My Story

Dr. Saad Selema

From Doctor to Gold Industry Entrepreneur

I graduated from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, then made a bold career shift into the business world, specifically into a family legacy rooted in gold.

Born into one of Egypt’s most respected gold families, I began my journey in the factory, learning the craft, understanding the value, and respecting the heritage built since 1968.

For over 20 years, I have played an active role in Selema Gold, a proud family-run business now led by its third generation. With a passion for investment and innovation, I helped transform Selema from a single retail shop into a manufacturer and wholesaler, serving clients across Egypt. The same drive led to the creation of Farha Gold, a pioneering brand that reimagines gold as an accessible, giftable, and modern investment for millennials and Gen Z. The mission remains clear: preserve tradition, transform the model, and grow with the times.

Backed by two decades of hands-on experience in gold manufacturing, trading, and strategic leadership, I hold an MBA from AAST and several certifications in Investment Strategies, Business Management, and Organizational Growth. My expertise covers everything from bullion and jewelry production to supply chain management, brand positioning, financial planning, and B2B/B2C expansion. I am known for modernizing operations, developing high-growth product lines, and building trusted brands that bridge heritage with the demands of today's market.

I played a key role in scaling Selema Gold into a full-scale manufacturer and wholesaler across Egypt.

I launched Farha Gold, capturing a new demographic through small-weight gold gifting products and gaining rapid market traction in under 12 months.

I tripled Selema’s product range and introduced scalable production systems that significantly boosted revenue and operational efficiency.

Strategic ThinkingLeadershipTeam BuildingCustomer Satisfaction
+23Years Experience
+50Years Legacy
3Generations

From 1968 to Today

  1. 1968

    Where it all started

    Selema Gold opens as a small gold shop in Desouk, Kafr El Sheikh, founded by Saad's grandfather. The family business is now run by its third generation.

  2. 2003

    Learning the craft

    Saad starts working in the family business and learns the trade.

  3. 2015

    Medicine, then gold

    He graduates from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, October 6 University, then chooses to dedicate himself fully to the family gold business.

  4. Growth

    From retail to manufacturing

    He helps take Selema Gold from retail into manufacturing and wholesale: a factory in Cairo, distribution centers in Cairo, Alexandria and Desouk, and a showroom in Nasr City.

  5. 2023

    Founding Farha Gold

    He founds Farha Gold, a brand of small-weight gold pieces and gifts that makes gold easier to own for a younger generation.

  6. 2024

    MBA

    He completes his MBA at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport.

What I've Achieved

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Retail to Manufacturing

Played a key role in expanding Selema Gold to a full-scale manufacturer and wholesaler across Egypt.

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Launching Farha Gold

Founded a new brand targeting millennials and Gen Z through small-weight gold gifting products.

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Tripled Product Lines

Expanded product range and introduced scalable production systems, significantly boosting revenue.

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Product Diversification

Launched bullion and coin lines from 0.5g to 1kg for investment and retail.

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Distribution Expansion

Built a wholesale network with 3 major distribution centers and a flagship showroom.

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Production Modernization

Established state-of-the-art production facilities with cutting-edge technology.

Academic Qualifications

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Master of Business Administration - MBA

Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport

2021 - 2024

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Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery

October 6 University

2007 - 2015

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