About us

Passionate about quality, driven by innovation.

Nile Projects & Trading Company was founded in 1972 as a small family business owned by Ossama El-Naggar and later grew into an Egyptian holding company formally established in 1985, after a partnership with local Egyptian owned Nile Bank. Since then, Nile Projects has grown in a wide range of industries, with a specialisation in foreign based brand holdings.

— Mission and Vision —

At Nile Projects, our mission is to continuously innovate and lead in diverse industries, delivering excellence and value to our customers.

We strive to create exceptional experiences, while upholding the highest standards of quality, customer care, and professionalism.

Our vision at Nile Projects is to be the foremost choice for customers seeking excellence and distinction across multiple industries in Egypt and beyond.

We aspire to be recognized as trailblazers, setting new standards and trends in every sector we operate in.With a passionate and dynamic team, we aim to continuously expand our portfolio, offering unparalleled products and services that cater to diverse customer needs.

— Group History —

Since its foundation in 1972 and later incorporation in 1985, Nile Projects & Trading Co. has witnessed many transformations in the business range, products and services which the company offers.

12th Jan, 1972

Starting out as a family business importing tires and food products for the Egyptian market, the success story founded by Ossama ElNaggar steadily established itself.

2nd Feb, 1985

A rewarding partnership was formed with Nile Bank. The core business was the importation and distribution of major brands of tires. Over the next few years there was less focus on food products.

8th Jul, 1990

With a proven track record of success Nile Projects became the full distributor for Bridgestone products. This strengthened their share of the market as the tire business went from strength to strength.

21st Jul, 1995

When Bridgestone acquired the brand Firestone the exclusive rights for Egypt were also transferred to NPTCO. Between the years 1990 and 2000 NPTCO continued with its role as a wholesaler to the huge network of tire distributors throughout the country.

18th Aug, 2002

The first two outlets of Fit & Fix were inaugurated. The experience accumulated and knowledge of the local market had put Nile Projects in the position to provide informed and professional service directly to motorists.

19th Aug, 2004

Nile Projects diversified into fashion brands after seeing potential for big-name designers and retailers to launch in the Egyptian market.

21th July, 2005

NPTCO beginning into fashion retail and was a pioneer in introducing international high-end and luxury brands into the Egyptian market.

11th Jul, 2006

Master franchise agreement for Tommy Hilfiger – Opening first store.

2nd Jan, 2009

Signs master franchise agreement for Salvatore Ferragamo and opens first store.

7nd Jan, 2009

Celebrated the opening ceremony of the first Bandag retreading factory, the first of its kind in Egypt. Nile Projects started importing tire rims for wheels and batteries.

2th Jul, 2010

NPTCO was awarded as best agent and distributer of Bridgestone Middle East and Africa for 2010. And was also awarded as best solution business and after sales service for year 2010.

2th Jul, 2010

Signs master franchise agreement for Burberry and opens first store.

22nd Sep, 2011

Tires wholesale distribution expanded to Saudi Arabia. NPTCO was awarded for best CSR activities.

22nd Sep, 2013

The Kawatchagy brand was inaugurated to extend quality tire service and sales to different market segments of vehicle drivers.

24nd Sep, 2013

Master franchise agreement for Tommy Hilfiger in Jordan and opening first store.

21nd Sep, 2014

Master franchise agreement for Calvin Klein and opens first store. Master franchise agreement for Polo Ralph Lauren and opens first store. Opens first dstore.

27nd Jan, 2016

Signs master franchise agreement and opens first Liu Jo store. Signs master franchise agreement for CK in Jordan and opens first store.

27nd Sep, 2017

Signs master franchise agreement and opens first Hackett store.

10nd Feb, 2019

Signs master franchise agreement for Matalan.

22nd Sep, 2020

Opens first Matalan store. Launch of two e-commerce platforms for dstore and Matalan.