Suez canal economic zone

[1] The zone encompasses an area of over 461 square kilometers and is located along the eastern and western banks of the Suez Canal.

[2] The concept of the Suez Canal Economic Zone was first proposed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in August 2014,[3] as a part of his broader vision for economic development in Egypt.

The zone is strategically located at the intersection of major international shipping routes, providing easy access to global markets.

The Suez Canal Economic Zone aims to promote economic growth in Egypt by attracting foreign investment and facilitating the development of new industries.

[5] The Suez Canal Economic Zone is home to a range of world-class infrastructure, a new major expressway linking East Port Said to the regional network, Six new road and rail tunnels to increase cross-canal connectivity, Seven underwater tunnels under the Canal to link Sinai Peninsula to Egypt's mainland, Power, water and telecommunications networks to support integrated development, and Dry port projects at Ismailia and 10th Ramadan to boost the region's logistical capacity.