Transforming healthcare with a 2,000+ bed medical city in Cairo, offering world-class
services, cutting-edge research, and specialized care, strategically located for regional access
and economic impact.

Project Name: CAPITAL MED – International Medical City

Type of Project: Healthcare & Medical City Development

Location: Greater Cairo, Egypt

Purpose:

• To establish the largest and most advanced medical city in the MENA region.
• To offer world-class healthcare services, education, training, and research.
• To contribute significantly to Egypt’s healthcare infrastructure, regional medical tourism, and economic development.

Need or Problem:

• The need for a state-of-the-art medical facility to serve Egypt, the MENA region, and Africa.
• High demand for advanced medical care, research, and education in the region.

Description:

A 110-acre medical city featuring a 2,000+ bed capacity, specialized medical institutes, research centers, residential, and commercial areas.

Phased construction over 7 years with 3 main phases:

Phase 1 (Q1-2019 to Q4-2020): 374-bed Badr University Centre, Ambulatory & Outpatient Center, Rehabilitation and Wellness Institute.

Phase 2 (Y3-Y5): Emergency & Trauma Institute, Women and Children Institute, Transplant Institute.

Phase 3 (Y5-Y7): Behavioral & Mental Disorders Institute, Geriatric Health Care Institute, Advanced Research Institutes, and Assisted Living Care.

Timeline:

Construction began in Q1-2019 with Phase 1 scheduled to open by Q4-2020.

Full project completion by 2027.

Total Project Cost: $850 million.

Capital Required:
$300 million for Phase 1, financed through a 9:1 debt-to-equity structure.

Community Benefits:

• Creation of thousands of jobs during construction and operation.
• Improved access to world-class healthcare for Egyptians and the wider MENA region.
• Establishment of a medical hub for education, research, and healthcare innovation.

Sustainability:

• Use of sustainable construction methods and energy-efficient technologies.
• Long-term commitment to improving regional healthcare standards.
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Risks:

• Construction delays due to complex healthcare infrastructure.
• Potential fluctuations in the global medical tourism market

Mitigation:

• Strong partnership with international healthcare design firms.
• Careful financial planning and phased development to reduce risks.

Rewards:

• Long-term growth in healthcare services and medical tourism.
• Significant contribution to Egypt’s regional and global healthcare reputation.
• Job creation and educational opportunities in the healthcare sector.

Project Developer: Dr. Hassan El-Kalla (Lead Developer and Visionary behind CAPITAL MED).

Architectural Firms:

• HKS: Global leader in healthcare design, responsible for the medical city’s overall architectural planning.
• SHAFIE-SHERIF Bureau (SSB): Local partner with over 70 years of architectural expertise in the MENA region, specializing in healthcare projects.

Consulting Partners:

• SHAKER Consultancy Group: Providing specialized consultancy for construction and project management.
• Crescent Technologies: Engineering and technology solutions partner.
• CDEC (Center of Design & Engineering Consulting): Engineering services for medical facilities and infrastructure.
• SITES INTERNATIONAL: Experts in landscape and urban planning.
• Malek Designers & Consultants (USA): International design consultants specializing in healthcare projects.