely considered as one of the first “smart cities”.
Over two decades after its completion, Songdo, South Korea has been a template for smart city development internationally. The city was initially built as a sustainable technology hub and is widely considered as one of the first “smart cities”.
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The Line, Saudi Arabia’s proposed futuristic city, is in the process of being scaled back due to concerns about its feasibility and cost. The city was initially designed to hold nine million residents, however the reworked...
The Line, Saudi Arabia’s proposed futuristic city, is in the process of being scaled back due to concerns about its feasibility and cost. The city was initially designed to hold nine million residents, however the reworked...
End of The Line? Saudi scales back plan for 100-mile-long megacity in the desert
The Line was unveiled as part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 plan in 2016 – it is now being massively scaled back
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November 13, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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The Line, Saudi Arabia’s proposed futuristic city, is in the process of being scaled back due to concerns about its feasibility and cost. The city was initially designed to hold nine million residents, however the reworked...
The Line, Saudi Arabia’s proposed futuristic city, is in the process of being scaled back due to concerns about its feasibility and cost. The city was initially designed to hold nine million residents, however the reworked...
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Telosa City is a conceptual masterplanned city envisioned by billionaire Marc Lore. The city is planned around “Equitism Tower”, which represents the city’s commitment to open governance. The developers of Telosa City, BIG, are also behind...
Telosa City is a conceptual masterplanned city envisioned by billionaire Marc Lore. The city is planned around “Equitism Tower”, which represents the city’s commitment to open governance. The developers of Telosa City, BIG, are also behind...
BIG unveils new images for the Telosa City masterplan, focusing on 'people-centric' design
World Architecture Community News - BIG unveils new images for the Telosa City masterplan, focusing on 'people-centric' design
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November 13, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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Telosa City is a conceptual masterplanned city envisioned by billionaire Marc Lore. The city is planned around “Equitism Tower”, which represents the city’s commitment to open governance. The developers of Telosa City, BIG, are also behind...
Telosa City is a conceptual masterplanned city envisioned by billionaire Marc Lore. The city is planned around “Equitism Tower”, which represents the city’s commitment to open governance. The developers of Telosa City, BIG, are also behind...
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Chengdu Future Science and Technology City is one of many new cities cropping up throughout China in an effort to lessen the burden of population density in major cities. Developed as part of Chengdu’s western expansion strategy, the project aims to support...
Chengdu Future Science and Technology City is one of many new cities cropping up throughout China in an effort to lessen the burden of population density in major cities. Developed as part of Chengdu’s western expansion strategy, the project aims to support...
New ‘future city’ to rise in southwest China | CNN
Plans for a new “future city” in Chengdu features a design that will combine industry and technology with the pastoral beauty of the countryside.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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Chengdu Future Science and Technology City is one of many new cities cropping up throughout China in an effort to lessen the burden of population density in major cities. Developed as part of Chengdu’s western expansion strategy, the project aims to support...
Chengdu Future Science and Technology City is one of many new cities cropping up throughout China in an effort to lessen the burden of population density in major cities. Developed as part of Chengdu’s western expansion strategy, the project aims to support...
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Smart Forest City near Cancun, Mexico, is the brainchild of architect Stefano Boeri. The city was proposed as an alternative project to a shopping complex and would involve reforesting the surrounding land. The plans for the city are extremely ambitious...
Smart Forest City near Cancun, Mexico, is the brainchild of architect Stefano Boeri. The city was proposed as an alternative project to a shopping complex and would involve reforesting the surrounding land. The plans for the city are extremely ambitious...
Stefano Boeri aims to build the first ever sustainable ‘Smart Forest City’
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November 13, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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Smart Forest City near Cancun, Mexico, is the brainchild of architect Stefano Boeri. The city was proposed as an alternative project to a shopping complex and would involve reforesting the surrounding land. The plans for the city are extremely ambitious...
Smart Forest City near Cancun, Mexico, is the brainchild of architect Stefano Boeri. The city was proposed as an alternative project to a shopping complex and would involve reforesting the surrounding land. The plans for the city are extremely ambitious...
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BiodiverCity, Malaysia, represents a highly ambitious new city project of three islands built from reclaimed land. The developers BIG seek to make the city into a major tourist destination while simultaneously promoting sustainability and biodiversity...
BiodiverCity, Malaysia, represents a highly ambitious new city project of three islands built from reclaimed land. The developers BIG seek to make the city into a major tourist destination while simultaneously promoting sustainability and biodiversity...
Forget Neom, Malaysia's BiodiverCity is ultimate futuristic city goals
Forget Saudi Arabia’s Neom, Malaysia's new project is the ultimate futuristic city goal, Dezeen reported.Three man-made islands off the coast of Penang Island, Malaysia, will be...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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BiodiverCity, Malaysia, represents a highly ambitious new city project of three islands built from reclaimed land. The developers BIG seek to make the city into a major tourist destination while simultaneously promoting sustainability and biodiversity...
