Name: Moustafa Hassan
Designation: Managing Director
Company: Al Sahel Contracting Company (ASCC)
Category: Contracting Giants
With nearly four decades of experience in construction management, Moustafa Hassan has built a career defined by scale, precision, and profitability. Over the past 37 years, he has led projects exceeding AED 3 billion in value across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait, managing a diverse range of developments that include high-rise towers, five-star hotels, hospitals, royal palaces, commercial complexes, and universities.
His approach to project delivery is rooted in a results-driven mindset, balancing engineering excellence with sound financial oversight. Moustafa’s focus has consistently been on delivering projects that meet both timeline and financial targets. Through disciplined resource management, risk mitigation, and cost-effective execution strategies, he has ensured that every project under his supervision meets stakeholder expectations and often exceeds them. His leadership of large, multidisciplinary teams has played a central role in consistently achieving these outcomes.
Beyond managing high-value projects, Moustafa is widely known for his ability to turn around troubled developments and underperforming construction firms. His talent for quickly identifying operational and structural issues, and implementing strategic corrections has enabled him to rescue distressed projects and restore both profitability and reputation.
Moustafa holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Suez Canal University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration and Management from the University of Leicester. This blend of technical expertise and managerial training has enabled him to operate effectively across the full project lifecycle, from design and planning to execution and financial performance.
Today, Moustafa Hassan continues to be a key figure in the region’s construction industry, driving efficiency, stability, and success across every project he leads.
