Ahmed Moharram, Sr. (December 6, 1913 – March 4, 2017) was Minister of Housing and Public Utilities in Egypt and the co-founder and chairman of ACE Moharram Bakhoum, an international engineering and project management group.[1] Because of his significant contributions to the housing, infrastructure, and civil engineering, Moharram received honorary medals and awards such as the Medal of the Order of the Republic of the 1st Degree (وسام الجمهورية من الدرجة الأولي) in 1964 from the former president Gamal Abdel Nasser, Medal of the Order of Merit of the 1st Degree (وسام الاستحقاق من الدرجة الأولي) in 1985 from the former president Hosni Mubarak, Mubarak's Award (currently named the Nile Award) in 2002, and several other honors in Egypt.[2] There is also a prize named after him at Cairo University for contributions in engineering.[3]
Moharram obtained his BSc (in 1936) and MSc (in 1946) degrees in civil engineering from Cairo University (then known as the Egyptian University) and was awarded a scholarship to resume his postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom where he obtained a PhD degree in structural engineering from the King's College London in 1949.
Significant contributions to Egyptian construction and infrastructureEdit
After completing his postgraduate studies, he partnered with his colleague Michel Bakhoum in 1950 to establish an engineering consultancy, maximizing on the international education of both partners. Numerous high-profile projects led to the rapid growth of the firm, and expansion into Africa and the Middle East region. Moharram acted as the chairman of ACE Moharram Bakhoum until his death in 2017.
Among several other significant achievements, Moharram was the first to propose constructing the 6th of October bridge in the 1960s. He designed the bridge and supervised its construction as well. Now it is called the 'spinal cord' of Cairo, with approximately half a million Cairene people using it on a daily basis. Moharram is also known for designing and constructing the first cable-stayed bridge in Cairo. He is also responsible for designing and supervising the construction of some of the Egyptian National projects at his time, such as:
Rod-Al Farag Axis Cable Stayed Bridge (Registered in Guinness world record as the widest cable-stayed bridge in the World[5])
Academic and political lifeEdit
After his academic tenure at Cairo University, and later Ain Shams University, Moharram moved on to a career in public service in the Egyptian government. As the minister of housing and public utilities in the 1960s,[6] he formulated legal policy (Law No. 6 of 1964) concerning the production of design and construction provisions for all types of Egyptian structures. This law is the basis on which Egyptian design codes are issued up to this date and is currently being produced and modified regularly by a committee that incorporates hundreds of highly experienced and specialized engineers and academics. As the minister of housing and public utilities, Moharram supervised the contracting sector that completed the first stage of the Aswan High Dam project in Upper Egypt.[4] Ahmed Moharram Sr. also served as a head of the Egyptian Engineering Society for 12 years.[1] He was a Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers.[7]
HonorsEdit
Ahmed Moharram Sr. is the recipient of several of the highest medals of honor in Egypt:[8][9]
Medal of the Order of Merit of the 1st Degree (وسام الاستحقاق من الدرجة الأولي) in 1985 from the former president Hosni Mubarak.
Medal of the Order of Sport Merit of the 1st Degree (وسام الرياضة من الدرجة الأولي) in 1986 for designing Cairo International Stadium.
Mubarak's Award (currently named the Nile Award) for sciences in 2002.
High Dam medal.
Shield of Hoonor, Ain Shams University.
Honored by the International Bridges Conference that was held by the Egyptian Society of Engineers in Sharm El-Sheikh, March 2002, for his leadership in the field of bridges
Honored by the Academy of Scientific Research by granting him shields on many occasions
Honored by the Egyptian Society of Engineers on many occasions
ReferencesEdit
FootnotesEdit
^ ab"ACE Consulting Engineers - Founders: Professor Ahmed Moharram Sr". ace-mb.com. Retrieved 2020-04-04.
^. egsen.org. Archived from the original on 2020-06-05. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
^(PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2020-06-05.
^ abAl-Deeb Abu Ali (October 31, 2015). "We publish the names of the honorees on the day of excellence of the civil engineer". Retrieved June 5, 2020.
^"Egypt's new bridge becomes the widest cable-stayed bridge". Guinness World Records. 2019-06-27. Retrieved 2020-04-04.
^"كلــــية الهندســـــة » وزراء" (in Arabic). Retrieved 2019-07-26.
