Arab-African Conference for Investment in Water and Energy
المؤتمر العربي الافريقي للإستثمار في المياه والطاقة
Wednesday, September 24, 2025: From 11:00 am to 07:30 pm
Thursday, September 25, 2025: From 11:00 am to 7:10 pm
Friday, September 26, 2025: From 11:00 am to 08:00 pm
Frist Day 24 Sep 2025
Orascom Water Experience
Dr. Mohamed Haikal
CEO & Founder
Hailkal Consult
Eng. Sherif Sharobeem
Director, Business Development
Orascom Construction
The Role of Government and Institutions in Fostering Investment in Water Projects
Eng. Essam El-Naggar
Chairman of the Board of Directors
The General Organization for Export and Import Control
Eng. Ahmed Abdel Qader
Chairman of
The Construction Authority for Potable Water and Wastewater
Eng. Mohamed Abdel Samee
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Egyptian Public Authority for Drainage Projects
Dr. Maha Fahim
Chairperson
General Organization for Physical Planning (GOPP) Ministry of Housing, Utilities & Urban Communities
Eng. Ahmed Gamal Ali
Integrity General Manager
Holding Company for Water and Wastewater
Ola Mohamed Mamdouh
Senior Economist & Investor Relations Officer
Investment Promotion Sector
Second Day 24 Sep 2025
Harnessing the WEFE Nexus Strategies for Climate-Smart Resilience in the Arab Region: Pathways to Security and Sustainability for a Better Tomorrow
H.E. Prof. Mahmoud Abu Zeid
President
Arab Water Council
Dr. Hussein Al-Atfi
Secretary General of
Arab Water Council
Prof. Khaled Abu Zeid
Pr
Arab Water Council
Prof. Mohamed Rami Mahmoud
Retired Research Professor
The National Water Research Center
Prof. Hala Yousry
Professor of Sociology
Desert Research Center
Prof. Abdin Salih
Director
Arab Water Academy
Energy Savings & Facility Management and Water Solutions Projects Moderator
Fatma Omar
Moderator
Orascom Construction
Eng. Loai Motawi
Operations Director
Orascom Construction
Eng. Simon Maher
Commercial Director
Orascom Construction
Eng. Mohamed Abd El Raouf
Operations Senior Manager
Orascom Construction
Eng. Nourhan Attia
Operations Manager
Orascom Construction
The Role of Consultants in Project Design, Management, and Implementation
Dr. Mohamed Haikal
CEO & Founder
Hailkal Consult
Eng. Amr Seoudy
CEO & Founder
WTCO
Dr. Ahmed Al-Abbasi
Water Desalination and Treatment Consultant
Member of the Supreme Committee for The Egyptian Desalination Code
Dr. Hossam Mostafa
CEO of
El Kayan for Environmental Consultation
Chemist Hafez A. Hafez
Technical & Key Account Manager Environmental & Industrial Solutions
SAMORAL Company
Investment Opportunities in Wastewater Treatment Projects(Wastewater – Agricultural – Industrial)
Dr. Khaled El-Sefey
Head of the Wastewater Treatment Department
Giza Drinking Water and Wastewater Company
Exploring Investment Opportunities between Egypt and African Countries in the Water and Energy Sectors
Dr. Alaa Al-Aissawy
Executive Director of
The International Federation of Arab Businessmen and Investors Abroad
Amb. Islam Hamdy
Mrs. Tunga Mboti
The Importance of Research, Innovation, Development, and Testing for Finding
Effective Solutions to Water Sector Challenges
Eng. Hani AlKhalifa
President of
Produced Water Society Middle East Chapter
Prof. Dr. Fathy Ghorab
Head of Water and Environment Department
Faculty of Earth Sciences, Beni -Suef University
Eng. Ahmad Onnab
Senior Manager – Water
NSF Middle East
Third Day 26 Sep 2025
The Role of Modern Technology in Supporting Investments and Increasing Water
and Energy Efficiency
Dr. Ahmed Shaaban
Professor of Water Treatment Technology
The National Research Center
Prof. Dr. Walid Tawfik Younis
Head of the Laser Applications Department
National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (NILES), Cairo University
Dr. Mohamed Tash
General Manager of Energy Efficiency and Rationalization
GASCO
Eng. Ahmed Khaled
Senior Planning & Scheduling Engineer
EtihadWe
Smart Water Technologies: Towards a More Efficient Future
Dr. Zarif Mohammed
CEO
Metito Abu Dhabi LLC
Challenges and difficulties facing water treatment companies and solutions to these challenges and difficulties
Eng. Mohamed Amer
CEO of
Water Engineering Technology (WETCO)
Eng. Al-Khader Ibrahim
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Soul Water Company
Eng. Hassanein Al-Mamluk
General Manager
Etos Co.
Eng. Refaat Abu El-Ela
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Aqua Nile Co.
Eng. Mahmoud Abbas
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Infra Group
Eng. Mohamed Soliman
Managing Director
Ridgewood Co.
Eng. Maged Ghoraba
Managing Director
Glasco Co.
Eng. Ahmed Fakhr
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Extrem blue Co.