What Sabbour Consulting does

Sabbour Consulting (legal name: Hussein Sabbour Engineering Consultancy Company) is a Cairo-headquartered, privately held multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm founded in 1957 by Eng. Hussein Sabbour. The firm delivers four core service lines — Design Services (architecture, structural engineering, MEP, infrastructure, and urban planning), Construction Supervision, Construction Project Management, and Valuation & Development Consultancy — to government agencies, private sector developers, and non-profit organizations. It has executed 2,000+ projects across 20+ countries in the Middle East and Africa, with named clients including the National Bank of Egypt, Sinai University, Arab Open University, and the Egyptian Council of Ministers.

The firm's technology backbone is Building Information Modeling (BIM) at LOD300/LOD400/LOD500 levels with GIS integration, formalized by ISO 19650 certification in 2024. The offering also includes digital twin and BIM lifecycle management for operations and maintenance, and smart clash detection across structural, mechanical, and electrical systems. The technology is positioned as a differentiator in accuracy and interoperability rather than as a stand-alone product. A dedicated Digital Delivery Manager and BIM Department (led by Eng. Osama Younes) own the firm's digital execution.

Sabbour generates revenue through project-based professional services fees, with pricing custom-quoted per scope; the firm does not publish standard rate cards. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting large government and private developer engagements, supplemented by strategic partnerships to access new markets — most notably the November 2024 joint venture with Nasser Nassif Engineering Consultancy Office to establish Sabbour Saudi Engineering Consultancy Company in Riyadh, and the partnership with Ryadah Al-Bunyan for the SAR 720 million THE ARK project in Dammam. Leadership rests with the founding Sabbour family, with Consulting Engineer Omar Sabbour serving as CEO; the firm has no disclosed institutional or private equity ownership.

Name

Sabbour Consulting

Legal name

Hussein Sabbour Engineering Consultancy Company (شركة المهندس الإستشارى حسين صبور)

Website

https://sabbour.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Sabbour Consulting is a Cairo-based, family-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm founded in 1957 that delivers design, construction supervision, and project management services to government agencies and large private developers across the Middle East and Africa, with 2,000+ projects delivered in 20+ countries and a recent strategic expansion into Saudi Arabia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Consulting Services

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy & Corporate Development Consulting (BPAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Real Estate Development & Feasibility Advisory (Highest-and-Best-Use, Entitlements Support) (BPAJANAC)

Keywords

• Engineering consulting services
• Construction design supervision
• Building information modeling
• Project management consulting
• Infrastructure design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consultancy Services: Professional fees generated from comprehensive engineering consulting services including design, construction supervision, and project management across residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
2. Valuation & Development Consultancy: Economic valuation services for assets, projects, and businesses, providing accurate insights to guide decision-making for clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sabbour Consulting is a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm that provides architectural, structural, MEP, infrastructure, and urban planning design services, along with construction supervision, project management, valuation and development consultancy, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) services. The firm delivers comprehensive engineering consultancy across residential, commercial, industrial, educational, healthcare, banking, and infrastructure sectors primarily in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and other Middle East and Africa markets.

Product overview

Sabbour Consulting offers a unified portfolio of multidisciplinary engineering consultancy services organized around four core offerings: Design Services (architecture, structural engineering, MEP, infrastructure, urban planning), Construction Supervision, Construction Project Management, and Valuation & Development Consultancy. The firm also provides specialized Building Information Modeling (BIM) services as a technology-enabled differentiator. These services are delivered across diverse sectors including residential, commercial, hospitality, education, healthcare, banking, and infrastructure projects in Egypt and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hussein Sabbour Creativity Awards: Annual creativity awards program organized by Sabbour Consulting to recognize innovation in engineering and urban development, with prize fund of 100,000 EGP

