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 shift in reviewing urban designs and issuing construction permits in Egypt's New Administrative Capital. The system aims to simplify procedures, speed up workflows, and boost service efficiency for real estate developers, cutting approval times and fostering a more appealing investment climate.
In a move to bolster digital governance, the Administrative Capital for Urban Development (ACUD) has finished the initial phase of its smart licensing and ministerial approvals system. This platform focuses on easing urban design reviews and construction permit issuance in Egypt's New Administrative Capital, through integration with various government bodies including the New Urban Communities Authority, the Egyptian Insurance Pool, the Housing and Building National Research Center, Civil Protection, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Ministry of Education and Technical Education, and the New Capital Authority.
During this first phase, developers and their authorized representatives can register online, submit and monitor urban development project details digitally, and access specific approved building codes and technical requirements for the New Capital. It also supports electronic applications and real-time tracking for master plan approvals and ministerial decisions, along with digital technical assessments of structures.
For building permits, the system allows uploading necessary documents and engineering drawings, electronic responses to technical feedback, and full processing without physical visits. ACUD stated that the initiative advances transparency and digital governance, delivering a seamless online experience that aids developers, boosts construction activities, and increases the New Capital's appeal to both local and international investors.
The upcoming second phase will incorporate electronic fee payments, digital approvals with e-signatures for master plans, and automated technical reviews of urban development plans, further strengthening the city's digital urban management.