Prof. Dr. Ahmed Elsaifi

Prof. Dr. Ahmed ElSaifi is a leading expert and entrepreneur in the field of laboratory medicine, with over 50 years of experience. He is best known as the founder of Al Borg Laboratories, the largest accredited medical laboratory chain in the Middle East, with operations extending across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.

He also founded Egypt’s largest genetics and molecular biology company, and previously held key leadership roles at AI Shams Laboratories and Royal Lab—the third-largest diagnostic lab chain in Egypt, with over 60 branches.

Currently, Prof. Dr. Ahmed ElSaifi serves as Chairman of the Board of the DIAG Medical System.

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) – Cairo University, Egypt
• Master of Clinical Medicine, specialized in Immunology – Cairo University, Egypt
• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBCh) – Cairo University, Egypt, 1973
• Professor of Laboratory Medicine – Cairo University, Egypt, since 1990
• Head of the Department of Laboratory Medicine – Cairo University, Egypt, 2009–2011

Professional Experience

• Chairman of the Board – DIAG Medical Center System, Vietnam (2024–present)
• Board Member – Stanhope Overseas Limited (2022–present)
• Founder – Lab Digital Systems (2023–present)
• Technical Advisor & Chairman of the Executive Committee – Al Shams Laboratories, Egypt (2013–2016)
• Board Member & Chairman of the Executive Committee – Royal Lab, Egypt (2016)
• Founder & CEO – Al Borg Laboratories, Egypt & Middle East (1991–2011)