The closing ceremony of Dialogue with the Nile 2026 takes place on Saturday, 26 September 2026 at Cairo Venue, Gabalaya St., Zamalek. Doors open at 6:00 PM.
The programme
- Arrival, registration and networking
- Opening and the competition journey, with the main host Nourhan Abubakr
- Three panel discussions
- Break
- “Something Bigger Is Taking Shape” — a talk by Ahmed El-Metwaly, founder of MASAR 101 and MASAR Competitions, on the next chapter
- Recognition of the 24 Finalists
- Honorable Mentions, Special Mentions and the special awards
- The Top 3 project showcase
- The podium reveal: Third, Second and First Place
- Group photo and closing
The panels
- Panel 1, led by Hossam Khamis: Dr. Heba El-Dessouky and Prof. Gasser Gamil on the journey through the jury’s eyes — what set the projects apart, and how one brief produced different visions.
- Panel 2, led by Hossam Khamis: Dr. Omar El Hosseny and Sameh Ibrahim Emam on realism, buildability and the technical decisions that turn an idea into a proposal that can be assessed.
- Panel 3, led by Bahaa Maher: Samar Helmy and Mahmoud Azouz on turning a concept into an experience that can be built and operated, and what architects learn from construction and the market.
The results
The results are published on this site right after they are announced on stage.
Who is on stage
- Nourhan Abubakr — writer and author, and the evening’s main host: the opening, the transitions and the recognition and results.
- Hossam Khamis — Design Manager at Hafez Consultants and host of the A3det Mohandeseen podcast; he leads panels 1 and 2.
- Bahaa Maher — architect, architectural content creator and TV host of El Me3margy on Al Nahar; he leads panel 3 and presents the Elme3margy Award himself.
- Prof. Gasser Gamil — Professor of Architecture, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies & Research and Head of the Architecture Department at Misr International University (MIU); jury member.
- Dr. Heba El-Dessouky — Interior Architect and Hospitality Innovation Director at Mountain View, formerly in senior leadership at Emaar Misr and City Edge Developments; jury member.
- Dr. Omar El Hosseny — Course Director and Assistant Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering, consultant and General Manager of a consultancy firm; jury member.
- Sameh Ibrahim Emam — Design Competition Consultant at MASAR Architects and one of the Round 2 mentors.
- Samar Helmy — Design Director at MASAR Architects, co-founder of Twenties and one of the Round 2 mentors.
- Mahmoud Azouz — founder of Azouz Building and Bevel Commercial, combining design, execution and commercial experience.
- Ahmed El-Metwaly — architect and entrepreneur, founder of MASAR 101 and the vision behind its transformation into MASAR Competitions.
