Invest-Gate’s 29th Roundtable: Towards an Egyptian Real Estate Developers Association | Part Two

Invest-Gate brought together leading real estate developers, government officials, industry experts, and financial sector representatives for its 29th Roundtable, “Towards an Egyptian Real Estate Developers Association,” held on September 23, 2026, at The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo. The Roundtable explored the proposed establishment of a unified association for Egypt’s real estate developers, examining its potential role in strengthening industry representation, enhancing market regulation, protecting buyers, and advancing public-private dialogue. Key discussions addressed developer classification, governance and self-regulation, dispute resolution mechanisms, mortgage financing, market transparency, and the need for reliable real estate data. Participants also explored international regulatory models, investment opportunities, and the frameworks needed to support Egypt’s real estate exports. The dialogue concluded with practical recommendations aimed at informing the proposed association’s legislative and regulatory framework and supporting a more transparent, organized, and competitive real estate market. Watch the full discussion to explore the perspectives and recommendations shared by Egypt’s real estate industry leaders and key stakeholders. • 00:00 Intro • 00:50 Dr. May Abdel Hamid, CEO of the Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund • 12:53 Dr. Raymond Ahdy, CEO of Wadi Degla • 16:37 Mr. Simon Walley, Lead Financial Sector Specialist at the World Bank • 24:56 Discussion • 29:35 Prof. Tarek Azmy Elsheikh, Director of the Urban Training and Studies Institute at the National Housing and Building Research Center • 35:55 Discussion • 49:46 End of Roundtable