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Ahmed Rabie

Ahmed Mohamed Rabie is a visionary interior designer and entrepreneur with extensive expertise in interior design, furniture manufacturing, and the integration of design with energy sciences. Throughout his career, he has established himself as a thought leader in the field, pioneering various initiatives that elevate the industry both locally and internationally.

Ahmed earned his Bachelor's degree in Interior and Furniture Design from the Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University.

He also obtained a Business Management Skills for Entrepreneurs Certificate from the American University in Cairo. Additionally, he holds a certificate in media and television presenting, and hosted a design-focused program on CBC Décor, where he explored the relationship between interior design and energy sciences. His deep interest in energy sciences led him to pursue multiple international diplomas in design and energy sciences, allowing him to develop innovative design concepts that enhance spatial harmony and well-being.

Professional Experience:

  • Founder & CEO of Atrium Design, a company specializing in interior design, furniture manufacturing, and luxury home accessories trading.
  • Founder of the Egyptian Interior Designers Association, a platform dedicated to supporting and advancing interior designers in Egypt.
  • Founder of African Designers Hub (ADH), a leading platform connecting designers across Africa to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and business opportunities in architecture, interior design, fashion, and product design.
  • Business Development Consultant, specializing in project management, leadership, and crisis & risk management.
  • Board Member of the African Interior Design Association, working to empower designers across the continent.
  • Board Member of the Mediterranean Interior Design Association, contributing to design initiatives across the region.
  • Former Executive Manager at Saville Furniture Factory in Perth, Australia.
  • Private Business Consultant in the Gulf region, advising companies and projects in design and real estate development.
  • TV Program Host, presenting a show on CBC Décor, discussing the impact of interior design and energy sciences on daily life.
  • Holder of multiple international diplomas in design and energy sciences, enabling him to merge aesthetics with energy principles for optimized spaces.
  • Participant in multiple international workshops on marketing, design, and project management.
  • Completed training programs in the USA in communication skills, risk management, and control management.
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Ammer Harb

Co-Founder and Director of Design R+D at Studio PARADIGM

Product Design Course Director at Coventry University Cairo

Ammer Harb is a designer and educator with a PhD in Design Futures from Politecnico di Milano and an MSc in Human-Centered Design from Brunel University London. He is the co-founder and R+D Director at Studio PARADIGM, an experiential design studio in Cairo and Milan. From 2019 to 2023, Harb was a research fellow in the EU-funded FUEL4DESIGN project, focusing on futures literacy for designers.

Currently, he is an Assistant Professor of Design at Coventry University Cairo (TKH), where he leads the Product Design Department. He has worked on numerous design projects in Cairo, London, Dubai, and Milan, and has facilitated projects as a Design Thinking facilitator, including the "Social Innovation Platform" led by GIZ in Germany and Egypt. Throughout his career, Harb has developed three design toolkits, published several academic papers, and provided design solutions for over 150 projects. 

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Nathalie Njoumba

After earning a Bachelor's degree in Interior Architecture, Nathalie Njoumba founded her ownstudio in 2017. A former executive in the tourism industry, she has a deep appreciation for local identities and cultural heritage, which she integrates into residential, institutional, and retail spaces.

As the founder and director of Thalie & Associés, an interior architecture agency based in Douala, Nathalie champions vernacular architecture. Her design philosophy is rooted in indigenous lifestyles, traditional craftsmanship, and locally sourced materials, ensuring that each project is deeply connected to its environment, culture, history, and geography while maintaining a contemporary sensibility.


Today, Thalie & Associés brings together a dynamic network of artists, artisans, and creative studios—over a hundred talents contributing to the evolution of African craftsmanship and design.

Nathalie not only conceptualized this ecosystem but has also played a pivotal role in its development.

With the trust of both private and corporate clients, she is committed to delivering sustainable and meaningful transformations of spaces, guided by the principle:
"Spaces that reflect who we are, a style that represents us."
Believing strongly in the need for structure and regulation within the profession, Nathalie co-founded the Cameroonian Council of Interior Architects (CCAI) in March 2022, where she served as President.

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Hisham Ghorab

Co-founder and managing partner of Style Design

Hisham Ghorab is the co-founder and managing partner of Style Design, a Cairo-based multidisciplinary architecture and design firm, offering services in design, contracting, retail and maintenance.

