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Samir Abbass

Samir Abbass

Researcher-Scientist at Horticulture Research Department

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder and CEO of Real Egypt, Dahabiya Nile Sailing and Real Sudan

  • Education

    • Universitat Pompeu Fabra - UPF

      2021 - 2024
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD PhD History, Candidate

      Candidate

    • Cairo University

      2007 - 2009
      Egyptology Postgraduate diploma

      2 years Diploma. Full time. Major subjects: Ancient Egyptian History , Archeology, Art, Religion, Language.

    • Alexandria University

      1998 - 2000
      Tourism (Tour Guide specialisation) Postgraduate diploma

      2 years Diploma. Full time. Major subjects: Egyptian History (Ancient, Medieval and Modern), Archaeology, and Tourism.

    • Alexandria University

      1994 - 1998
      Bachelor of Science - BS Bachelor in Agriculture Science (Arid soil planting)

      Activities and Societies: Appointed: Head of Student Representatives Basketball player in the Egyptian National League. 4 years full time diploma on Agriculture Science (Arid soil planting)

    • Universitat Pompeu Fabra - UPF

      2020 - 2021
      Master of Arts (M.A.) in World History, Barcelona, Spain Postgraduate diploma

      Activities and Societies: Master Thesis: ¨Nile Basin Water Distribution issues from Local, Regional and Global perspective¨ (Mark: 10/10 (Excellent)). (Master Average mark: 8.78/10). M.A. Master degree focusing on historical processes from a transcultural and global standpoint. Major subjects: Themes, Theories and Methods. Global themes: Archaeology of Colonialism: Past and Present, Ethnographies and Cultural Encounters, Disintegration of Empires in the Early Modern and Modern… Show more Master Thesis: ¨Nile Basin Water Distribution issues from Local, Regional and Global perspective¨ (Mark: 10/10 (Excellent)). (Master Average mark: 8.78/10). M.A. Master degree focusing on historical processes from a transcultural and global standpoint. Major subjects: Themes, Theories and Methods. Global themes: Archaeology of Colonialism: Past and Present, Ethnographies and Cultural Encounters, Disintegration of Empires in the Early Modern and Modern World.Transnational studies themes: Slavery and Atlantic World, Contemporary Europe facing globalisation, Europe and the Islamic World. Show less

  • Experience

    • Ministry of Agriculture of Egypt

      Jan 1994 - Jan 1998
      Researcher-Scientist at Horticulture Research Department

      Researcher at Horticulture Research Department

    • Al Ezz Dekheila Steel Co. EZDK

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2000
      Horticulture Engineer

      Responsible for the teams in charge of landscape management and maintenance and horticulture.

    • Several Tour Companies in Egypt: Archaeological Paths, Explore Egypt, Cosmos, SEE Egypt...

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2008
      Freelance Tour Guide-Egyptologist

      Leading and guiding tours in Egypt for different travel companies in Egypt, specialized in historical and cultural tourism. (Archaeological Paths, Explore Egypt, Cosmos, SEE Egypt...)

    • Real Egypt Tours (Samir Abbass)

      Jan 2006 - now
      Founder and CEO

      -Leading and lecturing in-depth tours in Egypt for different groups, including renowned scholars, worldwide Universities and International Schools for Real Egypt Group: Real Egypt, Dahabiya Nile Sailing and Real Fayoum. (www.realegypt.com, www.dahabiyanilesailing, www.realfayoum.com)-Managing and Influencing a team of over 100 colleagues and partners (management, administration, and task based guides and drivers) sharing the aim to implement a sustainable and ethical model for responsible tourism. Show less

    • Real Sudan Tours

      Jan 2011 - now
      Founder

      -Leading and influencing a team of highly educated colleagues, guides and drivers in Sudan.-Leading and lecturing in-depth lectures and tours in Sudan for different groups, including renowned scholars. (www.realsudan.com)

    • Dahabiya Nile Sailing

      Jan 2013 - now
      Founder

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • SW38: Pyramids of Giza: Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology

      HarvardX
      Apr 2020

    • Introduction to Tourism Industry Management

      UNWTO Academy
      May 2020

    • Introduction to Tourism Industry Management

      IE Business School
      May 2020

    • Open Water Diver

      PADI

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Samir Abbass
      Certificate of Excellence by Tripadvisor for 12 years in a row since 2012 and member of the Hall of Fame. Tripadvisor 2012
    • Awarded to Samir Abbass
      Recommended by Lonely Planet in its Egypt guide book and Middle East guide book, print and online editions. (only 3 guides/ companies selected for Egypt) Lonely Planet