The idea of the Imaginative News
The idea is to transform public parks into WiFi Parks with both economic and social value by designing them to include free high-speed internet, restaurants and food trucks offering a variety of foods and beverages,
sports paths and areas such as running, walking, cycling, and outdoor gyms,
art and cultural spaces such as oil painting areas, a Roman-style theater for artistic and entertainment performances,
reading areas that include libraries and places to read and drink coffee, as well as workspaces including co-working spaces.
How the Idea was created
The idea emerged from envisioning public parks transformed into destinations that attract different segments of society with diverse purposes such as sports, work, practicing arts, and reading,
while achieving economic and social value through providing free internet for everyone along with a range of services such as sports, arts, culture, work, and reading spaces.
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The idea aims to transform public parks into spaces with economic and social value through the concept of WiFi Parks.
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Egypt Launches the First “WiFi Park” in the Middle East… Free Internet, Culture, and Entertainment in One Space
In an unprecedented event, Egypt inaugurated on Saturday evening, January 5, 2026, the first WiFi Park in the Middle East, located in New Cairo, in the presence of officials, entrepreneurs, content creators, and hundreds of citizens.
The opening featured a massive light show, live music, and an instant free internet experience for visitors, reflecting the vision of a future city.
The Park’s Concept: Free Internet Meets Everyday Life
The park’s concept is based on transforming green spaces into open smart hubs that combine free internet, culture, sports, arts, and international cuisine within one integrated environment.
The park is fully covered by ultra-fast WiFi networks, allowing visitors to browse the internet for free, work remotely, study, or even live-stream content directly from the park without any subscription.
What Does the WiFi Park Include?
The park offers a unique experience through a wide range of zones and services, including:
- Areas fully covered with free WiFi networks, allowing continuous internet access
- Restaurants and food trucks from around the world offering international food and beverages
- Dedicated paths for walking and cycling amid open green spaces
- Open-air gym areas equipped with modern fitness equipment
- Oil painting zones designated for artists and hobbyists
- An open Roman-style theater hosting artistic and musical performances and talent shows
- Open reading areas featuring a variety of books, with the option to enjoy coffee in a calm atmosphere
- Dedicated co-working spaces
The Developing Company: An Idea Born from a Real Need
The park was developed by an Egyptian startup called “Nova Space for Smart Development,” a company specializing in smart city solutions and public spaces.
The company’s CEO explained that the idea came after observing the need among youth and families for places that combine entertainment, internet access, culture, and sports without high costs, adding:
“We wanted to create a place where everyone feels that internet access is a basic right, not a luxury.”
Wide Engagement on Social Media
From the first hours of the opening, the hashtags #WiFi_Park and #WiFi_Park_Egypt topped social media platforms, as visitors shared photos and experiences, praising the idea of blending nature with technology.
One user wrote:
“The first time I work on my laptop surrounded by greenery with free internet… a world-class experience in Egypt.”
Benefits of the Park for Society
Experts believe these parks represent a new model for public spaces, offering many benefits, most notably:
- Supporting education and remote work
- Encouraging creativity and the arts
- Promoting a healthy lifestyle
- Providing a free and safe outlet for youth and families
- Reducing the digital divide within cities
Expansion Plans: A WiFi Park in Every Governorate
During the opening, the developing company revealed an ambitious expansion plan to replicate the experience in several governorates over the next three years, in cooperation with local authorities.
Targeted cities include:
- Alexandria: A seaside WiFi Park combining freelance work, beach activities, and open artistic performances
- Luxor: A design inspired by Pharaonic heritage, with cultural theaters and artistic shows highlighting the city’s historical identity
- Aswan: A park powered by solar energy, with quiet spaces for reading and arts amid the Nile’s natural scenery
The plan also includes other governorates such as Mansoura, Tanta, Ismailia, Port Said, Minya, and Sohag, while respecting the cultural identity of each location so that each park is not a mere replica, but a local experience with a global spirit.
From a Local Idea to a National Project
With the announcement of expansion plans, the WiFi Park is no longer just an entertainment project, but the nucleus of a new way of thinking about the design of Egyptian cities.
An idea that began in Cairo, yet carries the ambition of reaching every young person, child, and family across all governorates—making Egypt one of the first countries in the region to integrate the internet as a living part of public space.