After earning his degree in architecture from Cairo University, Hisham began his career as a lecturer in architecture. However, his journey took a transformative turn when he discovered his entrepreneurial passion for human-centered design, ultimately leading him to establish Style Design in 1989 with a mission to create timeless spaces that are both functional and inspiring.

Hisham’s passion for architect is deeply rooted in his lifelong fascination to create things from the ground up. From a young age, he was captivated by the process of manipulating materials and objects to bring new forms into existence. This hands-on approach fueled his desire to turn abstract concepts into spaces that are beautiful yet functional. By further exploring various disciplines with a dedication to continuous learning, he was able to successfully turn this passion into his current profession. Ever since, Style Design has become synonymous with exceptional design quality, known for crafting timeless designs and personalized experiences that resonate with a diverse range of clients.

In addition to his work at Style Design, since 2019, Hisham has been teaching an elective interior design course at the American University in Cairo, where he is committed to sharing his practical experience and insights with the next generation of designers and architects.

Over the years, Style Design has established strong partnerships with leading international designers and global brands, delivering a wide array of high-profile projects in both local and international markets. These range from residential and commercial developments, offices, co-working spaces, hospitality, education, healthcare, and government institutions.

Beyond serving architectural and design projects, Style Design also operates two showroom spaces, offering a curated selection of contemporary furniture, lighting, flooring and finishing materials catering to both residential and commercial projects.

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Mohamed Said

He surely is one of the strong believers in the concept of ‘less is more’, being the son of an architect he always fancied watching his father creating blue prints with a T-square and a right-angled triangle, which resulted in developing an early passion for design and architecture.

After his graduation with a bachelor of science in Construction Engineering form the American University in Cairo in 1994, he started working for an architecture firm in Cairo Called Ultima Design in a job that offered a versatile scope ranging from building architecture models and designing interiors to supervising sites. His interest in interiors grew bigger which led him to pursue further independent design and furniture studies for 2 years at Rhodec international, England.

A year later Mohamed changed jobs and joined Living In interiors for a year where he gained allot of site experience, that was later followed by him joining Orascom Projects for Touristic Developments (OPTD) in 1996, in which he was working as a design coordinator for a number of projects being built at the time in Gouna.

In 1997 he founded Ebony & Ivory, and that was the beginning of a long ride that kept changing and evolving over the years until today, at the moment he is the CEO as well as the design director of the company.

In 2003 Mohamed developed a production facility called Form, which mainly focuses on producing furniture. Form was also serving other furniture companies for which he was playing the role of a design editor.

As a result of Ebony & Ivory’s progressive development in 2005 Mohamed decided to launch a product line under the brand name of ‘Alphabet’, a young Egyptian furniture line inspired by modern life and local tradition at the same time.

Through out his design career Mohamed kept changing from one phase to another, but if there’s a constant through out the process it’ll be the decision to embrace evolution and experimentation. Another very important element in all Mohamed’s work is the reduction of ‘visual clutter’.

Mohamed believes that design and architecture is not about over decoration and ornamentation, it actually is about having enough light and air to make the space alive and attractive even when it is empty, furniture and accessories should add to the space by making it breathe more, and not the other way round.

That concept is reflected in all the work performed by Ebony and Ivory, whether it be a building, an interior or a product.

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Vincenzo Bari

Area Export Manager – MENA Region & Middle and South Asia
Based in Italy, Nice HQ

With over *13 years of expertise* in Export Sales Vincenzo Bari is a seasoned professional dedicated to driving innovation and growth in the **MENA region* as the *Export Manager for Nice*.

Before joining Nice he started his path specializing in technical and professional product achieving a relevant experience in the Technical Lighting field before joining the Door Industry being the Head of Export Sales for Breda Sistemi Industriali, a leading italian manufacturer of sectional doors.

During his career had the opportunity to enforce the ability to quickly read new market dynamics and adapt to new contexts and new objectives covering mainly EMENA Region.

Working in different organizations, different business fields and different markets helped him to acquire transversal skills and a new and original look at new enviroments.

Now Vincenzo is in charge for MENA Region as Middle and South Asia for Nice combining technical knowledge with strategic business development to expand market presence, foster partnerships, and deliver cutting-edge automation technologies.

His deep understanding of international trade, regional dynamics, and emerging trends in IoT and home automation positions him as a key player in Nice’s global expansion.

