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Army tighten grip on New Administrative Capital

The new Egyptian city and future administrative capital has welcomed its first tenants under the watchful eye of the army, keen to capitalise on the vast project run by its Administrative Capital for Urban Development. The army is also just as invested in other sections of Egypt's economy, like energy and media. [...]
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