For the third consecutive year, Forbes Middle East has listed engineer Amr Suleiman, founder and Executive Chairman of Mountain View for Development and Real Estate Investment, in its annual list of the 100 most influential figures in the real estate sector across the Middle East and North Africa for 2026.
This year, Suleiman's selection came with a notable improvement in his ranking compared to last year, where he ranked fifth among the prominent Egyptian leaders in the sector.
Event Details
This advancement in Forbes Middle East's ranking reflects the sustained strong performance and strategic expansion led by Mountain View, solidifying its presence among the most influential real estate companies in Egypt on the regional stage. The ranking is based on a set of criteria, including years of experience, the size of the land portfolio, the number of owned units, the value of completed and ongoing projects, as well as adherence to delivery schedules and the quality of customer experience.
Engineer Amr Suleiman is considered one of the prominent and influential figures in the real estate development sector in Egypt and the region, where his leadership approach is based on the actual execution of projects and urban communities, maximizing long-term value, alongside his ambitious vision that places innovation and modernity at the core of design and urban development philosophy.
Background & Context
For over twenty years, Mountain View has successfully developed integrated and sustainable urban communities, currently housing more than 50,000 families in the company's projects, reflecting the success of its model in providing a comprehensive residential experience centered on quality of life.
This recognition is an extension of a rich history of achievements that Mountain View has accomplished under the leadership of engineer Amr Suleiman, as operational indicators during 2025 showed a clear growth in the company's performance, achieving sales worth 104 billion Egyptian pounds and injecting construction investments amounting to 20 billion Egyptian pounds, in addition to delivering 2,100 units during the year.
Impact & Consequences
In 2026, the company continues to accelerate its execution pace by targeting construction investments worth 25 billion Egyptian pounds and a plan to deliver 3,000 units, confirming its ongoing commitment to injecting substantial investments into the Egyptian market and enhancing completion rates across its various projects.
Amr Suleiman's inclusion in this list demonstrates his leadership role and growing influence in the real estate development sector at both local and regional levels, serving as clear evidence of his ability to contribute to shaping the market and enhancing the presence of Egyptian competencies in regional forums.
Regional Significance
This ranking affirms his position as one of the influential voices in urban development and real estate export, given the institutional roles he holds, including being the First Undersecretary of the Real Estate Development Division at the Egyptian Chamber of Commerce, a board member of the Real Estate Development Industry Chamber at the Federation of Industries, and a member of the Advisory Committee for Urban Development and Real Estate Export, in addition to his membership in the Advisory Committee of the Prime Minister concerned with urban development and real estate export.
This achievement serves as evidence of the importance of innovation and sustainability in the real estate sector, enhancing the capacity of Egyptian companies to compete in regional and international markets.