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As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen African cooperation and foster cross-border investment, the African Federation for Construction Contractors’ Associations (AFCAA) recieved H.E. Dr. Kemoko Diakité, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Senegal, at its headquarters in Cairo. The visit focused on exploring opportunities for cooperation and advancing investment partnerships in the fields of construction and infrastructure between Egypt and Senegal.

Eng. Hassan Abdel Aziz, President of AFCAA, was joined by Eng. Mohamed Sami Saad, Chairman of the Egyptian Federation for Construction and Building Contractors; Amb. Hatem Tageldin, Secretary-General of AFCAA; Eng. Ahmed Mostafa, Technical Affairs Advisor to the Federation; and Ms. Hadeer Hesham Ghanem, Commercial Affairs Advisor.

“Invest in Senegal” Forum Announced – Open Call for Participation

During the meeting, Ambassador Diakité announced that APIX, Senegal’s investment promotion agency, will organize the “Invest in Senegal” Forum (FIL) in Dakar on October 7–8, 2025. He extended an invitation to AFCAA to coordinate and encourage Egyptian companies to participate in this major economic event, emphasizing the wealth of investment opportunities across various infrastructure and construction sectors.

Further details are available on the official forum website:
www.fiisenegal.sn

Deepening Ties and Expanding AFCAA’s Role

Eng. Hassan Abdel Aziz welcomed the Senegalese initiative, stressing the importance of reinforcing cooperation among African nations. He reaffirmed the Federation’s readiness to provide full technical and logistical support, seeking to participate in project execution within reputable construction firms.

He also emphasized the need to develop training and capacity-building programs for African labor in the construction sector and requested the Senegalese side to submit a list of proposed projects and the required construction materials to encourage active participation by relevant companies

Technical Discussions to Promote Transparent Partnerships

In a key technical segment, Eng. Mohamed Sami Saad elaborated on the distinctions between project developers responsible for planning and attracting investments and construction contractors tasked with execution under procurement entities. His clarification was appreciated by the Senegalese delegation as a vital step towards building transparent and efficient partnerships.

Senegal: A Gateway for Investment in West Africa

Ambassador Diakité presented an overview of Senegal’s national development goals, highlighting its comprehensive infrastructure strategy launched in 2014 through the Autonomous Road Maintenance Fund (FERA). This initiative boosted the percentage of high-quality roads from 54% to 84% in just seven years.

Key completed and ongoing projects include:

Marsassoum, Foundiougne, and Philippe Maguilen Senghor bridges
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project
VDN Road expansion
Mbour–Fatick–Kaolack highway
Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD)
Modern telecommunications and digital infrastructure networks

AFCAA’s Support for Regional Cooperation

Amb. Hatem Tageldin, Secretary-General of AFCAA, praised Senegal’s development vision and reaffirmed the importance of joint African economic initiatives. He described Senegal as one of the major strategic hub in West Africa and a vital partner for promoting regional integration and sustainable development across the continent.:

Diamniadio: A Glimpse into West Africa’s Emerging Tech Hub
The meeting concluded with Ambassador Diakité highlighting Diamniadio Smart City, a key development featuring Senegal’s national digital technology complex and government data center. He reiterated Senegal’s ambition to establish itself as a regional powerhouse in innovation and technological advancement.

expressing strong support for deeper collaboration with AFCAA to advance sustainable economic development across Africa.

The 31th of Executive Bureau meeting of AFCCA was held coincides with annual meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group held in Algeria from 19 to 21 May 2025 according to the invitation of Mrs. Samia Elmakhloufi President of the National Organization of Employers and Contractors in Algeria. With the attendance of 13 members of African countries ( Cairo, Libya, Algeria, Senegal, Benin, Sudan, Uganda, Tunis, Comoros, Chad, Cameroon, Niger and Burkina Faso) , the General Secretariat of AFCCA discussed the study to increase AFCCA resources that because the Committee of increase resources which was formed in General Assembly meeting of AFCCA which was held in 24 May 2024 do not found solutions of this problem also the General Assembly meeting of AFCCA was determined to be held in Cairo from 20 to 23 June 2025.

In the next day, the delegation take a tour and visited the Dey Palace, Martyrs Square, and Algiers Mosque.

Mrs. Samia Elmakhloufi President of the National Organization of Employers and Contractors in Algeria honored Eng. Hassan Abdel Aziz President of AFCCA about his efforts in the presence of Ambassador of Egypt in Algeria Mr. Mokhtar Wreda.

