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1. Introduction
Mahmoud ELARABY, the founder, and chairman of ELARABY Group, passed away at the age
of 89, leaving behind a legacy of a self-made joint stock family enterprise. The company
faced challenges in its early days, but a turning point came when it partnered with Toshiba,
which was made possible through Mahmoud ELARABY's efforts. He convinced Toshiba to
invest in Egypt and bring their know how and brand to an unknown market. The partnership
proved successful, and ELARABY Group became Toshiba's exclusive agent in Egypt after
opened his first factory in 1982. The company has since grown and achieved significant
market share in the home appliances and engineering products industry. Since its
establishment in 1964, ELARABY has grown from a joint stock family enterprise to one of the
largest industrial and commercial corporations in Egypt, the Middle East, and Africa.
ELARABY operates through 16 commercial, industrial, medical, and service companies, in
four different governorates with 35 industrial facilities, and 2 hospitals. In 2020, ELARABY’s
workforce exceeded 40,000 employees. ELARABY’s brand portfolio consists of 17 global
brands with 26 product categories and more than 4,000 variations. With regards to the
domestic and international markets, ELARABY’s figures continue to grow by exporting to over
60 countries across the globe. In the domestic market, one of ELARABY’s strongest assets is
the vast distribution network, which consists of more than 3,000 sales partners and 20
branded stores; backed by more than 600 after-sales service centers. In a society consisting
of more than 100 million Egyptians who trusted ELARABY over the years, ELARABY gives back
to the community through implementing and adopting various developmental projects, in
education, healthcare, environmental well-being, and social solidarity. About El-Araby Group
ELARABY Company started as a hardware store in El-Mosky district, the oldest commercial
square of Cairo. Each of the three brothers contributed to the development of the Company
with all the capabilities and experience available. They worked together with synergy and
harmony – planting and growing the vital seeds that would one day grow into mighty trees
constituting the companies of ElAraby Group. Mr. Mohamed Ibrahim Elaraby planted the
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spirit of loyalty and belonging among the employees. He supervised the work daily to ensure
accuracy and proficiency. On the other hand, Mr. Mahmoud Elaraby focused on setting
Strategies directing the business ship towards the overall development of the whole Group.
However, the formula of success was completed with the administrative and organizational
capabilities of Mr. Abdel-Gayed Elaraby who focused on setting up efficient working systems.
The Company’s activities continued to grow and expand, as a result of the efforts and
dedication of its founders. El-Araby Group eventually became one of the largest Egyptian
companies. This success has been met with much praise and appreciation, not only at the
local level, but on the international level as well. The Group has received a supreme token of
appreciation from Japan. The Emperor of Japan awarded the Order of the Rising Sun to Mr.
Mahmoud Elaraby, for playing a significant role in his capacity as the Head of El-Araby Group
in developing excellent commercial relationships between Egypt and Japan over four
decades
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