Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi gains $170 million in 15 days
The primary driver behind this surge is attributed to the robust performance of his diverse industrial assets across Sweden, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia.
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The primary driver behind this surge is attributed to the robust performance of his diverse industrial assets across Sweden, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia.
Forbes acknowledged Ashenafi’s financial prowess in 2017, listing him among the wealthiest individuals in Ethiopia.
Apart from his stake in Preem, Al-Amoudi maintains shares in Midroc Gold, Svenska Petroleum Exploration, Samir, and Okote Gold.
In an effort to unlock value from his early investments, Al-Amoudi is presently exploring the sale of his interest in Preem.
As one of the largest investors in Sweden, Al-Amoudi owns Preem, Svenska Petroleum Exploration, and Midroc Europe.
The recent upswing in Al-Amoudi’s wealth follows a temporary exit from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Its $90-million investment in Ethiopia has helped solidify its position in the country.
NCBA Group is partially owned by the super-rich Kenyatta, Merali, and Ndegwa families.
His net worth fell after Preem, Sweden’s largest oil refiner, reported a 31-percent drop in revenue.
Despite ranking only 29th in Africa by economic wealth, Ethiopia is a land of riches for thousands.
The bureaucratic bidding process seems to finally be nearing an end.