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Mohamed Darwish, an accomplished professional with extensive experience in business development and legal expertise across the hospitality and real estate sectors. Mohamed earned his PGDL (Postgraduate Diploma of Law) from Leeds Beckett University and pursued a Master of Business Administration at the University of Leicester, UK. Additionally, he holds dual bachelor's degrees, one in Business Administration and another in Law, from the University of Cairo. As the founder of Darwish Legal Consultants, Mohamed specializes in Hospitality, real estate, corporate, and fintech, collaborating closely with esteemed hospitality organizations and companies within various jurisdictions in the UAE. His firm offers tailored legal counsel and strategic support to meet the unique needs of each client. Moreover, Mohamed is an IMI certified mediator accredited by the International Mediation Institute (IMI), a qualification obtained through the ADR Center.

02/10/2026

What makes a strong woman emotional?

In this powerful interview, Ghada Shalaby, former Vice Minister of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt, opens up beyond titles, discipline, and achievements.

Home. Parents. Circumstances. The journey behind the position.
The conversation started with emotions and almost tears… but ended very differently.

Watch her story today, exclusively on the Legal Lobby™ Podcast, hosted by Mohamed Darwish, Founder of Darwish Legal Consultants.

Special thanks to Dina Mostafa-Adel, Nevine Albert, and our partner and iconic host venue, Le Pacha 1901 – Zamalek, Cairo.

30/09/2026

Egypt is one of the region’s leading real estate markets—but are its laws keeping pace with such a fast-moving sector?

In this episode, Hani Lashin, CEO of Levvee Hospitality, joins Mohamed Darwish, hospitality lawyer and Founder of Darwish Legal Consultants, to discuss the realities of Egypt’s real estate market from the perspectives of operators, developers, buyers and sellers.

Does Egypt need a clearer, unified legal framework that protects all parties and creates a more secure environment for investors?

A glimpse of Arabian Travel Market 2026 🌍If you felt that Dubai was even busier than usual, there was a good reason: one...
22/09/2026

A glimpse of Arabian Travel Market 2026 🌍

If you felt that Dubai was even busier than usual, there was a good reason: one of the world’s leading travel and tourism events was taking place in the city.

Arabian Travel Market is more than an industry event. It brings people to the UAE to explore the latest technological advancements, exchange ideas, and connect with hospitality and tourism leaders from around the world.

Every year, I’m impressed by how the UAE continues to raise the bar, regardless of the challenges or circumstances. It comes as no surprise when you consider the visionary leaders and dedicated people working day and night to keep the UAE at the forefront of the global economy.

Another inspiring edition filled with valuable conversations, meaningful connections, and exciting insights into the future of travel and hospitality.

Glad I met with clients and friends, Fahad Abdulrahim Kazim co-founder & CEO of Legacy Hotels Holding, Abdulrahman Almoayed confounded and chief investment Legacy Hotels William Harley-Fleming COO Legacy Hotels Holding , Jeff S. AVP Dubai economy and tourism, Hossam Nabil GM Mileo The Palm, Amer Alazaiza GM Almulla Tourism & Travel , Khaled Saab area general manager Marriott Hotels, Zahra El Zomor GM Flash Horizon, Karine Hassoun, Hadir Omar cluster director of sales Vocco Bonnington, Laila El Kassmi Director of sales and marketing Mileo The Palm Amro Nagah GM Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Khaled Amer vice president of commercial Millennium Hotels and Resorts , ISA FAQEEHI chief of staff Millennium Hotels and Resorts, Georgette Davey managing director Les Roches, Ahmed Khorshed regional director of operations, Mostafa Baki regional director of revenue, Ahmed Mokhtar general manager of west walk hotel Retaj Hotels & Hospitality

Looking forward to a successful one in 2027.

18/09/2026

A glimpse of Arabian Travel Market 2026.

We are glad to feature some of the leading hospitality professionals and share their thoughts with us on the Legal Lobby Podcast.

