Company profile
Orascom for Real Estate S.A.E.
Orascom for Real Estate S.A.E. is an Egypt-based real estate development company established in 2018 as a dedicated subsidiary of Orascom Development Egypt SAE to own and develop the O West integrated urban community in 6th of October City, West Cairo. The company holds a 4.2 million square metre (1,000 acre) land bank allocated under a revenue-sharing agreement with the New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA), following settlement of a prior arbitration over the Haram City land allocation. O West is master-planned as a sustainable mixed-use city comprising residential neighbourhoods (villas, townhouses, apartments), an educational hub with international schools (Kent College, British Columbia Canadian International School, Saxony International School), a 35-acre sports club, a hospital, commercial districts, and the O-Business District. Orascom Development Egypt owns 70% of ORE; the remaining 30% is held by Samih Sawiris.
- Sector
- Real estate and housing / Real Estate Holding & Development, Real Estate Services
- Markets
- Egypt
- Founded
- 2018
- Ownership
- Private
- Stage
- Large Enterprise
- Capital raised
- $355.8m
- Employees
- 500+
- Business model
- B2C Transactional, Rental/Leasing
Products and services
O West Integrated Community, O West Residential Units (Villas, Townhouses, Twin Houses, Apartments), O West Commercial & Retail Spaces, O-Business District, O West Club (Sports & Social), Educational Hub (International Schools), Hospital & Medical Facilities
Transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2026 | Commercial International Bank, Banque Misr, and National Bank of Egypt invest EGP 18 billion in Orascom Real Estate | Private Credit | $355.8m | Egypt |
Source: Partner Researchers.