During the visit of Dey Palace in Algeria

During Visit of Algiers Mosque

During honoring President of AFCCA in Algeria in the presence of Ambassador of Egypt

The Fourth General Assembly meeting of the Federation of Contractors in Islamic Countries was held in Algeria headed of Eng. Zakria Abd Elrahman and in the presence of the Honorary President of the Federation and the President of African Federation for construction contractors association Eng. Hassan Abdel Aziz and Mr. Ali Senafi President of Arab Contractors Federation and the General Secretary of Arab Contractors Federation Eng. Hamdy Shehata this coincides with annual meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group held in Algeria from 19 to 21 May 2025 according to the invitation of Mrs. Samia Elmakhloufi President of the National Organization of Employers and Contractors in Algeria.

With participation of Presidents and representatives of 30 Islamic countries, sector challenges were discussed , Proposing sustainable solution to the social and economic challenges facing members.

Eng. Hassan Abel Aziz – President of AFCCA attend CICA General Assembly and side events in Paris from 25 to 27 November 2024 , according to an invitation from Mr. Philippe Dessoy President of CONFEDERATION OF INTERNATIONAL CONTRCTORS ASSOCIATIONS (CICA) also the President of the Contractors Federation in Islamic Countries Eng. Zakria Abdel Rahman and the General Secretary Dr. Malik Dongula and Mr. Toufik Cherradi from National University of Construction and Public works in Morocco.

This event brought together experts in the construction and contracting industry from all over the world , they discussed the ways to improve contracts between contractors interests and international institutions such as the World Bank , the International Monetary Fund, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development . etc and tools of the international Federation of Engineering Consultants (FIDIC).

CICA including important topics such as good preparation for infrastructure projects, construction contracts and health and safety on sites and also digitization and productivity of the contracting and construction sector.

A new President of CICA has been elected, the meeting was held with Eng. Hassan Abdel Aziz and a new President of CICA Mr. Juan Armando Vicuna and the delegation to discuss ways of joint cooperation.

CICA organized a visit to the Triangle Tower in Paris for the delegation it contains conference halls and hotels and an office complex, its area 70 thousand square meters.

Under the patronage of the Prime Minister of Egypt Dr. Mostafa Madbouly , the Forum of Egypt Builders was held on 22 September 2024 the important event in construction sector , organized by African federation for construction contractors association (AFCCA) under Presidency of Eng. Hassan Abdel Aziz , and Exclent Company for media services .

In the presence of the Minister of Local Development Dr. Manal Awad , the Minister of Business sector Eng. Mohamed El Shemi , and the Minister of Housing , Utilities and Urban Communities Eng. Sherif El Sherbiny, the participation of the largest Egyptian companies in the field of construction and building materials . with the participation of Arab and African delegations such as:

President of Arab Contractors Federation (Mr. Ali Senafi).
President of the Islamic Countries Contractors Federation (Eng. Zakria Abdel Rahman).
Chairman of the Board Directors of the Saudi Contractors Authority (Mr. Mohamed El Aglan).
President of the Contractors Federation in the Palestine (Mr. Ahmed El Kady).
Deputy Head of the Jordanian Construction Syndicate (Mr. Fouad El Dwery).
Vice President of the Turkish Contractors Federation (Mr. Tawfik Ozz)
Director of the Housing and Utilities projects Implementation Agency in Libya (Eng. Ahmed El Deb).
President of Employers Organization in Algeria (Mrs. Samia El Makhloufi).
President of the General Union of Yemeni Contractors (Mr. Yehia Saleh).

The Islamic Development Bank Group in Cairo and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa also participated in the conference with discussion sessions and a presentation on bank’s activities.

The most prominent recommendations of the forum:

