Leading Islamic Architect
![Dr. Abdel-Wahid El-Wakil](/sites/default/files/styles/summit_speakers/public/speakers/images/2023-03/abdel-wahed-el-wakil-1b.jpg?itok=jrOAWztL)
Abdel-Wahed El-Wakil graduated from Ain-Shams University in Cairo, where, from 1965 to 1970, he lectured in the Department of Architecture. El-Wakil has acknowledged the importance of Hassan Fathy to his design development. Since 1971 El-Wakil has been in private practice as an architect.