At a roundtable discussion today, Ayman Amer, CEO of SODIC, revealed that the company aims to add 100 new hotel rooms during 2026, with investments estimated at approximately EGP 1.2 billion. He explained that this step is part of the company’s vision to raise the hotel sector’s contribution to total revenues to 15% over the next five years.
Amer also highlighted the exceptional performance of SODIC’s
project in partnership with Midar, which achieved sales of EGP 21.2 billion in
just 90 days, considering this a clear indicator of the strength of the SODIC
brand and the rising demand for its developments.
Regarding future plans to diversify revenue streams, Amer
confirmed that the company is currently preparing a detailed study to establish
an investment fund focused on non-residential projects with recurring returns.
The study is scheduled to be completed before the end of this year, examining
the fund’s size and the potential mechanism for its listing on the Egyptian
Stock Exchange.
On the financing front, Amer described securitization as one
of the best available borrowing alternatives, provided that interest rates drop
to levels between 12% and 14%.
In terms of construction activity, SODIC aims to deliver
more than 2,000 residential units this year. Supported by a land portfolio of
2,200 acres, the company continues its expansion plans, particularly given
expectations that real estate prices will continue to rise in 2026 by between
10% and 30% due to sustained demand.
Amer concluded his remarks by comparing savings vehicles,
emphasizing that real estate remains the optimal investment as it is a
"store of value" that provides its owner with periodic rental income,
giving it an added advantage over gold, which only preserves value without
generating regular returns.