Products and services

• Design Services Comprehensive multidisciplinary design services covering Architecture, Structural Engineering, Urban Planning & Landscape Design, Infrastructure, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) for government, private sector, and NPO clients. Grounded in sustainable design and value engineering.
• Construction Supervision Construction supervision services that prevent delays, avoid errors, and enhance construction effectiveness while maximizing client ROI. Includes site audits, quality control monitoring, and strict adherence to established procedures.
• Construction Project Management Project management combining technical knowledge with leadership and interpersonal skills to oversee every project aspect from planning and coordination to execution, ensuring on-time, on-budget, quality delivery.
• Valuation & Development Consultancy Economic valuation services for assets, projects, and businesses, leveraging engineering and technical expertise to provide accurate, reliable insights for decision-making and optimal client outcomes.
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) Services BIM services at LOD300/LOD400/LOD500 for managing construction projects, architectural designs, and engineering operations, including full BIM models, shop drawings, as-built documentation, and technical support during construction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Smart BIM reduces rework by up to 30%, shortens delivery timelines by months, and strengthens compliance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ryadah Al-Bunyan Real Estate Development and Investment CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2026Strategic partnership to deliver integrated design package for THE ARK, a 17-floor mixed-use development in Dammam's Al Shati district. The SAR 720 million project spans 79,500 square meters and includes luxury residences, administrative offices, and retail stores meeting sustainability standards.
• Nasser Nassif Engineering Consultancy OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2024Established partnership to create Sabbour Saudi Engineering Consultancy Company during Cityscape Global 2024 exhibition in Riyadh. The agreement enables Sabbour Consulting to establish permanent presence in Saudi Arabia, leveraging Nasser Nassif's local expertise and networks to secure engineering consultancy projects aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Arcadis: Global design and consultancy firm active in buildings, mobility, and urban development with growing Middle East operations. Comparable to Sabbour on built-environment design and project management engagements, though operating at much larger scale and geographic breadth.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with large-scale design, engineering, and project management capabilities across transportation, buildings, and environment. Competes with Sabbour on large Saudi and regional mega-projects but at a vastly larger scale and with broader global resources.
• WSP Global: Global professional services firm in engineering, environment, and design, with significant MENA presence on transport, buildings, and urban development. A broad incumbent competing for Saudi Vision 2030 mandates that overlap with Sabbour's target project types.

Direct peers

• ECG Engineering Consultants: Egyptian engineering consultancy with capabilities in architecture, structural, MEP, and infrastructure design serving public and private sector clients. A direct domestic competitor to Sabbour for Egyptian government, education, and real estate development projects.
• Hamza Associates: Egypt-based engineering consultancy with a long history in architectural, structural, and infrastructure design across Egypt and the Middle East. Comparable to Sabbour in heritage, geographic focus, and core service lines for public- and private-sector building projects.
• ACE Moharram Bakhoum: Egyptian multidisciplinary engineering consultancy providing architecture, structural, MEP, and project management services for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. A direct domestic peer competing with Sabbour for Egyptian government, banking, and real estate developer mandates.
• EHAF Consulting Engineers: Arab-owned engineering consultancy headquartered in the Middle East delivering architecture, planning, design, and project management for buildings and urban developments. Overlaps with Sabbour in client type (developers, governments) and service portfolio in the GCC and wider MEA region.
• Khatib & Alami: Lebanon-origin multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with deep presence across the Middle East, delivering planning, design, and project management for buildings, transport, and infrastructure. Highly comparable to Sabbour in service breadth, client segments, and MENA-centric project portfolio.
• Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners): One of the largest MENA-based multidisciplinary engineering consultancies, offering architecture, design, project management, and supervision across buildings, infrastructure, and urban development. Closely comparable to Sabbour in service mix and regional client base, and a more global-scale competitor on mega-projects.

Emerging players

• IDOM: Multinational engineering and architecture group with growing Middle East footprint, providing consulting, design, and project management services. Comparable in service mix to Sabbour, but is a relative newcomer in the GCC and competes for similar mid- to large-scale design mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/sabbourconsulting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sabbour-com
• Instagraminstagram.com/sabbour.consulting

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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