As part of the government's gradual transition to the new administrative capital by the end of December, the Egyptian cabinet met for the first time in the New Administrative Capital. The government said in a statement on Thursday that the conference "addressed political, social, and economic issues, as well as the latest developments surrounding Covid-19 and how to give vaccination doses to individuals."

According to media sources, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli stated that "today's meeting sends a powerful statement to the world that Egypt continues to travel steadily towards a brighter future despite hurdles." He stated that a number of ministries had already acquired their new premises and will begin a six-month trial operation there.

The new administrative capital, which has been under construction for the past five years around 50 kilometres east of Cairo on a 714-square-kilometre plot of land, is expected to eventually house 6.5 million people. The government had intended to shift ministries and 52,300 government employees to the new capital by mid-2020, but the Covid-19 epidemic caused the relocation to be postponed. "Moving to the new capital is not simply a geographical shift; it also entails a full transformation of the government's administrative operations in light of efforts to promote good governance and digitalize services," Madbouli explained.

President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi authorised the government in November to begin moving state personnel to the new capital's government area for a six-month trial period beginning in December.

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