The administrative capital was established by a decision of the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
The administrative capital was established by the decision of the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi No. 57 of 2016 and its establishment was announced during the Conference for the Support and Development of the Egyptian Economy held in Sharm El-Sheikh from 13 to 15 March 2015