His performances resulted in his selection for the Egyptian national team.

On 29 January 2018, Gabr joined West Bromwich Albion on a six-month loan deal worth €500,000 with a €2.5 million option to buy at the end of the season with Zamalek retaining a 10% sell-on clause.

[5] On 10 July 2018, Gabr joined Pyramids after West Bromwich turned down the option to sign the defender on a permanent deal.

[6] He was called up for the national team under Shawky Gharib on 4 June 2014 in a friendly game against Jamaica.

In May 2018, Gabr was named in Egypt's squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.