Strengthening the Egypt Builders Forum on a permanent basis, providing opportunities for networking between companies and financial institutions.
Facilitating the export file for contracting and building materials industry in a way that supports increasing the exports of these sectors and turning them into a source of hard currency.
Reducing the invasion of foreign companies into the countries of the region and removing obstacle facing national companies.
Strengthening communication between national companies and all bodies concerned with the construction industry at the international level.
Giving preference to Arab and African national companies to support their opportunities to acquire larger shares of development projects in their countries for reducing the presence of foreign companies.
Directing Egyptian Embassies to support the needs of major industries in the country, especially the construction industry , within the framework of providing the necessary information about the markets of foreign countries and facilitating business companies and concerned parties abroad.
Activating the role of relevant business federations such as: Islamic Countries Contractors Federation, The Arab Contractors Federation and AFCCA.
Promoting exports of building materials and various industries.
Lifting the burden on the Egyptian industry and providing the needs of raw materials to increase its production capabilities to cover the requirements of local market and support the ability to export.
Supporting the preservation of the rights of irregular workers in the construction sector.
Enhancing the opportunities of Egyptian companies to participate in development projects and investment projects in Saudi Arabia, Libya and Iraq.
Strengthening cooperation with Turkey and benefiting from the Tukish experience in exporting the contracting industry to countries around the world.
Directing Governments to provide all tools that support the Egyptian construction industry with larger business shares in development projects in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Directing Egyptian banks and insurance companies to open branches within the countries of African continent for the purpose of providing facilities to Egyptian companies implementing projects there.
Directing to increase the number of Egyptian commercial representation offices abroad.
Directing local banks and international financial institutions to make a greater role in supporting development and construction projects to push contracting companies in foreign markets.

On the sidelines of the forum, next day on 23-9-2024 a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Arab Contractors Federation was held in the presence of President of AFCCA and the honorary president of Arab Contractors Federation Eng. Hassan Abdel Aziz and presence of Mr. Ali Senafi President of Arab Contractors Federation and also in the presence of the heads of contractors organization in countries of Jordan, Algeria , Saudi Arabia , Sudan , Iraq , Palestine , Libya , Egypt and Yemen.

Eng. Hassan Abdel Aziz President of AFCCA with the President of the Islamic Countries Contractors Federation (Eng. Zakria Abdel Rahman) and Chairman of the Board Directors of the Saudi Contractors Authority (Mr. Mohamed El Aglan).

Eng.Hassan Abdel Aziz with Eng. Mohamed Elshemi Minister of Business Sector

Minister of Housing Utilities and Urban Communities Eng. Sherif El Sherbiny with Eng. Hassan Abdel Aziz President of AFCCA.

Minister of Housing Utilities and Urban Communities Eng. Sherif El Sherbiny during his welcome speech

Eng. Hassan Abdel Aziz with Mr. Sameh Azouz (Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa)

Eng. Taha El Fel (The Islamic Development Bank)

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مناقصة دولية

Housing projects Implementation Agency in the State of Libya invited Eng. Hassan Abdel Aziz – President of AFCCA to attend a workshop under the slogan Wastewater Treatment Plants from 17 to 18 July 2024 in Libya , In the Company of some Building materials and Construction Companies.

This was in the presence of the Dr. Sayed Ismail the Deputy Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities and a group of specialists in the Ministry in Arab Republic of Egypt , There were welcomed by the Libyan Minister of Housing and Construction and the Libyan Undersecretary of the Ministry of House this is to discuss cooperation between the two countries and benefit from Egyptian experiences and they discussed to put cooperation protocol between the Regulatory Authority for drinking water and wastewater and consumer protection at the Egyptian Ministry of Housing with the Libyan Projects Authority and then the Egyptian delegation toured a number of Egyptian Company sites such as Precast Factory and the site of Ghout Al-Shael and the Airport road for implementation of the third ring road and then they visited sewage station to learn about the techniques used for technology and treatment.

Meeting of Libyan Minister of Housing and construction with Dr. Sayed Ismail the Deputy Minister of Housing in Egypt and Eng. Hassan Abdel Aziz President of AFCCA during their Visit to Libya.

During the workshop (Wastewater treatment plants) in Libya.

Egyptian delegation during their visit to the Precast Factory and site of Ghout Al-Shael and the Airport road in Libya

Egyptian delegation during their visit to a sewage station in Libya.

Eng. Hassan Abdel Aziz – President of AFCCA and the Honorary President of Contractors Federation in Islamic Countries attend meeting of the Contractors Federation of Islamic Countries in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 27-4-2024 , according to an invitation from Eng. Zakria Elabd elkadr ( Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Contractors Federation of Islamic Countries).

During the meeting , many topics were discussed at developing the contracting sector , enabling companies from member countries to plays its role in achieving sustainable growth and the development of Arab and African countries , creating a platform that includes all Islamic contracting companies with international categories in their country , in addition to profiles for contractors presenting their experience and previous projects.

Also the General Assembly meeting of Arab Contractors Federation was held in the presence of delegation from Egyptian Federation for construction on 27 April 2024 coinciding with meeting of the Contractors Federation of Islamic Countries in Saudi Arabia , Eng. Hassan Abdel Aziz has honored by Mr. Ali Senafi the President of Arab Contractors Federation.