Sabbour Consulting: 2024 Excellence Recognized with ISO 19650 Certification and MEED Awards

كتب : محمود حاحا ـ بوابة الاقتصاد

Sabbour Consulting has been awarded the ISO 19650 certification, marking a significant milestone that demonstrates the company’s commitment to excellence in implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM) standards. This achievement represents a new phase of dedication to sustainability standards and leadership in the digitalization of engineering projects across Egypt, the Arab world, and Africa.
This recognition follows the company’s recent success at the MEED Annual Projects Awards 2024 in the United Arab Emirates, where Sabbour Consulting won two prestigious awards. Competing against over 100 companies across 12 categories, these awards highlight Sabbour Consulting’s exceptional contributions to the industry.
Sabbour Consulting reaffirms its commitment to expanding BIM technology across all upcoming projects, further solidifying its position as a leader in the engineering consultancy sector in the region.
Eng. Mohamed Maarouf Chief Business Development & Excellence Officer, Eng. Shady Hafila Digital Delivery Manager, and Eng. Osama Younes Head of BIM Department led Sabbour Consulting team that received the ISO 19650 certification.
Eng. Mohamed Maarouf expressed pride in this achievement, stating, “Achieving ISO 19650 certification is a key step in our journey toward realizing our vision of becoming a leader in engineering consultancy. We are committed to delivering high-quality services that leverage cutting-edge global technologies.”
Maarouf highlighted that Sabbour Consulting has pioneered innovative solutions for nearly seven decades, participating in some of the world’s most ambitious projects. Its portfolio includes over 2,000 projects in more than 20 countries. He further emphasized that the company’s adoption of advanced technologies, including BIM and GIS, has significantly enhanced collaboration and workflow efficiency, enabling exceptional results and expansion into new markets.
Sabbour Consulting strategically aims to lead the digital transformation of the construction sector in the Middle East and Africa, with a focus on expanding into new markets such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, Uganda, and Sierra Leone.
According to Maarouf, BIM technology has been integral in managing construction projects, architectural designs, and engineering operations, aligning with global trends in sustainability and ensuring client satisfaction.

Winning two prestigious MEED Annual Projects Awards is a testament to the dedication and innovation of Sabbour Consulting team. This international recognition paves the way for future achievements and solidifies the company’s position as a leader in the industry
Eng. Shady Hafila noted that strategic partnerships with global industry leaders have provided Sabbour Consulting with access to cutting-edge technologies, enabling it to successfully undertake large-scale projects in emerging markets and further solidify its position as a regional leader in engineering consultancy.
Hafila also stressed the company’s focus on investing in its engineering talent through intensive training programs to keep pace with technological advancements and meet global challenges.
Eng. Osama Younes emphasized the pivotal role of BIM technology in this success, stating, ‘By leveraging BIM for large-scale projects, we have demonstrated our ability to stay at the forefront of technological advancements. This has elevated planning and execution to new levels, enabling unparalleled excellence.
Younes highlighted the successful implementation of BIM in projects such as the development of residential complexes in NEOM, Saudi Arabia, and the expansion of the Arab Open University branches. BIM has proven to be a valuable asset, significantly improving design and execution quality, reducing costs, and accelerating project timelines, ultimately leading to greater client satisfaction.
Notably, Sabbour Consulting received two prestigious MEED Annual Projects Awards: one for the expansion of the Arab Open University branch in Shorouk as the ‘Best Educational Project in Egypt,’ and another for developing residential complexes in NEOM, Saudi Arabia, as the ‘Best Development Project in the Kingdom.’
These awards, combined with the ISO 19650 certification, solidify Sabbour Consulting’s reputation for excellence, innovation, and adherence to the highest global standards of quality, technology, and sustainability.