The final submission for Round 2 closed on 26 August 2026 at 23:59, Cairo time. Sixty-five entries reached the competition — sixty-five answers to the same question about a floating market on the Cairo Nile.

What happens now

The entries go to a jury of seven from Egypt, the United States, Norway and Brazil: Prof. Gasser Gamil, Dr. Heba El-Dessouky, Dr. Omar El Hosseny, Samer El Sayary, Adam Dayem, Hans-Petter Bjørnådal and Nathália Vilela.

  • They evaluate every entry against the five published criteria:
  • Concept clarity and narrative — 25%
  • Spatial and architectural innovation — 25%
  • Integration with the Nile context — 15%
  • Feasibility and sustainability — 15%
  • Presentation quality — 20%

The jury’s decision is final and not subject to appeal.

From 65 to the ceremony

The jury first selects the Finalists, then the places, the special awards and the mentions. The results stay sealed until the closing ceremony, where every Finalist is recognised on stage.