Karim Malash named to Forbes Middle East real estate leaders list

Forbes Middle East has placed Karim Malash on its Most Impactful Real Estate Leaders 2026 list for his contributions to the sector.

Forbes Middle East selected Malash, chairperson and chief executive of M squared, based on his role in advancing real estate growth across the region. The list recognizes leaders from companies shaping residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects in countries including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.

Malash joined M squared in 2021 after 25 years at Schlumberger, where he advanced from junior field engineer to vice president of global supply chain. He now oversees projects such as Masyaf Ras AlHekma on the North Coast, the MIST community in New Cairo, and 31WEST in the 6th of October City.

The Middle East real estate market reached $420.5 billion in value in 2025, according to IMARC Group data cited in the announcement, and is projected to grow substantially by 2034.

Relaterte artikler

Egypt's PM Mustafa Madbouly announces new expert-led cabinet in parliament, presided by Speaker Hesham Badawy.
Bilde generert av AI

Egypt announces new cabinet under Mustafa Madbouly

Rapportert av AI Bilde generert av AI

Egypt has announced a new cabinet under Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly, appointing experts to key roles in culture, industry, and planning. The reshuffle aims to bolster economic and cultural development. The appointments were revealed by Speaker of the House Hesham Badawy on Tuesday.

Egypt's real estate leaders are calling for structural reforms to turn the sector into a globally competitive investment hub. Proposals include a national export strategy, green incentives, and a long-awaited real estate exchange.

Rapportert av AI

Al Ismaelia for Real Estate Investment has secured financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to speed up its ESG-led redevelopment of heritage assets in Downtown Cairo. The deal was signed at Mazeej Balad by Karim Shafei, chairperson of Al Ismaelia, and Jean-Marc Peterschmitt, managing director for the corporate sector at EBRD.

Africa PR Week has named Hossam Mounir and Salah El Din Aloui among the top 10 most influential figures in Egypt's public relations industry. The recognition honors their extensive careers in strategic communications and contributions to advancing professional practices in local and regional markets. The annual list spotlights communications leaders across the continent who are shaping the future of public relations through innovation and strategic excellence.

Rapportert av AI

Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting on Monday to follow up on the latest developments in the implementation of the Ras El Hekma project on the North Coast, as the government continues to monitor progress on one of its flagship coastal developments. The meeting was attended by ministers and officials from the United Arab Emirates and implementing companies. Madbouly stressed the government's commitment to closely monitoring progress to ensure implementation proceeds according to approved timelines.

Ethiopia has opened the inaugural “Addis Africa” Real Estate Exhibition in Addis Ababa, hosting East African leaders to align trade and housing policies. The event, which began on April 23, aims to position the city as a continental real estate hub.

Rapportert av AI

Co-founders of the gaming platform Gam3s.gg, Omar Ghanem and Mostafa Hossameldin, have been included in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list for 2025. This recognition highlights the growth of their platform to 1.5 million users and $850,000 in revenue. The achievement underscores their contributions to the gaming industry, particularly in web3 gaming coverage.

 

 

 

Dette nettstedet bruker informasjonskapsler

Vi bruker informasjonskapsler for analyse for å forbedre nettstedet vårt. Les vår personvernerklæring for mer informasjon.
Avvis