At a Glance
- Family-led Hassan Allam Holding has built Egypt’s key infrastructure since 1936.
- The group employs over 50,000 across construction, energy, and real estate sectors.
- Its renewable ventures, including the Suez Wind Farm, mark Egypt’s clean-energy shift.
For nearly a century, Hassan Allam Holding has shaped Egypt’s infrastructure, building bridges, power plants, and entire cities that define the Arab world’s modern skyline.
Founded in 1936 by Hassan Mohammed Allam, the Cairo-based group has grown from a small local contractor into one of the Middle East’s leading construction and investment firms, driving Egypt’s urban growth and clean-energy transition.
A legacy built on work and family
The company’s story began in 1936 when Hassan Mohammed Allam, a young builder in Cairo, set up a small construction firm.
He had little capital, but he had reputation, grit, and timing on his side. As Egypt industrialized, his company became known for solid workmanship, schools, roads, water plants, and hospitals that carried his name across the country.
Then came the 1950s. Nationalisation swept through Egypt, and the firm was absorbed by the state under the name Nasr General Contracting.
Many founders would have walked away. The Allam family stayed. They kept the same standards Hassan had taught: do the job right, deliver on time, and never cut corners.
A family returns and rebuilds
When President Anwar Sadat opened Egypt’s markets in the 1970s, the family saw a way back. They launched Hassan Allam Sons, which later became Hassan Allam Holding. It was a second beginning, rooted in their father’s values but with eyes on a larger horizon.
Over the next forty years, the company expanded beyond Egypt’s borders. From local highways to regional megaprojects, it became a name associated with quality and endurance.
Today, under Kamal Eldin Allam as chairman and brothers Hassan and Amr Allam as co-chief executives, the group employs more than 50,000 people across 18 subsidiaries.
The model they use, family ownership combined with professional management, has kept the company agile in a field known for bureaucracy.
Building and investing in the future
The business stands on two main divisions: Engineering & Construction (E&C) operates under Hassan Allam Construction, the flagship subsidiary of Hassan Allam Holding, is a leading contractor in Egypt and the MEA region. It has delivered exceptional construction, engineering, and infrastructure projects across various sectors.
The second division, which is Investment & Development, manages assets in utilities, real estate, and renewable energy.
Through Hassan Allam Utilities, the firm has become a key player in Egypt’s clean-energy transition. One of its recent milestones, the 1.1-gigawatt Suez Wind Farm built with Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power, marks a new chapter for Egypt’s renewable ambitions.
Meanwhile, Hassan Allam Properties continues to shape New Cairo and other fast-growing areas with communities that blend architecture, green space, and modern design.
The builders behind Egypt’s new skyline
Hassan Allam Holding’s work is visible everywhere. It has been part of the New Administrative Capital, from road networks to the Iconic Tower, Africa’s tallest building.
It has laid highways stretching from the Red Sea coast to the Western Desert, built massive water-treatment plants, and constructed industrial zones that power Egypt’s exports.
Yet inside the company, pride runs quieter. Employees often say they’re “building Egypt from the ground up” — not as a marketing slogan but as something they genuinely believe.
From Cairo to the region
What started in Cairo now stretches across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and North Africa. The group ranks among Jeune Afrique’s Top 500 African Companies and is often listed as one of the continent’s top family-run enterprises. Despite its reach, the company still feels distinctly Egyptian, anchored in local know-how and the idea that homegrown talent can compete with anyone, anywhere.
Growth with responsibility
In recent years, sustainability has become part of the firm’s daily vocabulary. Roughly 36 percent of its revenue now comes from green or sustainable projects. Its Sustainability Report outlines commitments to training, local sourcing, and community programs — not as PR, but as policy.
The group invests heavily in education and training for engineers and technicians. Many senior staff started as apprentices. In an industry known for short-term contracts, Hassan Allam’s preference for long-term employment and internal promotion is unusual — and deeply human.
Facing the future
The company, like Egypt itself, faces real challenges. Currency swings, global inflation, and tighter project financing have tested the industry. Still, Hassan Allam’s diversified portfolio — spanning construction, utilities, and renewables — helps it weather the cycles. By moving into equity-based infrastructure and long-term concessions, it’s turning what was once a project-driven business into a more balanced investment platform.
More than a company
At its heart, this is not just a corporate story but a family one. Three generations of Allams have turned the simple act of building into a lasting legacy. From the early days of hand-laid bricks to billion-dollar partnerships, the family has stayed true to a straightforward belief: progress comes from doing the work well.
The company’s footprint can be seen in every bridge, road, and skyline — but its real mark lies in its endurance. Through wars, economic upheavals, and political shifts, the Allam name has stood for resilience.
The enduring mark
In a region where few family businesses survive beyond their founders, Hassan Allam Holding is a rare exception. It has adapted, expanded, and outlasted generations of change — mirroring Egypt’s own story of persistence.
For the Allams, construction has never been just about concrete and cranes. It has always been about belief — in country, in craft, and in leaving something that lasts.
