Customer Stories & SAG Award Winners

Success stories from different business fields in the North Africa region

Winners of Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award

Special Achievement in GIS Award (SAG) is a worldwide renowned award given to organizations that set new standards throughout the GIS community. The winners of SAG Awards are announced by Jack Dangermond, President and founder of Esri during the annual UC's Plenary Session

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Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development, Egypt
GIS has significantly supported sustainable urban development in Egypt through the Atlas of Sustainable Egyptian Cities by providing a comprehensive database of environmental, social, and economic indicators. It enables policymakers to assess the impacts of climate change, optimize service distribution, and plan projects more efficiently, ensuring fairness and improved decision-making.
Dr. Manal Awad
Minister of Local Development, Egypt
Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment, Egypt
"The Atlas of Sustainable Egyptian Cities" is a collaborative effort that strengthens national capacities and links economic, social, and environmental aspects. It highlights Egypt's commitment to sustainable urban development and climate resilience, with a focus on governance and the balanced use of natural resources.
Dr. Yasmine Fouad
Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification - Former Minister of Environment, Egypt
Dr. Moustafa Baraka, Professor of Geomatics & Geomatics, Civil Engineering, German University in Cairo (GUC)
I've enjoyed collaborating with Esri NA over many years. Their support for GIS students and GIS education is unparalleled. This Collaboration has allowed our students at the Civil Engineering Program to benefit from the most up-to-date geospatial analysis tools & technologies which greatly enriched our curriculum.
Dr. Moustafa Baraka
Professor of Geomatics & Geomatics, Civil Engineering, German University in Cairo (GUC)
Stephane Guimbert
The Atlas of Egyptian Cities showcases Egypt's commitment to sustainable urban development and climate resilience. This initiative builds on the Sustainable Egyptian Cities Initiative, which emphasizes collaborative governance.
Stephane Guimbert
Country Director for Egypt, Yemen and Djibouti, Middle East and North Africa – World Bank
Heba Moghaieb
The Egyptian Government considers GIS crucial for informed decision making in all ministries and municipalities, and in compliance with Egypt's 2030 vision & digital transformation.
Heba Moghaieb
Associate Professor at the Institute of National Planning Head of Industrial Planning & Development Center