^"Profile - The Institution of Structural Engineers". www.istructe.org. 2020-09-14. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
^"ننشر أسماء المكرمين فى يوم تفوق المهندس المدنى". صدى البلد. 2015-10-31. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
Official List of Ministers graduating from Cairo University
Official Website of ACE: Arab Consulting Engineers - Moharram Bakhoum
Prof. Moharram in the News
Prof. Moharram's Arabic Bio
August 29, 2023
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Ahmed Moharram Sr December 6 1913 March 4 2017 was Minister of Housing and Public Utilities in Egypt and the co founder and chairman of ACE Moharram Bakhoum an international engineering and project management group 1 Because of his significant contributions to the housing infrastructure and civil engineering Moharram received honorary medals and awards such as the Medal of the Order of the Republic of the 1st Degree وسام الجمهورية من الدرجة الأولي in 1964 from the former president Gamal Abdel Nasser Medal of the Order of Merit of the 1st Degree وسام الاستحقاق من الدرجة الأولي in 1985 from the former president Hosni Mubarak Mubarak s Award currently named the Nile Award in 2002 and several other honors in Egypt 2 There is also a prize named after him at Cairo University for contributions in engineering 3 ORE OMEAhmed Moharram Sr BornDecember 6 1913DiedMarch 4 2017NationalityEgyptianAlma materCairo University and King s College LondonOccupation s Co founder and Chairman of ACE Moharram Bakhoum Minister of Housing and Public Utilities 1960s Head of the Egyptian Engineering SocietyTitleFellow of the Institution of Structural EngineersAwardsMedal of the Order of the Republic of the 1st Degree 1964 Medal of the Order of Merit of the 1st Degree 1985 Medal of the Order of Sport Merit of the 1st Degree 1986 Mubarak s Award currently named the Nile Award for sciences in 2002 High Dam medal Shield of Honor Ain Shams University Professor Ahmed Moharram Contents 1 Education 2 Significant contributions to Egyptian construction and infrastructure 3 Academic and political life 4 Honors 5 References 5 1 Footnotes 5 2 SourcesEducation EditThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Ahmed Moharram news newspapers books scholar JSTOR April 2023 Learn how and when to remove this template message Moharram obtained his BSc in 1936 and MSc in 1946 degrees in civil engineering from Cairo University then known as the Egyptian University and was awarded a scholarship to resume his postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom where he obtained a PhD degree in structural engineering from the King s College London in 1949 Significant contributions to Egyptian construction and infrastructure EditAfter completing his postgraduate studies he partnered with his colleague Michel Bakhoum in 1950 to establish an engineering consultancy maximizing on the international education of both partners Numerous high profile projects led to the rapid growth of the firm and expansion into Africa and the Middle East region Moharram acted as the chairman of ACE Moharram Bakhoum until his death in 2017 Among several other significant achievements Moharram was the first to propose constructing the 6th of October bridge in the 1960s He designed the bridge and supervised its construction as well Now it is called the spinal cord of Cairo with approximately half a million Cairene people using it on a daily basis Moharram is also known for designing and constructing the first cable stayed bridge in Cairo He is also responsible for designing and supervising the construction of some of the Egyptian National projects at his time such as The Cairo Metro and Alexandria Subway Cairo International Airport Luxor International Airport 6th of October bridge 4 Ring road around Greater Cairo 114 km and the Regional ring road 230 km The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs landmark tower 140 meters Ahmed Hamdi Tunnel under the Suez Canal Suez Canal Cable Stayed Bridge Greater Cairo Wastewater Project Egyptian Cement Plant Sheikh Zayed City Rod Al Farag Axis Cable Stayed Bridge Registered in Guinness world record as the widest cable stayed bridge in the World 5 Academic and political life EditAfter his academic tenure at Cairo University and later Ain Shams University Moharram moved on to a career in public service in the Egyptian government As the minister of housing and public utilities in the 1960s 6 he formulated legal policy Law No 6 of 1964 concerning the production of design and construction provisions for all types of Egyptian structures This law is the basis on which Egyptian design codes are issued up to this date and is currently being produced and modified regularly by a committee that incorporates hundreds of highly experienced and specialized engineers and academics As the minister of housing and public utilities Moharram supervised the contracting sector that completed the first stage of the Aswan High Dam project in Upper Egypt 4 Ahmed Moharram Sr also served as a head of the Egyptian Engineering Society for 12 years 1 He was a Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers 7 Honors EditAhmed Moharram Sr is the recipient of several of the highest medals of honor in Egypt 8 9 Medal of the Order of the Republic of the 1st Degree وسام الجمهورية من الدرجة الأولي in 1964 from the former president Gamal Abdel Nasser Medal of the Order of Merit of the 1st Degree وسام الاستحقاق من الدرجة الأولي in 1985 from the former president Hosni Mubarak Medal of the Order of Sport Merit of the 1st Degree وسام الرياضة من الدرجة الأولي in 1986 for designing Cairo International Stadium Mubarak s Award currently named the Nile Award for sciences in 2002 High Dam medal Shield of Hoonor Ain Shams University Honored by the International Bridges Conference that was held by the Egyptian Society of Engineers in Sharm El Sheikh March 2002 for his leadership in the field of bridges Honored by the Academy of Scientific Research by granting him shields on many occasions Honored by the Egyptian Society of Engineers on many occasionsReferences EditFootnotes Edit a b ACE Consulting Engineers Founders Professor Ahmed Moharram Sr ace mb com Retrieved 2020 04 04 أوسمة جمعية المهندسين المصرية egsen org Archived from the original on 2020 06 05 Retrieved 2020 06 05 Prizes PDF Archived from the original PDF on 2020 06 05 a b Al Deeb Abu Ali October 31 2015 We publish the names of the honorees on the day of excellence of the civil engineer Retrieved June 5 2020 Egypt s new bridge becomes the widest cable stayed bridge Guinness World Records 2019 06 27 Retrieved 2020 04 04 كلــــية الهندســـــة وزراء in Arabic Retrieved 2019 07 26 Profile The Institution of Structural Engineers www istructe org 2020 09 14 Retrieved 2023 02 26 ننشر أسماء المكرمين فى يوم تفوق المهندس المدنى صدى البلد 2015 10 31 Retrieved 2020 06 05 أحمد محرم مهندس المعرفة marefa org Retrieved 2019 07 26 Sources Edit Official List of Ministers graduating from Cairo University Official Website of ACE Arab Consulting Engineers Moharram Bakhoum Prof Moharram in the News Prof Moharram s Arabic Bio Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ahmed Moharram amp oldid 1169078349, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
