Summary
Egypt has announced plans to construct Jirian city, a desert development that will redirect 7% of the Nile River’s annual quota to support upscale housing and a major agricultural project. This initiative aims to address severe water shortages, economic challenges, and increase the value of state assets, as stated by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. The project, covering 6.8 million sq meters, will include residential and commercial spaces, a yacht marina, and a free economic zone, with 10 million cubic meters of Nile water allocated daily to aid irrigation.
