Eng. Ahmed Sabbour serves as the Chairman and Managing Director of Al Ahly Sabbour Developments, a leading Egyptian company in the field of real estate development, renowned for its impressive portfolio of integrated projects across Egypt. With over 40 years of extensive experience in the real estate and engineering consultancy sectors, Eng. Sabbour is considered one of the most prominent and influential figures in these industries in Egypt. He has successfully transformed real estate projects from traditional models into exceptional architectural landmarks, contributing to the creation of engaging communities that meet the needs and aspirations of tomorrow’s generations.

Strategic Partnerships

Thanks to his exceptional expertise and outstanding leadership, Eng. Sabbour has established strong strategic partnerships with key governmental entities. Among these is his collaboration with Egypt’s Ministry of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, where he played a pivotal role in delivering exceptional real estate projects that elevated the company’s position both locally and internationally.

Today, Eng. Sabbour continues his journey of success by collaborating with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning in Oman to develop a groundbreaking project in Sultan Haitham City. This initiative represents a pioneering and visionary step in promoting sustainable urban development in alignment with Oman Vision 2040. It underscores Eng. Sabbour’s commitment to leveraging his global expertise to provide added value to local communities.

A Journey of Passion and Forward-Thinking Approaches

Driven by a deep belief in exploring possibilities to achieve progress, Eng. Sabbour earned a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the University of Southern California in 1987. Driven by an unwavering belief in the power of possibility to cultivate progress, Eng. Ahmed Sabbour embarked on his entrepreneurial journey in 1989, when he co-founded sabbour consulting Company, to redefine the real estate and construction landscape in the Egyptian market.

His bold leadership and extensive expertise led to the establishment of Al Ahly Sabbour Developments Company in 1994, in partnership with the National Bank of Egypt, the country’s oldest and largest bank. This venture presented an innovative and forward-thinking approach that challenged industry norms, positioning the company as a beacon of excellence where passion, innovation, and the entrepreneurial spirit intertwine.

Regional Contributions

Committed to elevating Egypt’s global presence, Eng. Ahmed was one of the founders of the Egyptian Junior Business Association ( EJB) and holds an active memberships in prestigious organizations including the American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE), the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt (AmCham), the Canadian Chamber of Commerce ( CanCham), the British Egyptian Business Association (BEBA), the Egyptian Business Association (EBA), and the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO). Through these affiliations, he continues to make valuable contributions to business development on both local and international levels.

Global Recognition

Under Eng. Sabbour’s leadership, Al Ahly Sabbour has embraced a dynamic development strategy, achieving remarkable successes locally and internationally. In 2024, the company earned two prestigious awards from * International Business Magazine Awards for 2024 *: The Evolving Legacy in Real Estate Egypt 2024 Award and the ‘Most Influential Real Estate Leader in Egypt 2024,’ which was personally awarded to Eng. Sabbour in recognition of his visionary leadership.

Additionally, Global Business Outlook honored Eng. Sabbour with the ‘Best Strategic Leader 2024’ award, while the company’s ‘SUMMER’ project was named ‘Best Emerging Residential Project 2024.’

Finally, Forbes recognized Eng. Sabbour as one of the ‘Most Influential Real Estate Leaders in the Middle East’ for 2024, reflecting his exceptional expertise and distinguished contributions to real estate development and investment. These accolades highlight his career filled with innovation and success, embodying a forward-looking vision for excellence in real estate.