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Mohamed Abdel Fattah Named Managing Director of Wajha Developments, driving forward the company’s ambitious growth plans

Written by: Ahmed Saad

Wajha Developments has announced the appointment of Mr. Mohamed Abdel Fattah as Co-Founder

and Managing Director, a move that reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening its executive

leadership and driving forward its ambitious expansion strategy within the Egyptian real estate market

This strategic addition enhances the company’s founding expertise across construction, real estate development

entrepreneurship, finance, investment, and strategic marketing, enabling the development of an integrated

business model built on innovation and high-value real estate solutions

New Leadership Marks a Major Phase of Growth and Governance Enhancement

The appointment of Mohamed Abdel Fattah represents a pivotal milestone for Wajha Developments

reinforcing internal governance and positioning the company for a new era of accelerated growth

With a solid institutional framework in place, the company is well-prepared to execute its strategic

vision and introduce groundbreaking development and financing solutions tailored for the evolving

dynamics of Egypt’s real estate sector This year marks the company’s official launch, while 2026 is

expected to showcase the full implementation of its strategic investment roadmap, signaling a

transformative phase for the company

A 15-Year Track Record Across Multiple Sectors and Global Markets

With over 15 years of diverse experience, Abdel Fattah brings substantial value to the executive team

 His career spans senior positions in leading global and domestic companies across sectors including

telecommunications, insurance, banking, real estate development, and finance, with professional exposure

in Egypt, the UAE, Turkey, and Oman Academically, he holds an MBA, along with advanced diplomas in

finance, technology, innovation, crisis and risk management, valuation, and mergers & acquisitions

His educational background also includes executive programs from the University of Oxford and the

American University in Cairo, equipping him with the strategic insight required to drive expansion

and organizational transformation

Expertise in Growth Hacking and Strategic Transformation

Abdel Fattah also brings strong expertise in Growth Hacking, having crafted innovative

growth strategies and guided companies through advanced expansion phases His work in

institutional transformation and crisis management reflects his ability to drive scalable

success and support long-term business sustainability within competitive markets

A Clear Vision for the Egyptian Real Estate Market and Innovative Solutions

Commenting on his appointment, Mohamed Abdel Fattah stated that his decision to join

Wajha Developments followed an in-depth study of the Egyptian real estate market, identifying

real gaps that developers can productively address. One of the most notable gaps, he explained

is the significant shortage of hotel rooms—a challenge the company is already working to tackle

through innovative concepts to be revealed as part of its 2026 strategic plan

A Payment Model Linked to Actual Construction Progress

Abdel Fattah highlighted the company’s adoption of a construction progress-based payment model

which replaces traditional equal installment plans. Under this system, the client’s payment schedule is

directly tied to real-time construction milestones, offering heightened transparency and ensuring investors

receive real value aligned with on-site progress He emphasized: “Linking payment installments to actual

construction progress sets a strong benchmark of innovation for Wajha Developments in the Egyptian real

estate market. This model enhances financial security for clients and reflects our confidence in delivering

projects on schedule, backed by the company’s solid financial standing

Strategic Expansion Plans and New Projects in 2026

Mohamed Abdel Fattah Looking ahead, Abdel Fattah revealed that Wajha Developments plans to launch one or

two new projects in 2026, alongside a carefully planned expansion of its land bank The company

is currently exploring land acquisitions in the Red Sea and Sheikh Zayed, and is evaluating opportunities

to enter the New Cairo market—supporting its long-term expansion strategy

Over 35 Years of Combined Founders’ Experience

Mohamed Abdel Fattah Wajha Developments builds on more than 35 years of cumulative experience among its

founders, including 24 years in construction and contracting, during which they contributed

to major national projects, and 11 years in real estate development through participation

in diverse property ventures This extensive background enables the company to provide a unique

innovation-driven real estate product, supported by an executive and strategic team with proven

expertise in leadership, project delivery, and market innovation