El-Mokawloon El-Arab (Arabic: المقاولون العرب, or in English: The Arab Contractors) is an Egyptian construction and contracting company established in 1955 by Osman Ahmed Osman, an Egyptian entrepreneur and politician who served as Egypt's Housing Minister under Sadat's presidency. The company helped in constructing the Aswan Dam and helped during the 1973 War. It is responsible for many government buildings in Egypt. The company also owns a football club, El Mokawloon SC, that plays in the Egyptian League. Today, The Arab Contractors remain one of the largest Egyptian corporations, having taken part in building the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.