BiodiverCity, Malaysia, represents a highly ambitious new city project of three islands built from reclaimed land. The developers BIG seek to make the city into a major tourist destination while simultaneously promoting sustainability and biodiversity...
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After being effectively abandoned for the past five years, the prospective capital of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, is undergoing renewed funding and interest in the project’s completion. Amaravati’s development was initially stalled by legal complications..
After being effectively abandoned for the past five years, the prospective capital of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, is undergoing renewed funding and interest in the project’s completion. Amaravati’s development was initially stalled by legal complications..
Amaravati revived: All you need to know about Andhra Pradesh’s capital in making
After years of uncertainty, development of Andhra Pradesh’s capital Amaravati is back on track. Revived by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s 2024 return to power and fresh funding, Prime Minister Nar...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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After being effectively abandoned for the past five years, the prospective capital of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, is undergoing renewed funding and interest in the project’s completion. Amaravati’s development was initially stalled by legal complications..
After being effectively abandoned for the past five years, the prospective capital of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, is undergoing renewed funding and interest in the project’s completion. Amaravati’s development was initially stalled by legal complications..
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In 2014, Ecuador completed construction of Yachay “City of Knowledge”. Yachay was intended to be a “Latin American Silicon Valley” to jumpstart the tech industry in Ecuador. However, ten years later, Yachay’s main feature is university...
In 2014, Ecuador completed construction of Yachay “City of Knowledge”. Yachay was intended to be a “Latin American Silicon Valley” to jumpstart the tech industry in Ecuador. However, ten years later, Yachay’s main feature is university...
Yachay Tech: The Quick Demise of Ecuador’s ‘Silicon Valley’ - Nearshore Americas
Ecuador’s Yachay “City of Knowledge", once former president Rafael Correa’s pride, is one of countless unfulfilled "Latin American Sillicon Valley" projects.
nearshoreamericas.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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In 2014, Ecuador completed construction of Yachay “City of Knowledge”. Yachay was intended to be a “Latin American Silicon Valley” to jumpstart the tech industry in Ecuador. However, ten years later, Yachay’s main feature is university...
In 2014, Ecuador completed construction of Yachay “City of Knowledge”. Yachay was intended to be a “Latin American Silicon Valley” to jumpstart the tech industry in Ecuador. However, ten years later, Yachay’s main feature is university...
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The Korean Land and Housing Corporation (LH) is one of many Korean companies bidding for the contracts to build new cities in Vietnam. One such city is Bac Ninh New City. Korean construction firms have been closely involved in new city projects both...
The Korean Land and Housing Corporation (LH) is one of many Korean companies bidding for the contracts to build new cities in Vietnam. One such city is Bac Ninh New City. Korean construction firms have been closely involved in new city projects both...
Korea Land & Housing Corporation initiates $5.87 trillion Bac Ninh new city project
Korea Land & Housing Corporation initiates $5.87 trillion Bac Ninh new city project Korea Land & Housing Corporation embarks on a massive urban development initiative in Vietnams Bac Ninh region.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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The Korean Land and Housing Corporation (LH) is one of many Korean companies bidding for the contracts to build new cities in Vietnam. One such city is Bac Ninh New City. Korean construction firms have been closely involved in new city projects both...
The Korean Land and Housing Corporation (LH) is one of many Korean companies bidding for the contracts to build new cities in Vietnam. One such city is Bac Ninh New City. Korean construction firms have been closely involved in new city projects both...
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Thanks to its lowlying coastal location, the Philippines’ capital city Manila is vulnerable to climate change-related disasters. As a safeguard, the Philippines has planned New Clark City as a “climate-resilient” alternative capital between two mountain ranges.
Thanks to its lowlying coastal location, the Philippines’ capital city Manila is vulnerable to climate change-related disasters. As a safeguard, the Philippines has planned New Clark City as a “climate-resilient” alternative capital between two mountain ranges.
The promises and challenges of the Philippines' new climate-resilient city
New Clark City is being built from scratch to withstand extreme weather. Will it be a beacon of hope or a greenwashed illusion?
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November 13, 2025 at 3:36 AM
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Thanks to its lowlying coastal location, the Philippines’ capital city Manila is vulnerable to climate change-related disasters. As a safeguard, the Philippines has planned New Clark City as a “climate-resilient” alternative capital between two mountain ranges.
Thanks to its lowlying coastal location, the Philippines’ capital city Manila is vulnerable to climate change-related disasters. As a safeguard, the Philippines has planned New Clark City as a “climate-resilient” alternative capital between two mountain ranges.
#newcities www.capetownetc.com/property/pla...
The population of Cape Town, South Africa has increased to an unsustainable size, resulting in a major housing shortage in the city. With new city Milkwood City, South Africa attempts to find a solution to the Cape Town housing crisis...
