Ahmed ElShattory : Projects Executive Director at SSH Design in Dubai Leading Mega Real Estate Developments.
Developments and Infrastructure Projects Across MENA
Ahmed ElShattory is a multi-skilled business leader with over 33 years of hands-on rich experience. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Cairo University and a Master’s from Cambridge University, he also holds key certifications including Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), Certified Construction Management Professional (CCMP), and Project Management Professional (PMP). He is a distinguished Executive Director and Chief Projects Officer based in Dubai, specializing in the development and delivery of mega real estate and infrastructure projects across the Middle East and North Africa. Ahmed expertly manages multi-billion dollars portfolios across the region. Currently operating from Dubai, he drives complex projects through visionary governance, strategic leadership, and seamless stakeholder collaboration.
Mastering Mega Portfolios Across Diverse Sectors
Ahmed’s portfolio includes high-profile developments across commercial towers, horizontal complexes, high-rise residential projects, hospitality, healthcare, retail malls, and dynamic mixed-use ventures. He strategically oversees key projects in the region, including the landmark AlQuram development in Muscat, recognized as a world-class standard, while providing influential advisory inputs through his extensive network of top-tier developers and consultancy firms.
Strategic Vision Meets Operational Rigor
His leadership combines deep expertise in real estate development and delivery, P&L accountability, program and portfolio management, commercial strategy, contract compliance (including FIDIC standards), risk management and procurement planning. Ahmed balances disciplined governance with innovative solutions, translating ambitious strategic goals into tangible, timely project successes.
Delivering Iconic Regional Projects
Ahmed has led transformative programs such as Burj Khalifa, Marasy Al-Bateen waterfront in Abu Dhabi, The World of Nakheel, The Onyx, Five Star Hospitality projects, the UAE Presidential Palace in Egypt’s Al Alamein city commissioned by UAE leadership, and landmark PIF initiatives including the Royal Commission of AlUla, Diriyah Company, and King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). His stewardship consistently elevates economic, cultural, and social infrastructure to world-class standards.
Collaborating with Industry Leaders
Throughout his career, Ahmed has partnered with premier developers like Emaar, Nakheel, and Dubai Holdings, alongside globally recognized consultancies including SSH International Consultants, AtkinsRealis, Khatib & Alami, and EHAF Consulting Engineers. These collaborations drive innovation, sustainability, and excellence across every project lifecycle.
Empowering Teams and Navigating Complexity
Known for fostering empowered, fully functional accountable teams, Ahmed excels in managing complex stakeholder environments including rulers’ courts/dewans, government bodies, clients, contractors, and multicultural teams. His diplomatic leadership ensures cohesive decision-making, aligned objectives, and trust at every level.
Vision for Sustainable Growth and Enduring Legacy
Beyond real estate development and delivery, Ahmed is committed to building vibrant, sustainable communities that endure. His visionary leadership inspires future generations, catalyzing growth, and innovation within the evolving urban landscapes across the Middle East and North Africa.
Legacy and Regional Impact
The Arab Leaders proudly recognize and honor Ahmed ElShattory for his visionary leadership and transformative contributions to real estate developments and infrastructure sectors in MENA and North Africa. His unwavering commitment to quality, operational mastery, and ability to lead multi-billion-dollar projects through complexity positions him as a true exemplar of leadership excellence, shaping a legacy that inspires and empowers generations across the UAE and GCC countries.
