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Fast forward nearly two decades since its announcement, and KAEC appears to be at a standstill. While the project was initially slated for completion by 2020, only a small fraction of the promised urban population—around 100,000 as of 2024—has materialized. By comparison, a mere 7,000 residents were reported just five years earlier. Such figures are stark reminders of the disconnect between grand ambitions and ground realities.