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Zawya
4 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Istanbul Hub: A new launchpad for Moharram & Partners in the Middle East and Africa
Cairo – Moharram & Partners (M&P), the leading public policy and strategic communications firm in the Middle East and Africa, announced the opening of its new Hub in Istanbul through a strategic partnership with Ussal Consultancy. This opening is part of the group's regional expansion plans aimed at consolidating its position in the Turkish market, which serves as a gateway to Caucaus, Central Asia and East European markets. As part of this partnership, Mr. Ussal Şahbaz, Managing Partner of Ussal Consultancy, will lead the M&P Istanbul Hub, where he will lead efforts to strengthen the group's presence in this rapidly growing market. The launch of the Istanbul hub comes at a strategic time, as the Turkish economy is witnessing significant growth and expanding its reach across the Middle East and Africa. The hub has been established to support the expansion of Turkish companies into the region and to foster mutual investment between Turkey and the Middle East and Africa. This partnership combines the expertise of both firms and leverages Moharram & Partners (M&P)'s strong presence in the Middle Eastern and African markets. Commenting on this regional expansion, Mr. Mostafa Moharram, Chairman and Founder of Moharram & Partners (M&P), expressed his enthusiasm for this step, stating, 'The opening of the Istanbul hub marks a pivotal milestone in our regional growth strategy. This partnership with Ussal Consulting enables us to benefit from their deep market expertise and deliver the strategic communications services.' In turn, Mr. Ussal Şahbaz, Managing Partner for Moharram & Partners(M&P) in Turkey, expressed his delight at joining the group, saying, 'I am pleased to partner with Moharram & Partners, where the Istanbul hub will play a key role in public affairs initiatives will proactively contribute to regional stability and growth by fostering cross-border investments, strengthening regional value chains, and facilitating productive public-private dialogue.' Ambassador Sherif El-Bedewy, CEO of Moharram & Partners (M&P), added, 'Our new regional headquarters in Istanbul will bring together a specialized team of highly skilled experts with diverse backgrounds to provide innovative strategic consulting in public policy and strategic communications.' It is worth noting that Ussal Şahbaz has an outstanding professional track record in business management, government relations, and research. He currently serves as Managing Partner at a consultancy specializing in governmental affairs for technology companies in Turkey. His career includes leadership roles at General Electric and various think tanks, as well as previous positions at the Turkish Presidency and the Turkish Competition Authority. Ussal holds a master's degree in international development from Harvard University and writes weekly columns for 'Ekonomi,' Turkey's daily business newspaper. The launch of the Istanbul hub reflects Moharram & Partners' commitment to strengthening its regional network and reinforcing its position as one of the leading firms in public affairs and strategic communications, paving the way for the group's future plans for expansion. About Moharram & Partners (M&P) M&P (Moharram and Partners Group) is a leading public policy and strategic communication group established in 2015. It specializes in risk analysis, government relations, and strategic communications in the Middle East and Africa and works in more than 40 countries worldwide. Over the past nine years, M&P (Moharram and Partners group) has worked with major global, regional, and local economic entities in more than 18 sectors to convey their perspectives and positions on public policy issues and support them in establishing meaningful partnerships with governments, regulators, and media organizations. For more information, please visit the group's website:
Zawya
01-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt-listed developer Madinet Masr initiates regional expansion with UAE subsidiary
Egypt-based real estate developer Madinet Masr announced it has begun the process of establishing a wholly owned subsidiary in Dubai, UAE for managing its real estate activities outside Egypt. 'Initiating the process to establish 'Cities of the World' marks a significant milestone in executing our strategic goal of regional expansion,' said Abdallah Sallam, President and CEO of Madinet Masr. He added that the step positions the company at the forefront of regional real estate development beyond its home market. Madinet Masr also announced its intention to appoint Mohamed Lashien, Senior Vice President of Product Development, as Managing Director of "Cities of the World" once the subsidiary is officially established. A growing number of Egyptian developers, listed and private alike, are expanding their footprint with new project launches across the Gulf and broader Middle East. Last week, EGX-listed TMG Holding signed an agreement with the Iraqi government for a $17 billion mixed-use project in Baghdad, following major project signings in Saudi Arabia and Oman. Egyptian private developer Tatweer Misr told Zawya Projects last month that it is currently studying new investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia and Oman, with a project annoucement likely this year. In April 2025, Naguib Sawiris-owned ORA Developers launched Bayn, a 4.8 million square metre coastal community in the UAE in Abu Dhabi. Last year, the company was awarded a contract to develop a new mega residential city 'Ali Al-Wardi' in southeast of Baghdad. In January 2025, Al Ahly Sabbour Developments announced the launch of Wadi Zaha, the first neighbourhood in its project in Sultan Haitham City, Oman, with a total investment of 90 million Omani rials. (Writing by Marwa Abo Almajd; Editing by Anoop Menon) (
