Abstract : The goal of this paper is to provide a broad overview of the various elements of the amazing rapid economic growth and development in EGYPT, at no previous time in history has there been an acceleration of change as rapid as what we have witnessed in the recent past. The rapid succession of advances in science and technology has been unprecedented. The pace of change has been following a course approximating an exponential curve, based on change economies growing out of the industrial revolution. But the rate of urban development has been less remark able. Cities due to globalization-induced have become centers of complex activities, competing locally and internationally with highly progressive cities and degenerating others. As cities represent the driving force of economic, social, and cultural development, so we must define the stages of development and establish a system for arranging these cities and determining their locations in this process. our paper attempts to help Egyptian cities enhance their competitiveness. Twelve global power city index indicators for each city over the period 2015–2022 represent five urban functions: Economy, Research and Development, Cultural Interaction, Environment, and Accessibility have been utilized. Our findings are consistent with previous articles. ‎Our research results could potentially serve as valuable data to improve our understanding of Egyptian cities' challenges and assist in formulating urban policies and urban strategies.