Based in *Venice, Italy, and operating across **Europe and the MENA markets*, Vincenzo is passionate about transforming living spaces through intelligent technology while ensuring seamless cross-border business operations. 

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Jennifer Chukwujekwe

Dr. Jennifer Chukwujekwe is a multi-talented professional with expertise in various fields. She is an Interior Designer, Coach, and Author who is dedicated to helping professionals, entrepreneurs, and interior designers thrive in their spaces, lives, and businesses through Design. With her extensive knowledge and experience, she has successfully taught over 800 interior designers how to build, grow, and scale their businesses while maintaining profitability. Jennifer also extends her expertise to women by teaching them how to design their homes with confidence like a Pro.

Education plays a significant role in Jennifer's career as she holds degrees in Commercial Interior Design, Business and Branding, Geology, Applied Computing and IT from renowned institutions such as the Interior Design Institute UK and the University of Bedfordshire UK. Furthermore, she has demonstrated her commitment to continuous learning by completing the Entrepreneurial Essentials program at the Harvard Business School Cohort Nov 2021, Future Females Business School UK, to mention just a few.

She was recently awarded admitted as a Fellow of the Global Institute of Leadership and Governance South Africa and Awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education by the Prowess University Delaware USA.

In addition to her coaching endeavors, Jennifer founded Jenniez Designs in 2014 which operates as an interior design consulting company serving residential, commercial, and corporate clients. Her exceptional skills have attracted high-net-worth individuals as well as multinational companies and prestigious schools in Lagos.

Not content with just providing excellent design services and coaching aspiring designers, Jennifer took it upon herself to address the gap in interior design education in Nigeria and Africa. As a result, she established Jenniez School of African Interior Design (JSAID), which serves as a platform for raising entrepreneurs through Design.

JSAID proudly is the first interior design school in Africa to have their courses accredited by The Interior Design Continuous Education Council, (IDCEC) Canada, making it amongst the top interior design schools such as New York School of Interior Design which is also accredited by IDCEC, while also serving as an approved virtual training center for interior design by Lagos State Employment Trust Fund.

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Abdallah Gassara

PRESIDENT OF THE TUNISIAN COUNCIL OF INTERIOR ARCHITECTS

He is a prominent figure in the field of architecture and interior design, currently Design Director at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in the United Arab Emirates and Founding Member and President of the Tunisian Council of Interior Architects (CTAI). In this role, he demonstrates exceptional leadership and provides strategic advice to advance the profession and maintain high standards within the industry. Additionally, Abdallah serves in the esteemed position of National Coordinator of the Regional Chambers of Interior Designers under the umbrella of UTICA, demonstrating his ability to foster collaboration and promote the interests of interior designers at the national and regional.

With more than 17 years of professional experience in the field as manager of his own interior architecture agency “ZOOM In”, he has designed and managed numerous projects at national and international level.

Apart from his professional career, he has 12 years of teaching experience as an expert teacher in new technologies at higher institutes of arts and design in Tunisia.

With a solid knowledge of events and more specifically trade fairs as a member of the organizing committees of several trade fairs and professional seminars in Tunisia. Furthermore, he is president of the organizing committee of the largest professional event in Africa “Building Africa”. organized by the Tunisian Council of Interior Architects in February 2023 with 1700 m² of exhibition and more than 3000 professional visitors including 13 foreign delegations under the patronage of the international federation of architects and interior designers IFI.

Abdallah is a member of several design commissions and associations in Tunisia and abroad, including a member of the founding commission of the African Council of Interior Architects (ACIAD) and he actively contributes to the advancement of the design community in as an executive member of the Tunisian Alliance of Designers (ATD), where he collaborates with professional colleagues to shape the future of Design.

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Richard Muamba

Interior designer working in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Graduate in Interior Architecture, born May 16, 1973 in Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Richard MUAMBA NDUBA is a man of many hats. He is president of the National Council of Interior Architects of the Democratic Republic of Congo, chief Executive officer of the company GROUPE MUAMBA S.a.r.l which is a construction company that he has managed since 2009, and administrator at the Franco-Congolese Chamber of Commerce.
Married to Mrs. Denise KANINDA.

Designer and developers of several constructions and developments, the authority for the regularization of insurance controls, Meriba Hotel and among others with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
In the field Mr. Richard MUAMBA has been active since 1996. 

