Simbisa Brands to add 31 stores, exceeding 750 by fiscal year-end 2025
Simbisa Brands plans 31 new outlets and refurbishes 44 stores in 2025 to expand market share and enhance customer experience.
North Africa
Ahmed Ezz’s Ezz Steel stake loses $280 million from currency devaluation
Ezz, who controls 66.4 percent of the Cairo-based steel giant—equivalent to 360,727,978 shares—has suffered a loss of $280.85 million in his stake since the start of the year.
Alami Lazraq’s stake in Moroccan real estate firm gains over $300 million
Lazraq’s stake, amounting to 11,414,630 shares, has gained MAD3.09 billion ($308.31 million) in market value since the beginning of the year.
Meet Nevine Sabbour: Trailblazing banker leading Egypt’s most valuable company
Nevine Sabbour became the first woman to chair Commercial International Bank (CIB) in September 2024, a historic first for Egypt’s banking sector.
Abdallah Sallam’s Madinet Masr signs $11.6 million deal for development project
This partnership underscores the company’s strategic focus on expanding its presence in Egypt’s high-growth real estate market through key collaborations.
Naguib Sawiris unveils new digital news platform targeting emerging markets
Sawiris launches Moniify, a Dubai-based digital platform delivering emerging market business and finance news from a local perspective.
Hassan Allam and partners secure 1,200-megawatt solar deal to advance Egypt’s renewable energy sector
Landmark agreement highlights regional leadership in clean energy transition.
Shares held by El-Sewedy brothers in Egyptian electric giant near $1 billion each
The El-Sewedys, founders of the electrical equipment manufacturing powerhouse, collectively hold a 51.05 percent stake in Elsewedy Electric.
Naguib Sawiris adds nearly $600 million to fortune, maintains spot among Africa’s richest
The Egyptian billionaire’s wealth growth is attributed to the performance of his diversified investment portfolio.
Orascom Development gets $155 million loan to support green tourism in Egypt
The loan comprises two tranches—$96 million and $57.3 million—aimed at financing green upgrades and unlocking growth potential in El Gouna.
Oriental Weavers achieves strong Q3 2024 results amid global market growth
Oriental Weavers reports robust revenue growth in Q3 2024, driven by international market expansion and strategic domestic initiatives.
Raya Holding posts record-breaking Q3 2024 financial results
Raya Holding’s Q3 2024 results highlight remarkable growth and profitability despite challenging global economic conditions.
Nassef Sawiris sees $930-million wealth gain, entering global top 350 richest
Egypt’s richest man, Nassef Sawiris’ wealth is bolstered by increased cash holdings, rising by nearly $1 billion to $3.85 billion.
Hani Berzi’s Edita Foods stake drops $11.6 million
Despite Edita's leading position in Egypt’s packaged snack market, its shares on the EGX have slipped into year-to-date losses.
Hisham Talaat Moustafa seeks tourism reforms, targets 30 million annual visitors for Egypt
Moustafa outlined a vision to attract 30 million annual visitors to Egypt, leveraging the country’s rich cultural heritage and untapped potential.
Orascom Development Egypt posts record sales growth despite economic challenges
Orascom Development Egypt reports a seventy-seven percent surge in real estate sales, reinforcing its resilience and strategic agility.