Standard Bank, led by South African banker Sim Tshabalala, opens Egypt office
Standard Bank expands into Egypt, strengthening African trade links and supporting regional investment.
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Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris backs new mining reforms in Egypt
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris supports new mining reforms, boosting investor confidence and gold exploration across Egypt.
Egyptian tycoon Abdallah Sallam leads Madinet Masr's expansion plan with $5 million investment
The company’s board approved the capital injection to support the launch of real estate development projects outside Egypt.
Egypt’s Khamis family loses $15 million as Oriental Weavers stock declines
Oriental Weavers shares fall 18% in 2025, cutting $15 million from the Khamis family’s $170 million stake.
Egyptian tycoon Waleed Zaki’s Pioneers Properties profit drops 82% in first half of 2025
Egyptian businessman Waleed Zaki reports Pioneers Properties profit down 82% in early 2025, as costs offset revenue growth.
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris proposes land sales to ease debt burden
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris urges state land sales in dollars to tackle Egypt’s $157-billion debt and boost foreign reserves.
Naguib Sawiris overtakes brother Nassef as Egypt’s richest man
Naguib Sawiris’ fortune hits $9.13 billion, edging past brother Nassef’s $9.03 billion in Bloomberg’s latest ranking.
Five new African billionaires have emerged so far in 2025
Five new billionaires join Africa’s top ranks in 2025, led by gains in real estate, banking, and tech sectors.
Edita, led by Egyptian tycoon Hani Berzi, posts $190 million revenue in first half of 2025
Egypt’s Edita Food Industries, led by Hani Berzi, posts $190.7 million H1 2025 revenue, with profit up 22.7% despite lower sales volumes.
Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris’ OCI to reward shareholders with $700 million payout
OCI, led by billionaire Nassef Sawiris, approves $700 million shareholder payout via capital repayment or dividend, backed by strong financial reserves.
Dalia Khorshid-led Beltone unveils AI unit to target MENA growth
Robin’s offerings include real-time market monitoring tools, intelligent dashboards, predictive analytics, and automated strategic reporting.
Madinet Masr, led by Egyptian tycoon Abdallah Sallam, eyes Saudi expansion
Madinet Masr signs MoU with Waheej to co-develop real estate projects in Saudi Arabia, marking a key move in its regional growth strategy.
Khaled Mahmoud’s MM Group signs deal with Tata Motors to grow auto segment in Egypt
Indian automaker, Tata Motors, is known globally for producing reliable and versatile vehicles suited to various transport and logistics needs.
Hani Berzi’s Edita Food Industries launches premium frozen bakery line
Edita launches a premium frozen bakery line for Egypt’s food service sector, targeting cafés, hotels, and restaurants with ready-to-bake pastry solutions.
Electric giant led by Egypt's El-Sewedy family inks $274.7 million Qatar contract
Elsewedy Electric signs a $274.7 million Qatar deal to supply and install 132kV power cables, advancing Kahramaa’s grid and Qatar’s infrastructure goals.
Hassan Allam’s firm obtains $55 million Islamic loan for Cairo project
The National Bank of Egypt, Suez Canal Bank, ADCB, IDB, and SAIB served as underwriters for the $55 million Islamic loan.