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Karim Mekhtigian

Egyptian designer Karim Mekhtigian, considered by his peers to be the guru of contemporary interior design in Egypt, was born in Cairo in 1964 to a family of Armenian descent. His multicultural upbringing in Egypt’s cosmopolitan capital imbued him with a deep appreciation of Egypt’s rich cultural heritage and the multitude of influences that shape it. Mekhtigian is both Egyptian to the core and a man of the world.

After completing secondary school, Mekhtigian, who was just sixteen at the time, travelled around the US and Europe for four years taking on different jobs at architectural design firms and in cinema, gaining invaluable practical experience in both fields.

In 1984, Mekhtigian went on to study Interior Design and Scenography at the E.S.A.T. (École Supérieure d’Art et Techniques). After graduating in 1989, he worked as a Designer and Art Director for several companies, both in Paris and Cairo, before opening his own design studio, ‘Dessilk,’ for handmade tableware and accessories, in Paris. In just the first two years following Dessilk’s launch, its products were recognized by such organizations as Salon Maison et Objets, Paris, Hermes Foundation, and F.N.A.C. Fond National d’Art Contemporain.

In 1998, Mekhtigian founded ‘Alchemy Design Studio,’ in Cairo, offering a wide array of services, including architecture, interior and product design. His innovative designs and flawless taste quickly established him as a leader in Egypt’s contemporary design industry, making him one of the most sought-after interior designers in Egypt. From the start, Mekhtigian distinguished himself with his ability to subtly transpose the Cairene sensorial landscape to his designs. To this day, combining cultural codes and traditions with modern visions and new technologies remains a hallmark of his design philosophy.

In 2003, building on Alchemy’s success, Mekhtigian, along with his partner Mohamed Fares, opened the first Alchemy showroom for furniture and accessories in Cairo. This was followed by a second Cairo showroom in 2006, and a showroom in Bahrain in 2009. In 2010, he launched a special showroom for Alchemy Cairo, the brand, in Designopolis, Cairo’s preeminent design district at the time.

From 2005 to 2011, as a consultant to the Egyptian Industrial Modernisation Center, Mekhtigian successfully implemented a national strategy to brand Egypt as a center for innovative furniture design. He founded the Egyptian Designers Forum with other leading Egyptian designers and secured the participation of Egyptian designers in exhibitions abroad, including Milan and Paris. His success at raising the international exposure of Egyptian designers contributed to Egypt‘s emergence as a player in the world of innovative design.

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Karim El Hayawan

Karim El Hayawan is a Cairo-based visual artist and interior architect. After founding Design Point Studio in Cairo in 2002, Karim began to develop his photography under the mentorship of Alaa Abdel Naby of Reuters.

El Hayawan is continuously inspired by his hometown Cairo, relentlessly seeking visual vocabulary that defines the complexities of the ever-expanding urban metropolis. Ultimately, photography and video work serve as his narrative tool to reveal commonalities in collective experiences of life, with key theme of his work being the concept of universal metaphors.

His work has been exhibited at the Institut Du Monde Arabe and Cite Internationale Des Art in Paris, Abu Dhabi Art, Dak’Art Biennale, Ithra World Cultural Center Saudi Arabia, Art D’Egypte and Darb1718 as well as featured on CNN, Acropolis Museum, and other numerous regional and international publications.

El Hayawan is the founder of Cairo Saturday Walks, an initiative that invites participants to explore different neighborhoods in Egypt through the activity of street photography. He is also continuously participating and curating many groups art shows such as Conditio Humana. He is also perusing a few filmmaking and art direction projects.

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Karim Abdullatif

Karim Abdullatif is an Egyptian architect, writer, content creator, and Managing Editor of SceneHome, one of the MENA region’s fastest-growing design platforms and part of MO4 Network’s leading digital media portfolio.

Since joining, SceneHome has grown to a following of over 150,000 across platforms, blending editorial storytelling with short form video content that has reached millions. His work bridges design journalism with creative digital strategy, spotlighting architecture, interiors, and cultural spaces across the region.

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Hesham Sewilam

With 28 years of experience, including 13+ years as a General Manager, Hesham has led transformational brand growth, built high-performing teams, and fostered healthy, dynamic workplace cultures across Egypt, the Middle East, GCC, and global developing markets. He has held leadership roles at Gillette, Coca-Cola, SC Johnson, and Red Bull, driving innovation, commercial success, and leadership development.

