Mariout Hills has confirmed plans to finish its USD 168 mn sustainable Eco City project on the north coast by 2023, Reuters reports. The project will be developed in two phases, with the hotel set to use solar energy and air condensation for its power and water requirements. Phase 1 is scheduled for completion in 2022, and will include a four-star hotel spanning 115 acres, a 2 MW solar power plant, and a 5k-liter per day water production plant. Phase 2 will include 288 homes and a commercial area. Discussions are reportedly ongoing with a Swiss hospitality firm to manage the hotel.

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