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Egypt inaugurates world's largest military headquarters, The Octagon

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Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi has inaugurated a new, expansive military headquarters known as "The Octagon." This colossal complex, comprising eight buildings with unique octagonal floor plans, spans approximately 90 square kilometers and has been recognized as the world's largest defense ministry building, surpassing the Pentagon in size. The inauguration ceremony featured a rare public appearance by President el-Sisi in military uniform, who hailed the facility as a testament to the nation's determination. AI

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Egypt inaugurates world's largest military headquarters, The Octagon

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · dpa ·

    Egypt’s President el-Sisi inaugurates massive new military headquarters

    Egypt has inaugurated a new armed forces headquarters, which observers say is the largest in the world, with an elaborate ceremony and a rare appearance from the president and former general Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi in military uniform. The Octagon, as the complex is being called, co…

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