Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris plans $50 billion U.S. infrastructure investment
Nassef Sawiris plans $50 billion U.S. infrastructure bet as Orascom shifts focus from Europe to Gulf and America.
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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.
Orascom, controlled by Egypt’s richest family, gets board approval for ADX listing
The move, pending shareholder and regulatory approval, signals a shift by one of the Middle East’s top construction firms toward the UAE’s growing capital markets.
Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris’ OCI finalizes $1.6 billion methanol business sale
OCI sells $1.6 billion methanol unit to Methanex, secures cash, cuts debt, and plans $1 billion shareholder payout by 2026.
Nassef Sawiris’ OCI targets ammonia project completion amid $1 billion payout
OCI nears completion of Beaumont ammonia plant and plans $1 billion shareholder payout as part of a wider transformation under billionaire Nassef Sawiris.
7 African billionaires pouring millions into the future of sports
Africa’s richest are reshaping sports, from rugby and football to basketball, using wealth to drive youth empowerment, global expansion and local impact.
Nassef Sawiris blames UK exit on Conservative government’s failing
Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris left the UK for Italy, blaming “years of incompetence” by the Conservative government on tax policy.
Nassef Sawiris, Egypt’s richest person, relocates to Italy over tax changes in UK
The UK's abolition of the 200-year-old tax status prompted Sawiris, Africa's fourth-richest person with a $9 billion fortune, to reconsider his options.
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Nassef Sawiris, North Africa’s richest man, is $264 million richer this year
This follows a $310 million gain in 2024, when his wealth increased from $8.41 billion to $8.72 billion.
Egypt’s 10 richest businessmen in 2025
Their influence extends far beyond their home country, driving investment, policy shifts, and innovation.
Egypt’s richest man loses $220 million in one week
Despite recent setback, Sawiris' wealth is up by $261 million YTD, driven by early 2025 gains and strong performance in his diverse portfolio.
Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris sees Adidas stake climb to $3.3 billion
The rise in the market value of his stake in Adidas, from $3.1 billion to $3.35 billion, comes on the back of a strong rally in the company’s shares.
Orascom Construction consortium powers ahead with Egypt’s largest wind farm expansion
The Ras Ghareb Wind Farm development project, reaffirms Orascom’s commitment to shaping a cleaner, more sustainable future for Egypt.
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.
Egypt’s richest person considers UK exit over tax changes under Labour Government
This potential move follows his earlier decision to relocate his family office to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in December 2023.