We believe the more evolved our environment, the better the chances are for us to flourish; in turn, we become more empowered to evolve our environment further.
Introducing the “College Towns” concept in Egypt, Upscale Egypt is a development company with a unique approach towards urban development, building integrated mixed-use projects with an education facility at its heart.
College Towns are made of holistic communities that are integrated and essential to each other, this is why our projects aim to bring together different communities to learn, live and create, all in one place.
Advance urban developments that cultivate human potential
We build technologically advanced, environmentally ethical mixed-use properties with world-class, relevant educational facilities at its heart.
We promote education, entrepreneurship, healthy lifestyle and culture to enable all individuals within our community to realize their ambitions and thus contribute to the country’s progress.
Nabta University of Egypt, accredited primary and secondary schools as well as training centers for professionals, providing continuous learning opportunities
Hosting a plethora of platforms promoting arts and entertainment, such as a library, a cinema, a theatre and a film academy
Technology park hosting incubator programs, community office spaces promoting SME growth, and innovative collaborations with multi-national corporations
Smart homes, digital public spaces and automated community management
Energy and water efficiency, urban farms and architectural vegetation, eco-friendly transportation options, and specialized polyclinics. LEED certified
Chairman and CEO
BSC in Engineering from McGill University in Montreal. Masters from UCLA. Mohamed served as VP of Business Development and International affairs for OHD’s subsidiary, Orascom Housing Community. Among his achievements, the implementation of affordable income housing in Turkey, Senegal, Ethiopia, Romania, Kazakhstan, Serbia, Sudan, Bosnia and Greece; all of which integrated sustainable components that have improved the community’s quality of living.
Chief Construction Officer
With over 25 years of experience in construction, Hafiz has driven the technical, engineering and logistical strategies of the leading real estate and construction companies in Egypt and the Arab World. Prior to joining Upscale, Hafiz was Head of Construction for OHC, served as Chief of Construction at Al Nasr Construction, as well Executive Manager of Seif Construction. Assuming the role of Chief Construction Officer, Hafiz is responsible for enhancing efficiency through process improvement, increasing profitability and ensuring high customer satisfaction.
Chief Financial Officer
With over 28 years of experience in finance and accounting, Osama began his career in hospitality, before transitioning into the construction and real-estate industry. Graduating with a degree in Accounting from Ain Shams University, Osama was a board member of OHD, as well as its Regional Director of Finance. Osama’s extensive experience in financial management includes companies such as: Orascom Projects & Touristic Development, Golden 5 Beach Resort Hotels & KIMIDAR Investment, Sindbad Beach & Resort and Safir Hotel.
Chief HR & Administrative Officer
With more than 20 years of experience, Mohsen’s expertise includes public relations, having served as PR Supervisor at Credit Guarantee and COMIBASAL for International Inspection and Evaluation. As Administration Manager for Toyota in Egypt, Mohsen played a pivotal role in the auto company’s national expansion, opening 10 branches in three governorates. A graduate of the University of Tanta, Mohsen also holds a diploma in sales and marketing from the American University in Cairo, as well as a diploma in human resource management from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport.
Upscale presents the first and only “College Town” project in the Middle East, Nabta Town, situating world-class academic & research institutions at the center of its integrated communities.
Nabta University, will offer 10 programs, all of which are affiliated with the top international universities in their respective fields: Engineering, Biotechnology, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Applied Medical Science, Business and Economics, Mass Media, Foreign languages and Linguistics, in addition to Maritime and Logistics Management.
The new college town will also include schools and training centers to elevate the quality of education and offer hands on learning experience.
The project will be a one of a kind smart, sustainable urban real estate project that does not just make a long-term difference to the environment and the community, but also develop the residents’ human potential.
The investment cost of the project is estimated at EGP 4 billion, with a plot size of 600,000 sqm, 72% open space and a potential of 50 thousand direct and indirect job opportunities
The area of Borg El Arab was chosen as the first nucleus of this project due to its distinctive strategic location, near Alexandria, Cairo, and the Industrial Zone. This would contribute to extend the urban areas and go out of the crowded residential blocks.
Upscale has aligned with the most reputable and well-established partners worldwide.
Atkins:Established in 1938, one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies, and among the top 10 firms in the Middle East and US.
Atkins’s portfolio includes Florida State University, Transport for London, Gloucestershire County Council and UK Highways Agency.
JLL: A world leader of commercial real estate strategy, supports organizations around the globe with project and development expertise in energy and sustainability services, facility management, lease occupancy planning, tenant representation, transaction management and workplace strategy.
As of 2015 JLL ranked among Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” and earned the Energy Star Award as ‘Partner of the Year in Sustained Excellence’.
Additional Key Partners:
Orascom Construction Industries (OCI)
Siemens
Glint