New Urban Communities Authority

The New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) is an Egyptian state-owned entity affiliated with the Ministry of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities. Established by Law No. 59 of 1979, NUCA is the state's primary body for the planning, establishment, and development of new cities and urban communities across Egypt. Its main objectives are to redistribute the population away from the densely populated Nile Valley, create new areas of attraction, and provide housing and infrastructure. The authority is responsible for major developments such as the New Administrative Capital, New Alamein, 6th of October City, and New Cairo. Its headquarters are located in Sheikh Zayed City.