Madinet Masr (code MASR.CA), one of Egypt’s leading real estate developers, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aboelwafa Contracting & Real Estate Investment Company, a leader in the integrated contracting sector, to carry out the construction work of “Sarai” project, which spans 1,330 acres (approximately 5.5 million square meters), with total investments exceeding EGP 1 Bn.
According to Industry sources, this partnership forms a part of Madinet Masr’s ambitious plan to implement integrated real estate projects and meet the diverse requirements and aspirations of its clients, offering them a distinctive lifestyle while enhancing the Egyptian real estate market.
Industry sources further added that this agreement was signed by Eng. Abdallah Sallam, President and CEO of Madinet Masr, and Eng. Saad Mahmoud Muhammad Aboelwafa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aboelwafa Contracting & Real Estate Investment Company, in the presence of senior members from both companies. Industry sources also added that this MoU entails implementing residential buildings, fences, and surface drainage for gardens for 14 buildings in the S2 neighborhood. The buildings will cover an area of 82,527 sqm on a land area of 31,640 sqm. Construction is scheduled to be completed by September 2025.
Commenting on the MoU signing, Eng. Abdallah Sallam, President and CEO of Madinet Masr, stated, ‘We have an ambitious vision to develop the Sarai project, leveraging its prime location and unique design as part of our unwavering commitment to creating sustainable communities across all our operations.’ He added, ‘Our partnership with Aboelwafa Contracting & Real Estate Investment extends Madinet Masr’s track record of successful collaborations with reliable partners capable of achieving our strategic goals. We are confident that this collaboration will ensure the implementation of the project with the highest quality standards, surpassing our clients’ expectations and aspirations and providing them with exceptional added value.”
For his part, Eng. Saad Mahmoud Muhammad Aboelwafa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aboelwafa Contracting & Real Estate Investment, stated, ‘We are proud to collaborate with Madinet Masr, one of the leading real estate developers in Egypt, to develop Sarai project. With over 50 years of successful partnerships, we aim to build integrated and smart projects employing the highest engineering technologies and sustainability standards. This cooperation reflects our commitment to promoting sustainable economic practices in the construction industry, delivering both environmental and economic value.’
Industry sources further added that this agreement displays Madinet Masr’s commitment to triggering the project timelines to be completed on schedule. By collaborating with Aboelwafa Contracting & Real Estate Investment and leveraging their extensive experience and advanced skills in real estate development, Madinet Masr aims to ensure the Sarai project is developed by the highest quality and standards.
Industry sources further confirmed that Sarai’s design is based on an unparalleled concept, tailoring the living experience to the unique needs and preferences of residents. The project combines vibrant modern lifestyles with the tranquility characteristic of suburbs, offering a variety of spaces and units including residential apartments, S-Villas, townhouses, and others amidst vast green spaces.
The Sarai project spans over 5.5 million sqm and is strategically located along the Cairo-Suez Road and Al-Amal axis. The project boasts a prime location just 10 minutes from the American University in Cairo, a 15-minute to the Ring Road, and a mere 5-minute distance from the New Administrative Capital, ensuring convenient accessibility.
