By Alfred Anate Mayaki

Media Report (Zawya) -- The Spine is a massive $27 billion (EGP 1.4 trillion) urban development project launched in April 2026 by the Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) in partnership with the National Bank of Egypt. Located east of Cairo within the existing Madinaty development, it is being hailed as Egypt's first "cognitive city," integrating advanced AI and IoT technologies into a car-free urban environment.

This factsheet provides a comprehensive picture of the new mega project, while highlighting its expected economic impact on Egypt.

• The Spine is located at the heart of Madinaty along East Cairo's fastest-growing corridor, which benefits from proximity to key economic and residential hubs, as well as major international airports, enhancing its global accessibility. It serves as a strategic central axis within Greater Cairo, with direct connectivity to the New Administrative Capital and an integrated network of regional transport corridors, reinforcing its position as a pivotal urban and investment destination.
• The project spans 2.4 million square meters (sqm) of land, with a total built-up area of 3.8 million sqm, comprising around 20,000 residential units and 1,251 serviced apartments, alongside 580,000 sqm of Grade A+ office space dedicated to business and financial activities.
• The Spine includes 565,000 sqm for retail, dining, and entertainment, in addition to global hospitality offerings with 3,500 hotel rooms and suites. The development features 165 landmark towers reaching up to 130 meters, complemented by over one million square meters of landscaped green areas and water features.

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