Our host Mohamed Darwish the hospitality lawyer and the founder of Darwish Legal Consultants can not miss such a huge annual event. This event is not only to promote UAE as the best touristic destination in the whole world and to commend the role played by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism to strengthen Dubai tourism industry, but to ensure that hospitality despite any challenges still the most influential sector on the economy of any country, and behind that growth, leaders who know how to overcome any challenges and converts them to potential opportunities.

Thanks from the heart to the leaders who appear in this video:

Georgette Davey managing director Abu Dhabi hospitality academy Les Roches

Hossam Nabil general manager Mileo The Palm

Amro Nagah general manager Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts

Hadir Omar cluster director of sales Vocco Bonningtom

Zahra El Zomor general manager Flash Horizon

Amer Alazaiza general manager Almulla Tourism & Travel

Thanks once again, you are great!

17/09/2026

Are branded residences in Egypt really delivering what investors are promised? Who’s responsible when they don’t — and what legal framework should govern these projects?

In this Legal Lobby clip, we discuss developer responsibility, transparency, returns, investor protection, and the legal structure behind branded residences.

Host: Mohamed Darwish hospitality lawyer— Founder & Managing Partner, Darwish Legal Consultants
Guest: Hani Lashin — CEO, Levvee Hospitality

🎙️ Watch the full episode on LinkTree in Bio

10/09/2026

Is Egypt’s regulatory framework for Vacation Homes ready for the next phase of tourism growth? 🇪🇬

In this clip from the Legal Lobby Podcast, we discuss the legal framework, disclosure requirements, Airbnb-style rentals, and how Egypt can better regulate and benefit from the growing Vacation Homes market.

Host: Mohamed Darwish — Founder & Managing Partner, Darwish Legal Consultants
Guest: Hani Lashin — CEO, Levvee Hospitality

🎙️ Watch the full episode on Legal Lobby Podcast.

07/09/2026

🎙️ Live Now | Legal Lobby Podcast

The link of the episode on Linktree in Bio

A new episode with Hani Lashin CEO of Levvee Hospitality Hospitality, discussing the future of hospitality in Egypt, hotel investment, branded residences, vacation homes and expansion opportunities.

⏰ Live today at 8:00 AM Dubai Time

Hosted by Mohamed Darwish Darwish
Founder & Managing Partner, Darwish Legal Consultants

For English subtitles on YouTube desktop: CC → Settings → Subtitles/CC → Auto-translate → English

#مصر

19/08/2026

The future of tourism doesn’t begin with a hotel… it begins with the law.

Egypt’s tourism sector is evolving, and with it comes the need for modern legislation that keeps pace with changing traveler expectations, new technologies, and global investment trends.

In this episode of the Legal Lobby Podcast, Mohamed Darwish, Founder of Darwish Legal Consultants, sits down with Ms. Ghada Samy Shalaby, Former Vice Minister of Tourism & Antiquities, to discuss why legal reform is essential to unlocking Egypt’s tourism potential.

From investment opportunities in Saint Catherine and the North Coast to the future of hospitality in the New Administrative Capital, we explore how the right legal and commercial framework can attract investment, support sustainable tourism, and create new economic opportunities across Egypt.

🎙️ Watch the full episode now on the Legal Lobby Podcast.

13/08/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐄𝐠𝐲𝐩𝐭’𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰... 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞’𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬?

Historic cities are more than cultural treasures—they are economic assets. The real challenge is transforming their tourism potential into sustainable investment while preserving their identity.

In this episode of the Legal Lobby Podcast, Mohamed Darwish, Founder of Darwish Legal Consultants, speaks with Ms. Ghada Shalaby , Former Vice Minister of Tourism & Antiquities, about the legal, commercial, and strategic decisions required to unlock the economic value of Egypt’s historic destinations.

From tourism investment and hotel development to sustainable destinations, Saint Catherine, workforce development, and regulatory frameworks, this conversation explores how tourism can become a long-term driver of economic growth.

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