Cairo, 5 July 2026
Egypt has inaugurated the "Octagon" military headquarters in its new administrative capital east of Cairo. Covering approximately 90 square kilometers—roughly the size of Lisbon—the complex is considered by observers to be one of the largest worldwide and is estimated to cost the equivalent of around 50 billion euros.
The complex, named "Octagon," is located in the new administrative capital east of Cairo and, at approximately 90 square kilometers, is roughly the size of Lisbon. The command center covers approximately 90 square kilometers—roughly the size of Lisbon—and is considered by observers to be one of the largest worldwide.
With estimated costs equivalent to 50 billion euros, the Octagon is also one of the most expensive projects since Egyptian President al-Sisi came to power. The facility thus joins a series of prestigious mega-construction projects with which the Egyptian leadership aims to reshape the country.