Prof. Dr. Maged Abdel Azim
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Prof. Dr. MagedAbdel Azim

  • Professor of Economics
  • Real-Estate Investment Expert
  • Institutional Development & Training Consultant
  • Lecturer & Expert in HR Development and Self-Development
  • Over 25 years in economic research and analysis
  • Thirty years presenting real-estate investment opportunities, conducting feasibility studies for property projects, and training and developing the human-capital cadres working in real-estate marketing and sales
Biography

About Prof. Dr. Maged Abdel Azim

Dr. Maged Abdel Azim received his Bachelor of Commerce from Ain Shams University in 1991, earned his Master of Economics in 1999, and completed his PhD in Economics in 2009 — with a dissertation on 'The Role of the Real-Estate Market in Supporting and Raising the Efficiency of the Egyptian Economy', supervised by the late Prof. Dr. Ali Lotfy, former Prime Minister of Egypt.

25+
years
Years in research and economic analysis
30+
years
Practice in real-estate development and investment
21+
papers
Peer-reviewed publications
3
titles
Authored books
Career

Academic leadership and service to the state

A quarter century of teaching, research and advisory work — from academic lectures at October Higher Institute of Economics to lecturing at the Higher War College, National Defence College, and the National Anti-Corruption Academy.

2019 – Present

Assistant Professor — Department of Economics

October Higher Institute of Economics
June 2015 – October 2019

Acting Dean (multiple terms)

October Higher Institute of Economics
2014 – Present

Board of Directors & Quality Committee Member

October Higher Institute of Economics
2023 – Present programs

Lecturer — Higher War College

Military Academy for Graduate and Strategic Studies
Research

Peer-reviewed scholarship — Egyptian and international

Twenty-one-plus papers in peer-reviewed Egyptian, Arab, and international journals on sustainable development, the digital economy, foreign direct investment, and capital markets.

  • 2025
    Analyzing the Statistical Relationship between ICTs and Sustainable Development: Evidence from Egypt
    International Journal of Religion
  • 2024
    Renewable Energy and Economic Growth in Saudi Arabia: A Test of Interrelationship
    Journal of Statistics Applications and Probability
  • 2025
    The Effect of Leadership Style on Sustainable Performance: A Systematic Literature Review
    Uncertain Supply Chain Management
  • 2025
    Implications of Geopolitical Changes on Food and Water Security
    Faculty of Commerce, Tanta University (accepted)
Authored books

Three books in applied economics

2025 — Pending publication

Principles of Economics

A comprehensive textbook on the principles of economics.

2008

Readings in Economics in English

Dar Al-Watan for Publishing and Distribution

Academic volume used in teaching economics in English.

2002

Feasibility Studies and Evaluation of Economic Projects

Dar Al-Watan for Publishing and Distribution

Applied reference in economic feasibility studies.

Applied practice

Thirty years originating real-estate investment opportunities

Feasibility and market studies for real-estate projects inside and outside Egypt — alongside training and developing the human cadres working in real-estate marketing and sales.

Feasibility studies for real-estate projects
Certified real-estate valuation
Marketing of major urban developments
Advisory for development and marketing firms
Media presence

An economist's voice across Egypt's major networks

Regular analysis on Extra News, Sabah El Balad, and Aswaq w A'maal — alongside opinion pieces in major Egyptian newspapers and economic magazines.

Extra News2025

Commentary on Fitch's revised credit rating for Egypt

Analytical segment on the effect of the upgrade on investor outlook and borrowing costs.

Extra News2025

Egypt's economic advantages — resources and opportunities

Discussion of Egypt's competitive advantages in the region.

Extra News2024

Egypt's drive for agricultural expansion and food security

Discussion of agricultural expansion strategy and its impact on imports and food security.

Official contact details

Contact Prof. Dr. Maged Abdel Azim

Direct contact for research consultations, lectures, media appearances, and real-estate valuation engagements.

Phone
+20 100 523 0700
Email
magedazim@gmail.com
Affiliation
October Higher Institute of Economics — City of Culture and Science, 6th of October City