As Egypt grapples with unprecedented internal displacement and refugee inflows, experts warn policymakers must balance humanitarian concerns with urban planning realities.
As the capital grapples with air pollution and water scarcity, government leaders and environmental researchers outline ambitious plans to reshape the city's ecological footprint.
A contentious vote on Nile Corniche development and new metro extensions marks another turning point in the capital's ongoing battle with congestion and urban sprawl.
As the fourth metro line nears completion and bus rapid transit expands, Cairo faces challenges similar to Istanbul and Lagos—but with distinctly Egyptian solutions.
As enrolment surges across the city, residents in Garden City and New Cairo face mounting pressure on local schools, forcing families to choose between overcrowded public institutions and increasingly expensive private alternatives.
Community members across central Cairo neighbourhoods are speaking out about escalating theft and assault, calling for urgent police reforms and better street lighting.
As thousands of migrants and refugees reshape Cairo's neighbourhoods, government bodies and civil society leaders warn of both opportunities and urgent resource challenges.
This week's municipal decisions signal a shift in how the governorate is tackling congestion and infrastructure, while concerns remain about displacement in upscale neighbourhoods.
As universities across the Middle East and Africa modernise their campuses, Cairo faces mounting pressure to compete internationally while managing rapid urban expansion.
As Cairo's middle-class districts grapple with fragmented welfare resources, a newly opened hub in one of the city's most affluent areas signals a shift toward integrated local support systems.
As the metro expands and ring roads multiply, Cairo is learning hard lessons from cities that got ahead on planning—and paying the price for those that didn't.
New municipal statistics expose the gap between housing demand and supply in Egypt's capital, raising questions about the sustainability of current urban planning strategies.
