New Qena

New Qena is a city located in Upper Egypt, on the east bank of the Nile River. It serves as the capital of the Qena Governorate. The city was established in the late 20th century as a planned urban center to alleviate population pressure on the older city of Qena, which lies across the river. New Qena features modern infrastructure, residential areas, and administrative buildings. It is connected to Qena and other major Egyptian cities via road networks. As a relatively new city, it continues to develop and expand, attracting residents and businesses seeking a more modern and planned environment compared to the older, more congested urban centers in the region. The city's development reflects Egypt's broader efforts to modernize infrastructure and redistribute population growth away from the Nile Delta and established urban areas. Its economy is primarily based on administrative services, trade, and light industries.