The population of Cape Town, South Africa has increased to an unsustainable size, resulting in a major housing shortage in the city. With new city Milkwood City, South Africa attempts to find a solution to the Cape Town housing crisis...
Plans revealed for new city outside Cape Town
A bold vision is emerging just outside of Cape Town as developers propose the ambitious Milkwood City project, previously known as West Cape:
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November 13, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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The population of Cape Town, South Africa has increased to an unsustainable size, resulting in a major housing shortage in the city. With new city Milkwood City, South Africa attempts to find a solution to the Cape Town housing crisis...
The population of Cape Town, South Africa has increased to an unsustainable size, resulting in a major housing shortage in the city. With new city Milkwood City, South Africa attempts to find a solution to the Cape Town housing crisis...
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With new city California Forever, billionaire Jan Sramek seeks to build a walkable, affordable city for 400,000. Sramek has already secured nearly a billion dollars in funding from Silicon Valley investors. However, local farmers remain...
With new city California Forever, billionaire Jan Sramek seeks to build a walkable, affordable city for 400,000. Sramek has already secured nearly a billion dollars in funding from Silicon Valley investors. However, local farmers remain...
The bold city project of the tech elite - California Forever
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November 13, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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With new city California Forever, billionaire Jan Sramek seeks to build a walkable, affordable city for 400,000. Sramek has already secured nearly a billion dollars in funding from Silicon Valley investors. However, local farmers remain...
With new city California Forever, billionaire Jan Sramek seeks to build a walkable, affordable city for 400,000. Sramek has already secured nearly a billion dollars in funding from Silicon Valley investors. However, local farmers remain...
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In an effort to move its population away from living in slums, Algeria has begun the construction of five new cities designed to provide low-cost housing for Algerians. One such new city is Boughezoul, which was strategically placed to connect...
In an effort to move its population away from living in slums, Algeria has begun the construction of five new cities designed to provide low-cost housing for Algerians. One such new city is Boughezoul, which was strategically placed to connect...
“The new Algeria is now”: massive housing and infrastructure projects | Africanews
Algeria has embarked upon a hugely ambitious project to build five major new cities from scratch. Already 3 million people have benefitted from the distribution of 800,000 housing units and 2 major sp...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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In an effort to move its population away from living in slums, Algeria has begun the construction of five new cities designed to provide low-cost housing for Algerians. One such new city is Boughezoul, which was strategically placed to connect...
In an effort to move its population away from living in slums, Algeria has begun the construction of five new cities designed to provide low-cost housing for Algerians. One such new city is Boughezoul, which was strategically placed to connect...
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Jordan’s plans to build a new city inbetween its capital Amman and second-largest city Zarqa have been subject to heavy criticism. In particular, the Jordan Planning Forum, has stated its opposition to the project on the basis that the city will worsen...
Jordan’s plans to build a new city inbetween its capital Amman and second-largest city Zarqa have been subject to heavy criticism. In particular, the Jordan Planning Forum, has stated its opposition to the project on the basis that the city will worsen...
Plans for New Jordanian City Raise Concern Among Experts - The Media Line
The Jordanian government announced its plan last week […]
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November 13, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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Jordan’s plans to build a new city inbetween its capital Amman and second-largest city Zarqa have been subject to heavy criticism. In particular, the Jordan Planning Forum, has stated its opposition to the project on the basis that the city will worsen...
Jordan’s plans to build a new city inbetween its capital Amman and second-largest city Zarqa have been subject to heavy criticism. In particular, the Jordan Planning Forum, has stated its opposition to the project on the basis that the city will worsen...
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Despite being promoted as a future exemplar of Indian innovation and development, Bharat Future City in Telangana, India has been subject to criticism by residents. Communities in the area depend largely on farming for survival, and construction of..
Despite being promoted as a future exemplar of Indian innovation and development, Bharat Future City in Telangana, India has been subject to criticism by residents. Communities in the area depend largely on farming for survival, and construction of..
Bharat Future City: Telangana’s Mega Project Faces Backlash from Farmers and Environmentalists
Announced with promises of jobs and industrial growth, the Congress-led Bharat Future City revives a controversial BRS-era plan, igniting protests over land acquisition, ecological risks, and politica...
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November 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Despite being promoted as a future exemplar of Indian innovation and development, Bharat Future City in Telangana, India has been subject to criticism by residents. Communities in the area depend largely on farming for survival, and construction of..
Despite being promoted as a future exemplar of Indian innovation and development, Bharat Future City in Telangana, India has been subject to criticism by residents. Communities in the area depend largely on farming for survival, and construction of..
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Plans for a new city in Bhubaneswar, India were announced earlier this year in a collaboration between the Bhubaneswar government and a Singaporean construction firm.