Hesham is recognized for his ability to cultivate engaged, motivated teams, ensuring long-term business success in competitive industries.

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Hany Mostafa

Hany Mostafa founded Digital Com in 1994 with just six employees. Today, the company boasts 110 full-time staff and a Qatar, Dubai & Benghazi subsidiaries.

Under his leadership, Digital evolved from a domestic smart solutions provider to a leading global player in the Middle East.

During his 21-year tenure, he's built a reputation for innovative business strategies and profitable models that have transformed emerging products into major revenue generators.

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Rana Soliman

Lead Design Manager, Savills – Cairo

Rana Soliman is a Lead Design Manager with over 8 years of experience in architecture, urban, and interior design. She has worked with top firms including TDF+, Aura, and Eklego, and currently leads multidisciplinary design projects at Savills, from concept to tender and construction. Holding a Master’s in Architecture from the University of Westminster, with a focus on Cultural Identity and Globalization, she brings a strong commitment to user-centered and environmentally responsible design.

Her portfolio includes key projects for AstraZeneca, AXA, Bayer, Organon, Cheil, C&T Samsung, Chevron, PWC, Oracle, Energya, Arafa, EVIC, Noon, Banque Du Caire, Emaar, and King Abdelaziz Athletic City—delivering coordinated, high-quality results across every project phase.

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Sameh Zikri

Co-Founder of Artistico Furniture

Artistico was founded in 2003 by Zikri's brothers skilled designers creates innovative furniture solutions to enhance productivity and employee well-being.
Today, Artistico produces contemporary office Furniture Designs with international quality in a modern and efficient Factory. 

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Mohamed Albagoury

Dr. Mohamed Albagoury is the Managing Director of Technogym Egypt, bringing over 25 years of experience in leading sports clubs, organizations, and trading companies.

His extensive expertise spans strategic management, operations, and business development within the fitness and wellness industry.

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Gamal Kotb

General Manager, MTS

With over 45 years of experience in software development and implementation across France, the USA, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, Gamal Kotb has led transformative digital projects across sectors including Oil & Gas, Retail, and Cross-Border Trade. A graduate of Alexandria University in Computer Science & Automatic Control, he has played a pivotal role in major national initiatives such as Customs modernization, GOEIC, Sokhna Port, and the Maritime Databank.

His journey from systems analyst to executive leadership reflects a career dedicated to innovation and national progress.

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Fouad Tewfik

Dr. Fouad Tewfik is the CEO of GIMPEX Group, a multidisciplinary conglomerate spanning Technologies, Automation Solutions, Trading, Acoustics, and Pharma. With a background as a medical doctor, he brings a unique, analytical approach to business leadership, seamlessly blending scientific precision with entrepreneurial vision.

Driven by a passion for innovation and strategic growth, Dr. Tewfik has led GIMPEX Group to achieve several industry-first milestones in Egypt. Under his leadership, the company introduced smart boards to the local market, pioneered the country’s first smart residence, developed the first dedicated private high-end cinema rooms, and redefined acoustics with specialized solutions for educational institutions and large venues.

These achievements reflect GIMPEX Group’s steadfast commitment to innovation and its ability to tackle complex challenges through interdisciplinary expertise. As the business landscape continues to evolve, Dr. Tewfik remains focused on identifying new opportunities and positioning GIMPEX as a leader in its fields.

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Karim Dayhoum

Karim Dayhoum is a PMI-certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Project Management Professional (PMP), as well as a USGBC Certified LEED Green Associate. He currently leads the internal project management unit at Magnom Properties as the Executive Director of Projects. Over the years, Karim has adeptly overseen entire developments and expansions for major corporate projects, managing the full lifecycle from initiation and preplanning to tendering and final closeout.

Karim's experience spans projects of varying scales, from fit-outs as small as 1,000 square meters to large-scale master plan developments of up to 250,000 square meters. His extensive 13+ years of industry experience in the Middle East has honed his leadership skills and project delivery capabilities, tailored to the challenging and fast-paced environment of the MENA region.

Karim's expertise covers a wide range of sectors, including education, retail banking, automotive facilities, chemical laboratories, and commercial offices and retail. His portfolio includes not only interior fit-outs but also complex built-to-suit projects and large-scale mixed-use developments.

