Iskander Touma, Chairman of Orascom Development Egypt, has been selected by Forbes Middle East in its 2026 list of the Top 100 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders in the Middle East and North Africa.

The recognition reflects his leadership role in one of the region’s leading real estate developers and its continued focus on building integrated and sustainable urban communities.

Under his leadership, Orascom Development Egypt expanded its flagship developments, including El Gouna, Makadi Heights, and O West, contributing to strong growth in sales and revenue over the past year.

Forbes Middle East highlighted the company’s ability to sustain growth despite economic pressures, noting that Touma’s strategic approach has strengthened investor confidence in Egypt’s real estate market and supported foreign investment through an integrated real estate and hospitality model.

The 2026 ranking is based on key SEO-relevant industry criteria such as leadership impact, project portfolio size, financial performance, delivery track record, and overall influence on the regional real estate sector.