Naguib Sawiris becomes Egypt’s first billionaire worth $10 billion
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris has become the country’s first to surpass $10 billion in net worth, driven by a surge in gold prices boosting his mining assets.
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Egyptian tycoons Sawiris, Allam launch $6.5 million social project
Egyptian tycoons Naguib Sawiris and Hassan Allam sealed a $6.5 million social impact deal to boost education, farming, and fight poverty.
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris’ ORA Developers launches $16 billion projects in UAE, Iraq
Malagasy businessman Hassanein Hiridjee’s Axian joined a $3.5 million round for Paris-based Nucleon Security to scale AI-driven cyber defense.
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris now worth $9.25 billion after private investment gains
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris’ fortune rises to $9.25 billion as gold and private investments gain value.
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.
Egypt’s second-richest man, Naguib Sawiris, is $2 billion richer this year
Naguib Sawiris adds $2 billion to his net worth, nears $9 billion with new investments in clean energy and mega real estate projects.
Egypt's Naguib Sawiris to invest $100 million in electric motorbike project in Morocco
Naguib Sawiris backs $100 million plan to electrify Morocco’s motorbike transport through affordable battery leasing with BluEV.
ORA Developers, led by Naguib Sawiris, begins Al-Wardi City project in Iraq
Ora Developers, led by billionaire Naguib Sawiris, has broken ground on Iraq’s Al-Wardi City, a major eco-focused housing and smart city project near Baghdad.
Naguib Sawiris leads $47 million Pyramids of Giza upgrade
This comes after growing complaints from tourists about poor management, aggressive traders, and disturbing reports of animal cruelty.
Naguib Sawiris, Egypt’s second-richest man, is $469 million richer this year
This follows a $500 million gain in 2024 when his fortune increased from $6.48 billion to $6.98 billion.
Naguib Sawiris calls on Egypt’s President to reevaluate mega-projects amid dollar shortage
Sawiris cautioned that the ambitious projects require substantial foreign currency, straining Egypt’s economy.
Egypt’s second-richest man, Naguib Sawiris’ net worth soars past $7 billion
With his net worth now at $7.27 billion, Sawiris remains Egypt’s second-richest man, trailing his younger brother, Nassef Sawiris, who is worth $8.99 billion.
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Their influence extends far beyond their home country, driving investment, policy shifts, and innovation.
Nassef, Samih, and Naguib Sawiris to get $13.3 million from Orascom Construction
The payout comes as the company reaffirms its commitment to its shareholders amid economic pressures.
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris unveils $150 million hotel project in Cairo
Naguib Sawiris plans to invest $150 million in luxury hotels near Egypt’s iconic Pyramids, aiming to enhance the country’s tourism appeal.
Orascom Financial Holding reports $2.35-million Q3 loss as asset base declines
Orascom Financial Holding’s Q3 2024 financial results show a smaller loss compared to last year, but asset shrinkage and declining profits continue to challenge the company.