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Egypt’s new capital hosted its first major event on Jan. 1, 2026, featuring a China-built CBD, fireworks, and drone shows.
Egypt’s new administrative capital hosted its first major public event on New Year’s Day 2026, a celebration centered on the China-built Central Business District.
A fireworks display at the 385.8-meter Iconic Tower—Africa’s tallest building—drew about 15,000 people, joined by drone shows, Arab artist performances, and family activities.
The CBD, developed by China State Construction Engineering Corporation, features 20 skyscrapers and is part of Egypt’s Belt and Road Initiative-driven modernization.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly called the project the “crown jewel of the new republic,” praising its smart-city design and infrastructure.
Attendees expressed pride in the development, citing strong Egypt-China ties and the city’s global ambitions.
La nueva capital de Egipto organizó su primer evento importante el 1 de enero de 2026, con un CBD construido en China, fuegos artificiales y espectáculos de drones.