My professional resume

1. Ramy Maher Ahmed El-Qady
Bsc. City Planning, LEED GA
Cairo, Egypt| +201001704754 (Egypt) | ramitology@gmail.com |
www.linkedin.com/in/Ramy-El-Qady-000
Personal Details:
Date of Birth: March 28, 1985 • Nationality: Egyptian
Gender: Male • Civil Status: Single
Urban Planning & Development Manager
Result-oriented professional with extensive experience and knowledge of land development and planning industry
regulations. Track record of facilitating cities and local areas to properly plan for new development by creating
informed geographic and spatial planning. Adept at creating effective master plan to complete various construction
projects within budgetary and time constraints. Skilled in developing and fostering strong working relations at all
levelswithin an organisation.Provenability to strategize andfindsolutions toresolve issues inwork areas. Technically
proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and AutoCAD. Articulate communicator native in
Arabic, fluent in English, and basic command over French.
Areas of Expertise & Technical Skills
 Environmental Planning
 Residential Development
 Master Planning Governance
 Program Management
 Land Management
 Zoning and Regulations
 Full Life Cycle Management
 Master Planning Supervision
 Stakeholder Management
 Urban Planning & Development
 Development Mix
 Development Management
 Process Improvement
 Technical Support & Guidance
 City Identity & Branding
 Market Research & Analysis
 Project Briefs
 Policy Planning
Professional Experience
DAR AL HANDASAH (Shair & Partners) (Kuwait – Cairo – Beirut – London – Amman) 2013 - Present
Senior Urban Planner and Designer – Project Manager
Lead the efforts of several engineering and non-engineering disciplines to create a successful master plan and livable
neighborhoods. Travel across several design headquarter offices, including London Beirut and Amman to coordinate
across a variety of engineering specialties and experts. Ensure high quality and on time product delivery without
compromising the profitability.
Key Projects:
New Administrative Capital – Program Management and Master Plan Studies
Location: Egypt • Client: Administrative Capital for Urban Developments (ACUD) • Role: Team Leader - Senior Urban
Planner and Designer/Project Manager • Time Duration: November 2016 – December 2020 (expected)
 Provided valuable advice on suitable locations for various projects in line with latest masterplan outputs.
 Established planning review process for planning applications and approvals for sub developers
 Reviewed development schemes by sub developers while updating masterplan for first phase.
 Developed pre-concept master plan of residential district R2 (490 ha), residential district R6 (260 ha), and
residential district R1 (28 5ha) Currently under construction
 Successfully negotiated a new vision with the client to create a unique destination anchor retail area in MU 22
(78 ha).

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 Re-designed a 50% more efficient master plan for the Ministerial Zone to change it from a mono-use district to
a mixed-use area based on banks and offices with a better built environment. The Ministerial zone and Financial
District is a (315 ha) area and currently under construction.
 Created vision and a feasible, revenue generating strategy master plan New Administrative Capital Park (420
ha) - A monumental park with an aim to serve the totality of 6.5 population between Cairo and Suez.
New Administrative Capital – Central Business District at the New Administrative Capital - Planning, Landscape
and Infrastructure
Location: Egypt • Client: Administrative Capital for Urban Developments (ACUD)/ New Urban Communities Authorities
(NUCA) • Project Role: Team Leader Senior Urban Planner and Designer • Time Duration: Jan 2018 – Dec 2018
 Devised masterplan for the CBD (Towers zone) while leading masterplan phase and formulating initial traffic,
environmental, transportation strategies, and urban harmony strategies.
 Devised detailed master plan of the CBD (85 ha) - Currently under construction.
 Negotiated with the client to review an older design scheme done in-house and presented a master plan of 22
towers with higher quality built environment and more diverse mix of uses.
New Administrative Capital – Master Plan Validation and Review
Location: Egypt • Client: Administrative Capital for Urban Developments (ACUD) • Project Role: Deputy Project
Manager - Senior Urban Planner and Designer • Time Duration: Nov 2016 – Dec 2017 (Expected)
 Reviewed and authorised the Strategic Master Plan, covering whole area of 71,400 ha, general master plan with
phase 1 of 16,800 ha, and detailed master plan with phase 1 priority area of 4,410 ha.
 Utilised multi- disciplinary approach to effectively develop an objective as well as analysis of the master plan.
 Conducted assessment based upon five categories including, planning and urban design, environment and
ecology, infrastructure and utilities, transport and movement, and commercialisation and economic validity.
 Implemented best practices by researching and selecting smart and sustainable city principles.
 Successfully negotiated technical bid and fee proposal and created additional project scope to cover the
preparation of concept master plan and advisory plot development guidelines for the Ministerial Zone (238 ha)
set within the Governmental District.
Pilot Projects 1 and 2 of the New City East of Amman
Location: Kingdom of Jordan • Client: Ministry of Public Works and Housing • Project Role: Senior Urban Planner and
Designer • Time Duration: Jun 2017– Jun 2018
 Developed pre-concept master plan and branding strategy for two pilot projects within the first phase of the
development of a new city east of Amman of a total area of 400 km².
 Worked on the development project with an aim to create a smart, resilient city offering a distinct lifestyle and
urban environment.
 Covered different strategies within the master plan, including zoning and land-use development strategy,
landscape strategies, sustainability and Smart City strategies, high-level public transportation and road
network/infrastructure strategies.
Fourth Kuwait Master Plan - 2040
Location: The State of Kuwait • Client: Kuwait Municipality/ Supreme Council of Planning and Development• Project
Role: Deputy project Manager Senior Urban Planner and Designer • Time Duration: Nov 2016 – Dec 2020 (Expected) •
Associate Consultants: Perkins + Will, SSH International
 Core project management team member covering project management, coordination, urban design and
planning.