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Karim Hassan

Current role Managing Regional Workplace, Properties & Projects activities across Africa region as Cluster Lead in enterprise Life & Science account within CBRE-Global workplace solution.

For over 15 years of FM experience responsibility for a group of properties in line with all Health and Safety, environmental, company procedures and customer service standards delivering Workplace & Facilities Management Solution to many projects in Middle East & Africa Region.

Holding BSc. & Master of Business Administration in Project Management

Enrolled in Global Inspire international Leadership management ILM5 Programme (2025) 

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Karim Elfarmawy

Karim Elfarmawy is an AI expert for architecture and interior design, known for turning cutting-edge AI tools into practical design workflows. He has lectured on computational design and digital fabrication since 2017 and, beginning in 2020, deepened his craft by learning to design custom neural networks.

As co-founder of dsgnr AI, Karim equips interior designers with generative tools that convert a single room photo into multiple design options, curated material palettes, and instant BOQs. He also helps architecture firms roll out AI workflows—automating visualization, streamlining data pipelines, and coaching teams on prompt engineering.

Through Adze Designs, Karim applies these innovations to workplace strategy, delivering evidence-based office environments across the GCC.

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Eng. Mohamed Samaha

Visionary technologist and business leader with 25+ years of experience designing and deploying transformative solutions that simplify and enrich daily life across education, workplace collaboration, and smart living environments. Passionate about bridging cutting edge technology with user-centric design to create seamless, intuitive experiences in both commercial and residential ecosystems.

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Nabil Mansour

With over 25 years of experience, I specialize in structural analysis and design, prioritizing the reduction of embodied carbon in our structures, by using less materials and/or less carbon intensive materials. Having worked at DIALOG since 2010, I am passionate about working on complex renovation projects, striving towards the end goal of net zero embodied carbon structural systems. We at DIALOG, believe that design can and should meaningfully improve the wellbeing of our communities and the environment we all share.

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Nehal Leheta

Nehal Leheta, Cofounder and principal designers of Design Point studios Interiors & Architecture. Specializing in high end residential, landscape and commercial projects, as well as set design, event design and product design. The studios’ diverse design ethos stems from the diversity of the founders interests, in addition to founding Design Point Studios-in Cairo in 2002. Leheta is also the author of the award nominated Cook book Authentic Egyptian Cooking from the table of Abou El Sid. Passionate about food and all culinary experiences. With a blue ribbon from Cordon Bleu, she is inspired and intrigued by different cultures, using their influences in her designs as well as her culinary venture.

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Emy Hussein

Founder of Else Lab & Partner at Alchemy

Emy Hussein is an Egyptian Architect and Artist who leads a creative studio that works to merge the boundaries between art, architecture and design. After she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Emy was granted a scholarship to complete her Master’s Degree at the University of Greenwich, London, with a thesis that was ranked first.

In 2010, she started working in Alchemy Design Studio and eventually became one of the Art Directors.

By the end of 2015, Emy, along with the partners, established Alchemy Architecture, a sub-brand of Alchemy, besides launching her own design studio.

Recently, Emy Hussein partnered up with Karim Mekhtigian and Mohamed Fares in Alchemy Group and founded the brand Else Lab, one of Alchemy’s sub-brands. Else Lab approaches design and art as a tool to disentangle the established codes of today, focusing on the points of intersection between architecture, art and spatial analysis.

Her work in art and architecture is related to questioning the idea of form and exploring the dimension beyond the material; that which she calls the ‘formless.’

Alongside her career as an architect, Emy studied art with the respectable artist Magd El Sagini. She also studied in Accademia D’Arte in Florence, and in 2015, she took part in Metafora’s International Workshop in Barcelona, Spain. She also has had several solo art exhibitions in Cairo,Egypt.

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Jennifer Norah

I am a highly trained Architect with a diverse skill set, including expertise as a Strategic Consultant, Business Development Advisor, Interior designer, Curator and Researcher. My dedication to design and commitment to sustainable development are exemplified through my role as the IFI Ambassador to Uganda.

I am committed to fostering community engagement and building a strong professional presence in architecture, interior architecture and design. With an impressive educational background and extensive international experience, I bring a unique and innovative approach to my work.

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Mohamed Abd Elkarim