Egypt is currently developing a New Administrative Capital (NAC) to decentralize government functions and alleviate pressure on Cairo.

Launched in 2015, the New Administrative Capital project is an ambitious initiative to construct a completely new, modern capital city east of Cairo. This mega-project aims to house key government ministries, the presidential palace, foreign embassies, and eventually host millions of residents, serving as a new hub for governance and business. The rationale behind the NAC is to address Cairo's growing congestion, pollution, and overpopulation, offering a sustainable and technologically advanced urban environment. While Cairo will retain its cultural and historical significance, many official functions are gradually being relocated to the NAC, representing a significant shift in Egypt's urban planning and national strategy.