Plans for a new city in Bhubaneswar, India were announced earlier this year in a collaboration between the Bhubaneswar government and a Singaporean construction firm.
BDA unveils new city plan on foundation day | Bhubaneswar News - The Times of India
Bhubaneswar: Taking urban development to new heights, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) on Monday unveiled an ambitious plan to develop the .
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November 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Plans for a new city in Bhubaneswar, India were announced earlier this year in a collaboration between the Bhubaneswar government and a Singaporean construction firm.
Plans for a new city in Bhubaneswar, India were announced earlier this year in a collaboration between the Bhubaneswar government and a Singaporean construction firm.
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Eko Atlantic City is a new Nigerian city being constructed on reclaimed land. Specifically, a massive seawall named the Great Wall of Lagos is being built to protect both Eko Atlantic City and nearby Victoria Island from being destroyed by erosion.
Eko Atlantic City is a new Nigerian city being constructed on reclaimed land. Specifically, a massive seawall named the Great Wall of Lagos is being built to protect both Eko Atlantic City and nearby Victoria Island from being destroyed by erosion.
About Eko Atlantic - Eko Atlantic
ABOUT EKO ATLANTIC Invest Today An Investment Opportunity On An Unprecedented Scale Eko Atlantic is an entire new coastal city
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November 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Eko Atlantic City is a new Nigerian city being constructed on reclaimed land. Specifically, a massive seawall named the Great Wall of Lagos is being built to protect both Eko Atlantic City and nearby Victoria Island from being destroyed by erosion.
Eko Atlantic City is a new Nigerian city being constructed on reclaimed land. Specifically, a massive seawall named the Great Wall of Lagos is being built to protect both Eko Atlantic City and nearby Victoria Island from being destroyed by erosion.
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Tatu City is a new city and special economic zone in Kenya, on the outskirts of Nairobi. The difference between the two cities, which are a mere twelve miles from each other, is like night and day. Tatu City’s strict enforcement of the law has made it a much...
Tatu City is a new city and special economic zone in Kenya, on the outskirts of Nairobi. The difference between the two cities, which are a mere twelve miles from each other, is like night and day. Tatu City’s strict enforcement of the law has made it a much...
A startup city in Kenya tries to tackle Africa's problem of urbanizing while poor
Tatu City outside Kenya's capital is a startup city, privately owned and with aspirations of eventually having a population of 250,000.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Tatu City is a new city and special economic zone in Kenya, on the outskirts of Nairobi. The difference between the two cities, which are a mere twelve miles from each other, is like night and day. Tatu City’s strict enforcement of the law has made it a much...
Tatu City is a new city and special economic zone in Kenya, on the outskirts of Nairobi. The difference between the two cities, which are a mere twelve miles from each other, is like night and day. Tatu City’s strict enforcement of the law has made it a much...
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In order to combat a major housing shortage and urban overpopulation, the Iraqi government has planned multiple new residential cities outside Baghdad to house residents. One such new city is Ali Al-Wardi, which will have 100,000 homes once completed.
In order to combat a major housing shortage and urban overpopulation, the Iraqi government has planned multiple new residential cities outside Baghdad to house residents. One such new city is Ali Al-Wardi, which will have 100,000 homes once completed.
Inside Iraq’s multi-billion-dollar drive to build mega-cities
In-depth: Iraq has been mired in a housing crisis for decades. The government hopes to combat this with an ambitious plan to build scores of new mega-cities.
www.newarab.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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In order to combat a major housing shortage and urban overpopulation, the Iraqi government has planned multiple new residential cities outside Baghdad to house residents. One such new city is Ali Al-Wardi, which will have 100,000 homes once completed.
In order to combat a major housing shortage and urban overpopulation, the Iraqi government has planned multiple new residential cities outside Baghdad to house residents. One such new city is Ali Al-Wardi, which will have 100,000 homes once completed.
#newcities www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
With Jirian, the Egyptian government seems to be trying to create new arable land for agriculture while simultaneously developing luxury cities to increase economic prosperity. As a whole, Egypt has invested heavily in the creation of new cities.
With Jirian, the Egyptian government seems to be trying to create new arable land for agriculture while simultaneously developing luxury cities to increase economic prosperity. As a whole, Egypt has invested heavily in the creation of new cities.
Egypt unveils plan for new desert city in latest megaproject
Egypt on Sunday unveiled plans for a vast new urban development west of Cairo where a man-made channel of the River Nile will eventually wind through what was once arid desert.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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With Jirian, the Egyptian government seems to be trying to create new arable land for agriculture while simultaneously developing luxury cities to increase economic prosperity. As a whole, Egypt has invested heavily in the creation of new cities.
With Jirian, the Egyptian government seems to be trying to create new arable land for agriculture while simultaneously developing luxury cities to increase economic prosperity. As a whole, Egypt has invested heavily in the creation of new cities.