Egypt’s second-richest man Naguib Sawiris kicks off 2024 with $201-million loss
The recent $200-million decline in his fortune can be attributed to market fluctuations.
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The recent $200-million decline in his fortune can be attributed to market fluctuations.
The surge in Sawiris’ net worth has propelled him from $5.1 billion on Jan. 1 to $6.43 billion, adding $1.33 billion to his fortune since the start of the year.
Egypt’s second-richest man Naguib Sawiris seeks to solidify his presence further in the Caribbean.
His wealth figures have plummeted due to a sharp decline in the market value of his diverse investments,
With a net worth which amounts to $6.06 billion, Sawiris now ranks as the world’s 416th richest man.
With a $5.71-billion fortune, Sawiris ranks as the 431st richest person globally.
With a current net worth of $5.45 billion, Sawiris stands as a prominent figure in the Arab world and ranks among the top 500 wealthiest individuals globally.
Naguib Sawiris has seen his wealth figures slump by $350 million over the past 49 days, translating to an average loss of $7.14 million per day since Sept. 13.
With a net worth of $5.61 billion, Sawiris ranks as Egypt’s second-richest individual.
Orascom Investment Holdings, which is controlled by Sawiris, will use the proceeds to develop tourist destinations.
Sawiris primarily holds his wealth in cash and closely held assets, amassed from the sale of his stake in Russian telecom company Vimpelcom.
This year-to-date surge marks a positive turn for Sawiris, considering his had fallen below $5 billion in the latter part of last year.
The surge comes as a welcome development for Sawiris after witnessing a dip in his wealth below $6 billion earlier this month.
Sawiris is venturing into Iraq’s real estate development sector after nearly two decades of focusing on the communications sector.
Sawiris’ decision to invest in Iraq’s real estate development marks a significant move nearly two decades after his investment in the country’s telecom sector.
The recent pullback in the wealth figures comes after Sawiris recorded a $1.01-billion bump in his fortune between Jan. 1 and June 19.