The New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) is currently developing 20 new cities of the fourth generation with a total area of 580,000 acres to accommodate 30 mn citizens, Invest-Gate reports.

Prime Minister and Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Development Mostafa Madbouly said that the new cities will play a role in providing a decent life to citizens, face rapid population growth and offer housing, investment and job opportunities, according to a statement on September 10.

The new cities are located in Cairo, Giza, Dakahlia, Beheira, Port Said, Marsa Matrouh, North Sinai, Beni Suef, Minya, Assiut, Qena, Luxor and Aswan.

New cities in Giza include October Gardens, which is built on an area of 41,000 acres. The first phase includes October Oasis on an area of 3,000 acres, comprising nearly 50,000 social housing units, according to Abdulmutallab Mamdouh, Vice President of NUCA.

The Sheikh Zayed City Extension is planned to include distinguished housing and service projects, while the New Sphinx City is planned on 32,000 acres, he added.

Other smart cities across Egypt include the New Administrative Capital, New Mansoura City, New Nubaria City in Beheira Governorate, Western Qena, and New Luxor.