LIVING "By the Real Estate Leaders" Fall 2018 Issue #16 | Page 4

News Feed! News Feed! The Official Opening of RE/MAX Egypt’s New Head Office October was a very special month for RE/MAX Egypt’s family who gathered to celebrate the official opening of the new head office in Cairo. Regional Director, Mr. Khaled Nasser, welcomed guests with an inspiring and motivational speech of what the future holds for RE/MAX Egypt. Honoring the event and sharing this special day was, Mr. Nathan Chip Brekken, Director of Global Development at RE/MAX World Headquarters, who highlighted the latest news about RE/MAX and wished us many more successful years. Thank you to everyone who shared this memorable day with us and may this new phase be the start of even greater success and unstoppable growth. More Franchises Join RE/MAX Egypt’s Family Our RE/MAX Egypt network proudly keeps growing and growing! Everyday more and more entrepreneurs realize the value RE/MAX has to offer. By joining the world’s number one real estate brand they gain access to unique brand values that provide them with an edge over their competitors, from a powerful and leading brand name with an unprecedented global presence to on-demand quality education, topnotch technologi- cal tools, comprehensive franchise support and more. Join us in welcoming our newest members to our RE/MAX Egypt family. We wish them the best of luck and are excited to witness their success as they take over the market. RE/MAX Gold Square in Nasr City RE/MAX Performance Elite in Nasr City “RE/MAX Performance Elite” joins the RE/MAX brand. Broker Owner Mr. Raafat Metwaly has decided to be a part of the world’s leading real estate brand and plans on opening his office in Nasr City. Mr. Raafat, who holds a PHD and a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Engineering, is a RE/MAX Broker at RE/MAX Performance Realty Inc. in Mississauga, Canada. He is also one of the Broker Owners of RE/MAX Performance in Alexandria, Egypt. Throughout his career with RE/MAX, Mr. Raafat has earned the RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award in 2017, in addition to the RE/MAX Platinum Club Award in 2016 and the RE/MAX 100% Club Award which he received in both 2015 and 2014. RE/MAX Egypt expands with “RE/MAX Gold Square”. Franchise owners Mr. Islam Salama and Mr. Ahmed Samir join 2 Mrs. Rania, who graduated with a BA from the Faculty of Alsun at Ein Shams University, has more than 25 years of professional experience in various sectors of which 20 of those years were in tourism management. She has also assisted in the startup and management of companies in various parts of the world. Her scope of work and responsibilities include management, marketing, customer service, international trade fairs, in addition to being involved in finances and HR. Mr. Shady Joseph graduated with a BA in Business Administration and Marketing from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime. His main background is in sales in which he has gained his experience while working in the health insurance and real estate sectors. RE/MAX Insight in Sheikh Zayed The latest franchise due to open in Sheikh Zayed is “RE/MAX Insight”. Broker Owner, Mr. Alaa Mostafa has decided to seize a life changing opportunity by signing a franchise agreement with RE/MAX Egypt. our growing network and plan to open their office in Nasr City. Mr. Islam graduated from the faculty of Business Administration and Accounting from Beni-Suef University. His main background is in the accounting sector where he has gained several years of experience. Mr. Ahmed holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from Cairo University. Once he graduated he started off his career by founding several companies that over the years have allowed him to gain experience in marketing, sales, and customer service. Mrs. Gehan graduated from Ein Shams University with a BA from the Faculty of Arts. She has an extensive background with 23 years of experience in public relations, events, marketing communications, retail and management. Mr. Fatek has more than 30 years of experience in various sectors namely sales, hospitality, and management. RE/MAX Property Network in New Cairo Also joining our growing network is “RE/MAX Property Network”, owned by two entrepreneurial families, Broker Owners Mrs. Gehan Sherif, Mr. Fatek Karam, Mrs. Rania Grais, and Mr. Shady Joseph. Together, they plan to open their RE/MAX office in New Cairo. Mr. Alaa has held multiple Senior Executive level positions in the hospitality industry for over 30 years. His broad experience was largely in the U.S. with several years in the Middle East and Europe. Additionally, he serves on several companies’ Board of Directors. Mr. Alaa has earned an MBA Degree, with honors, from Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, and has received his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Political Science from Cairo, Egypt. 3