The Administrative Capital for Urban Development (ACUD) has announced the completion of the first phase of its smart licensing and ministerial approvals system, marking a major transformation in the review of urban designs and the issuance of construction permits in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital. This collaboration ensures unified technical and regulatory standards, while strengthening accuracy, transparency and digital governance. In its first phase, the system enables developers and authorised representatives to register electronically, submit and track urban development project data online, and access approved building codes and technical requirements specific to the New Capital. It also allows for the electronic submission and real-time follow-up of applications for master plan approvals and ministerial decisions, alongside digital technical reviews of buildings. The company added that the second phase of the smart licensing and approvals system will introduce electronic payment for licensing and technical review fees, digital approvals and electronic signatures for master plans, and automated technical reviews of urban development master plans, further advancing the city’s digital urban management framework.

Source: Daily News Egypt December 28, 2025 17:27 UTC