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 Designed a master plan to support physical development of Kuwait until 2040 along with comprehensive
planning framework across all planning levels in Kuwait
 Focused on all aspects of development, including economy, demographics, transportation, infrastructure,
environmental protection, sustainability and land uses.
 Successfully negotiated technical bid and fee proposal and created additional project scope to cover the
preparation of concept master plan of Al Hareer and Boubyan Region (Silk City)
Suez Canal Region Development Plan
Location: Egypt • Client: Suez Canal Authority, Government of Egypt • Project Role: Senior Urban Planner and
Designer • Time Duration: Sept. 2014 – March 2015 • Reviewed By: The World Bank
 Planning framework overview and policy review on national, regional and governorates level
 Reparation of Strategic Plan and Master Plans for the Suez Canal Area, including gap analysis for
existing enabling infrastructure, review of existing economy performance, benchmarking studies, and
an Integrated Development Plan.
Consolidated Zoning Code, Zoning Regulations and Urban Planning Standards Manual
Location: The State of Kuwait • Client: Kuwait Municipality • Project Role: Senior Urban Planner and Designer • Time
Duration: Aug 2013 – Dec 2017 • Associate Consultants: Duany Plater-Zyberk DPZ, SSH International
 Deputized the project manager while advising on best practice in urban planning and urban design.
 Involved in report writing/production and contributions to deliverables (In English and Arabic) while translating
reports & presentations in Arabic for higher authorities.
 Reviewed literature review and analysis of relevant physical development plans and regulatory tools.
 Coordinated work and brief sub-consultants and specialists from other disciplines
 Participated in legal, administrative and institutional studies while reviewing development and planning
applications on behalf of Kuwait Municipality.
 Led GIS mapping efforts to produce land use and regulating plans for different planning tiers.
 Involved in land acquisition and expropriation methods research for Kuwaiti government
Transaction Advisory for the Investment Opportunities in Jaber Al-Ahmed and Sabah Al- Ahmed Cities- Phase 1
Location: The State of Kuwait • Client: Public Authority of Housing Welfare • Project Role: Deputy Project Manager
Senior Urban Planner and Designer • Time Duration: Oct 2016 – Dec 2017 • Associate Consultant: Strategy&
 Reviewed Master plan and reviewed development program for five mixed-use projects within the cities of Jaber
Al-Ahmed and Sabah Al-Ahmed, including residential, commercial, retail and industrial developments.
 Initiated project with an objective to increase the commercial benefit from the five mixed-use projects while
keeping an attractive built environment while exploring the regulations in Kuwait.
ORIENTAL CONSULTANTS COMPANY LIMITED (O.C) (Doha – Qatar) 2008 - 2013
Urban & Regional Planner/Urban Designer/Project Coordinator
Conducted survey for land and buildings to analyse current use of building and make recommendations for future
development. Worked in closely collaboration with the senior urban designer and strategic planning manager to
create implementation and development strategies for every effort. Provided visual translations of development
concepts while contributing in the development of urban design guidelines, development standards, specific studies,
and model a range of development standards.
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Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Preliminary Study (South-West Corridor)
Location: Qatar • Client: Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning, Government of Qatar • Role: Urban Planner and
Designer/Project Coordinator • Time Duration: Mar 2012-2013 • Associate Consultant: Parsons International
 Evaluated the feasibility of planning a sustainable environmentally sensitive, world class transit facility to serve
two major corridors in Doha, namely Salwa Road and Al Waab Street.
 Developed a multi-modal mass transit network to optimise Doha’s vision of developing into a truly world- class
city.
 Facilitated residents of Doha with an attractive alternative to the automobile by initiating The Doha Bus Rapid
Transit project, a train-like system.
 Prepared all necessary documents related to planning principles, land use data, population data, social &
cultural heritage impacts of the proposed BRT line.
 Studied literature review of relevant planning data, environmental, land use, population, existing zoning
ordinance, and guidelines.
 Set up criteria to select stations locations as per Qatar National Master Plan and the polycentric concept.
Qatar National Master Plan
Location: Qatar • Client: Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning, Government of Qatar • Role: Urban Planner/
Urban Designer • Time Duration: 2008-2011 • Reviewed By: The Urban Land Institute
 Created a master plan to support physical development of Qatar until target year 2032 while covering different
planning hierarchies, such as National, Regional (municipalities), local (cities and towns) and detailed areas
(zones).
 Increased project growth, impacts of recent large- scale development projects, infrastructure capacity, public
service needs, and future land uses by assessing current demographic statistics and economic projections.
 Devised a national master plan along with development of other plans into one blueprint for future
development.
 Managed and coordinated sample community survey by liaising with the Qatar Statistics Authority on daily
basis.
 Analysed of the planning data as well as preparing technical notes and required presentation materials.
 Devised strategic and area briefs for the foundation of the planning options for 10 area and city plans.
Additional Experience as Junior (Architect – Landscape and Urban Designer) at Dar Al Fostat Architects.
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (City & Town Planning Department)
Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
Egyptian General Secondary Certificate Excellent, Egyptian Language School, Doha – Qatar (91.5%)
PMP Exam Preparation Course Certificate
Memberships
Member of the Egyptian Engineers Syndicate – Architecture Section
LEED Green Associate, Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI), USA, since 2017. Registration No.11122601