About Us

Driven by excellence. Inspired by innovation.

Nile Projects in Numbers

The numbers behind our success.

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Partner Brand

Nile Projects & Trading Company was founded in 1972 as a small family business by Ossama El-Naggar. Following a strategic partnership with the locally owned Nile Bank, the company evolved into an Egyptian holding company in 1985. Since then, Nile Projects has expanded across a diverse range of industries, with a strong focus on representing and developing international brands in the Egyptian market.

Today, Nile Projects employs more than 3,000 professionals and has established itself as one of the Middle East's most trusted and successful business groups. Operating across fashion, automotive, real estate, furniture, watches & jewelry, wellness, and food & beverage, the company continues to drive growth through internationally recognized brands and long-term partnerships.

Message from Our Chairman

"At Nile Projects, our commitment is to lead through innovation, deliver excellence, and set new standards across the industries we serve. We envision becoming the preferred choice for customers seeking distinction in Egypt and beyond by consistently delivering exceptional products and services. Together, we are building a legacy of innovation, excellence, and lasting success."

Mission

At Nile Projects, our mission is to lead through innovation, delivering exceptional products, services, and experiences across diverse industries. We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers while maintaining the highest standards of quality, customer care, integrity, and professionalism.

Vision

At Nile Projects, our vision is to be the preferred destination for customers seeking excellence, innovation, and distinction across diverse industries in Egypt and beyond. We aspire to set new benchmarks in every sector we operate in, driving sustainable growth through innovation, quality, and customer-centric solutions. Empowered by a passionate and dynamic team, we continuously expand our portfolio to deliver exceptional products and services that exceed expectations and create lasting value.

Competitive Edge

Driving growth across diverse industries.

Fully Self Financed:

Our company is self-financed, although having a credit limit in excess of 2 Billion EGP.

Advanced ERP System:

Company owned software that integrates planning, purchasing, inventory, sales, marketing, finance, POS, HR and more.

Largest Local Retailer:

The first local company to embark on retail since the importation ban of RTW was lifted in 2004.

Member of the large Taxpayers:

Being a member of the large taxpayers in Egypt gives us privileges with all governmental authorities.

Access to key developers:

Strong relationship with all landlords. Our big diversed portfolio gives us leverage with all landlords as being one of the key tenants with the largest footprint.

Real-estate ownership:

Our Real Estate division owns & operates a number of retail properties nationwide which makes us our own landlords in a lot of locations.

Group History

Driving growth across diverse industries.

1972

Founded as a family business by Ossama El-Naggar, importing tires and food products to the Egyptian market.

1985

Formed a strategic partnership with Nile Bank, strengthening the company’s tire import and distribution business.

1990

Appointed as the official distributor of Bridgestone products in Egypt, significantly expanding the company’s market presence.

1995

Obtained the exclusive distribution rights for Firestone in Egypt following Bridgestone’s acquisition of the brand, while expanding its nationwide wholesale distribution network.

2002

Opened the first two Fit & Fix service centers, providing professional tire and automotive services directly to customers.

2004

Expanded into the fashion industry by introducing leading international fashion brands to the Egyptian market. Opened the first Charles & Keith store.

2005

Became a pioneer in Egypt’s luxury fashion retail sector by introducing premium international brands.

2006

Signed the master franchise agreement for Tommy Hilfiger and opened the first store in Egypt.

2009

Signed the master franchise agreement for Salvatore Ferragamo and opened the first store. Also inaugurated Egypt’s first Bandag tire retreading factory and expanded the automotive business with tire rims and batteries.

2010

Signed the master franchise agreement for Burberry and opened the first store. Received Bridgestone Middle East & Africa awards for Best Agent, Distributor, Solutions Business, and After-Sales Service.

2011

Expanded tire wholesale distribution into Saudi Arabia and received recognition for outstanding CSR initiatives.

2012

Opened the first luxury retail complex in Katameya Downtown.

2013

Launched the Kawatchagy tire service brand. Signed the master franchise agreement for Tommy Hilfiger in Jordan and opened the first store.

2014

Signed the master franchise agreements for Calvin Klein and Polo Ralph Lauren, opened the first stores, and launched the first dstore.

2016

Signed the master franchise agreement and opened the first Liu Jo store. Signed the master franchise agreement for Calvin Klein in Jordan and opened the first store.

2017

Signed the master franchise agreement and opened the first Hackett store.

2019

Signed the master franchise agreement for Matalan and opened the first O’Five store.

2020

Opened the first Matalan store and launched the e-commerce platforms for dstore and Matalan.

2021

Launched the O’Five e-commerce platform.

2023

Signed the master franchise agreements for Amorino, Sandro, Maje, Dan John, and AllSaints. Opened the first Amorino, Sandro, and Maje stores in Egypt.

2024

Opened the first BOSS store in Egypt and launched the SANDRO e-commerce platform.

2025

Signed the master franchise agreements for Eichholtz and TIMEVALLÉE. Opened the first Santoni, MAJE (Jordan), and BLUEMINT stores, and launched the MAJE e-commerce platform.

2026

Opened the first TIMEVALLÉE store.

2027

The Journey Continues...