New Halayeb covers approximately 20,580 square kilometers and is located strategically along the Red Sea coast. This positioning makes New Halayeb a critical area for both maritime navigation and access to the rich resources of the Red Sea. The region's natural wealth includes potential oil and gas reserves, as well as minerals, which further amplify its economic and strategic significance.
The coastal location of New Halayeb also provides valuable fishing grounds and opportunities for tourism development. These economic prospects make New Halayeb a highly coveted territory, intensifying the desire of both Egypt and Sudan to control the region.