The wins included the top honor for the Julius Nyerere Hydroelectric Dam and Power Station in Tanzania, which was named the Best Global Project in the Water/Wastewater category. This marks the company's fifth consecutive year receiving a top award in the international competition.
El Sherbiny described The Arab Contractors as a key
developmental arm of the Housing Ministry and a model for enhancing cooperation
with African nations through the transfer of construction expertise. He said
the achievement "confirms that The Arab Contractors is a symbol of
quality, engineering innovation, and national commitment."
The Minister affirmed the ministry's continued support for
the company, especially for projects in Africa, noting that The Arab
Contractors is "an excellent ambassador for Egypt abroad."
Engineer Ahmed El Assar, Chairman of The Arab Contractors,
said the awards reflect the strength of Egyptian expertise and its leadership
in international construction. He stressed that the company's success is the
result of integrated teamwork and proves the ability of national firms to
compete globally and execute megaprojects to world-class standards.
For the first time, the company secured two awards for
projects on the African continent, underscoring its stature as a major
contractor in Africa and the Middle East.
The winning projects for 2025 were:
Julius Nyerere Hydroelectric Dam and Power Station, Tanzania
(Best Global Project, Water/Wastewater): The dam, one of the largest national
projects in Africa, aims to generate 2,115 megawatts of electricity and
regulate the Rufiji River's flow to mitigate floods. It was executed by a
consortium of The Arab Contractors and Elsewedy Electric.
New Alamein Touristic Promenade, Egypt (Award of Merit,
Sports/Entertainment): A prominent feature of the fourth-generation New Alamein
City, the promenade’s first phase spans 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) and is
extendable to 14 kilometers.
Restoration of the Zeinab Khatoun House, Cairo, Egypt (Best
Project, Renovation/Restoration): This project restored the Mamluk-era
architectural site, converting it into a multi-purpose cultural center while
fully preserving its historical character.
Saka Road and Bridge, Uganda (Award of Merit, Roads): This
strategic link, which passes over a swampy area of the Mpologoma River, was
completed 11 months ahead of schedule, restoring vital transport in the region.
Suez Canal Global Museum, Ismailia, Egypt (Award of Merit, Renovation/Restoration): The project revived the Canal’s first administrative building, converting it into a museum that documents its history from the 1869 opening to the launch of the New Suez Canal.