RICS APC & SPA Mentorship · Arab World

REACH
YOUR
APEX.

The first RICS mentorship program in Arabic. Structured preparation for QS, PM, and Valuation professionals across Egypt, KSA, UAE, and the wider MENA region.

300+
MRICS Produced
Across All Programs
6
Community
Events Run
3.7K
LinkedIn
Followers
65%
Program
Success Rate
Ismail Hamdy Abdel Rahman — Managing Director, Apex Experts

BUILT FOR
THE PROFESSION

Founded by MRICS professionals to give QS, Project Management, and Valuation specialists in the Arab world what most programs don't offer: structured, expert-led preparation at every stage of the RICS APC process — in Arabic.

Every candidate gets an MRICS mentor. Every submission goes through two independent advisors. No shortcuts.

A
Aspire
Reach your highest potential
P
Passion
For the QS profession
E
Empower
Knowledge, skills, confidence
X
eXcellence
In every program we run
Vision

The premier RICS training program in the region — producing chartered professionals while supporting Arab QS professionals who have not yet had the opportunity to achieve MRICS status.

01MRICS-only mentors. Every mentor is a practicing chartered professional. No trainers, no theorists.
02Dual advisor review. Every submission reviewed by two independent MRICS before going to RICS.
03Cohort-based waves. Study groups of max 6 per mentor. Clear structure with real milestones.
04Arabic-first. The first RICS programs in the region delivered in Arabic — built for how this market actually works.

PICK YOUR
PATH

Contact on WhatsApp to know more.

01 / 03
APC · Stage One

APC Writing
Submission

For QS, PM, and Contract Management professionals in qualification stages preparing their RICS preliminary submission.

$1,5002026 Fee · Varies by country
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02 / 03
APC · Stage Two

APC Interview
Preparation

For professionals who have already received RICS approval on their preliminary submission and hold the full Assessment Report.

$1,0002026 Fee · Varies by country
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03 / 03
Senior Pathway · 10+ Years

SPA
Full Program

For senior professionals and management-level roles with real institutional management experience — not just technical background.

$2,0002026 Fee · Varies by country
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YOUR
PATHWAY

QS
Quantity
Surveying
  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Technical Office Engineer
  • Cost Control Engineer
  • Tender Engineer
  • Procurement Engineer
  • Contract Admin / Manager
PM
Project
Management
  • Execution Engineer
  • Site / Construction Manager
  • Planner
  • Scheduler
  • Contract Admin / Manager
VAL
Valuation
  • Valuer
SPA
Senior
Pathway
  • Projects Director / Projects Manager
  • Section Heads

THE
PROCESS

01
Evaluation
Application review and candidate selection. Study groups formed based on mentor capacity.
02
Orientation
Full program briefing. Technical content access provided. Mentor assigned.
03
Mentoring
Online sessions every 2–3 weeks. Competency by competency. Group and 1-on-1.
04
Draft + Review
Candidate drafts. Mentor reviews with structured feedback. Repeated until ready.
05
Dual Panel
Two independent MRICS advisors review separately. Panel decision. Final submission to RICS.
300+
MRICS Produced
All Programs
65%
Program
Success Rate
30
Active MRICS
Mentors
6
Community
Events
Apex Mentorship — 53 days, 30 mentors, 106 mock interviews, 45 candidates

HOW WE
SCORED

Technical Content4.45 / 5
Program Relevance to APC4.36 / 5
Professional Impact4.27 / 5
Live Sessions4.23 / 5
Confidence After Program4.18 / 5
Overall Satisfaction4.0 / 5
22 OF 42 CANDIDATES RESPONDED · SCALE: 1 = VERY POOR · 5 = EXCELLENT

"I passed the Final Assessment and became a Chartered Member of RICS in the UK. Without the support, mock interviews, and materials from Apex Experts, it would not have happened."

Adel Farag
MRICS · BSc · PMP · CCP · Commercial Manager

"Highly recommend Apex Experts for the MRICS journey. The structured guidance at every stage is unlike anything else available in the region."

Ahmed
MRICS · Project Controls Director · QS

WATCH THE
SERIES

MANAGEMENT

The people running Apex — professionals with decades of combined experience in QS, construction consultancy, and business development across Egypt and the region.

Ismail Hamdy Abdel Rahman
Co-founder & Managing Director
Ismail Hamdy
Abdel Rahman
BSc · LLB · CCP · MRICS

20+ years in Quantity Surveying, Contract Administration, and FIDIC across Egypt and the region. COO at AAA Consultancy. Founded Apex to give Arab QS professionals a structured, Arabic-language path to MRICS.

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Omar Sharkawi
Business Development & Marketing Manager
Omar
Sharkawi
BSc · EMD · MBA

Construction marketing and BD specialist. Chief BD & Strategy Officer at AAA Consultancy. Edinburgh Business School MBA. Leads Apex's growth strategy, BD pipeline, and brand across MENA.

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SE SE EXECUTIVE MANAGER
Executive Manager
Al Shimaa
El Sherbeiny
Strategic Leadership & Business Growth

Responsible for daily operations, program execution, and revenue performance. Manages team development, KPIs, and strategic partnerships with corporate clients and industry organizations.

APEX EVENT
2025

Annual gathering of MRICS professionals, QS practitioners, and construction industry leaders across the MENA region. Two panel discussions: RICS standards as market confidence drivers, and innovation in the construction industry.

Cairo · 2025 2 Panel Discussions MRICS Community
RICS Standards PanelRICS Standards · Panel Discussion
Panel DiscussionPanel Discussion
Innovation PanelInnovation in Construction
Start Your Journey

YOUR MRICS
STARTS HERE.

Three programs. One goal. Every candidate gets an MRICS mentor. Every submission goes through two independent advisors.

01APC Writing Submission — preparing your written submission
02APC Interview Preparation — already submitted, now prepare for the interview
03SPA Route — 10+ years experience, direct path to MRICS