Hassan Allam Holding is joining forces with Washington-based Nexford University (NXU) to invest in the development of young Egyptian talent, the construction and engineering group said in a statement (pdf). Through the partnership, Hassan Allam will sponsor MBA programs for 40 of its employees along with 10 other Egyptians at Nexford. “As a key player in the Egyptian market for over eight decades, investing in human capital is part and parcel of our sustainable growth strategy,” said Amr Allam, Co-CEO of Hassan Allam Holding. “Directly helping people in the community in which we do business gain important career-advancement skills is fundamental to our nation’s growth story.”