After 13 years in CBT's Boston office, Sherif relocated to Abu Dhabi in 2008 to open a Branch office. With more than 22 years’ experience working in Architecture, Interior Design and Urban Planning, his work ranges from residential and commercial buildings to academic and institutional facilities. A member of the Boston Society of Architects and a registered architect in the State of Massachusetts, Sherif also served on his local Zoning Board defining by-laws.  He is actively involved in expanding CBT's overseas efforts and manages projects in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia.

A founding member of the AIA Middle East Board of Directors, Sherif has served as the Chapter’s Treasurer, Secretary and is the current Vice President.  Working to foster stronger ties between the AIA, regional architects and governments in the MENA region, Sherif and the Board seek to foster an understanding of the differences in professional practices between the US and the Middle East; promote US training and design approaches; facilitate international recognition of US professional architectural credentials; and foster communications between AIA and its members who work and reside in the Middle East