Al Maqsad New Capital is a new, purpose-built city located east of Cairo, Egypt. The city is part of a larger plan to develop and expand the Cairo metropolitan area. The city is being developed by the Egyptian government and is set to become the new administrative and financial center of Egypt. Al Maqsad New Capital will feature a range of residential, commercial, and industrial areas, as well as a number of public amenities, including parks and recreational areas. The city is designed to accommodate up to five million people and is expected to be completed by 2022. Al Maqsad New Capital is part of a larger plan to develop the Cairo metropolitan area, which includes the development of a new international airport and a new ring road.