Meet Catherine MacGregor: Moroccan-born businesswoman leading a $55 billion energy giant
Moroccan-born Catherine MacGregor steers Engie’s global renewables pivot, championing sustainability, innovation, and gender equity in energy.
North Africa
Moroccan businesswoman Lamia Tazi leads Sothema’s purchase of Soludia Maghreb
Lamia Tazi’s Sothema will buy 99.99% of the dialysis solutions provider to boost local production.
UK court dismisses murder suit against Egyptian billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa
UK court clears Egyptian billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa in civil suit linked to Suzanne Tamim’s 2008 killing.
Egypt’s Khamis family gains nearly $17 million from Oriental Weavers stake
Khamis family stake in Oriental Weavers jumps $16.75 million as shares rally on AI showroom and digital expansion plans.
Egyptian tycoon Ahmed El-Sewedy-led electric company wins contract for mega rail project
Elsewedy will handle the full HVAC delivery scope—supply, copper piping installation, start-up, commissioning, and after-sales service—ensuring seamless execution.
Moroccan billionaire Anas Sefrioui's stake in ADH rebounds above $1 billion
ADH stock rebound lifts Anas Sefrioui’s stake above $1 billion, signaling renewed confidence in Morocco’s real estate market.
Central bank cracks down on son of Algeria’s richest man
Omar Rebrab barred from business roles as Algeria’s central bank enforces freeze amid misconduct probe.
Algerian-born French beauty mogul Sue Nabi’s Coty stake swells by $13 million
Coty CEO Sue Nabi’s stake rose to nearly $160 million after a nearly 9% stock increase, signaling growing investor confidence in the beauty giant’s direction.
Egyptian billionaire Samih Sawiris’ Mamula Island enters new era with Banyan Group
Egyptian billionaire Samih Sawiris’ Mamula Island hotel begins a Banyan Tree rebrand after a seven-year restoration of the historic fortress.
Egyptian billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa’s TMG shares top $1 billion again
Hisham Talaat Moustafa's stake in TMG rebounds above $1 billion after a 10% share rally, adding $95 million in 22 days.
Egyptian billionaire brothers, Ahmed and Sadek, gain $80 million from Elsewedy Electric stake
El-Sewedy brothers’ stake in Elsewedy Electric jumps over $80 million in under three weeks as investors rally behind Egypt’s industrial growth.
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.
Hisham Talaat Moustafa leads TMG to record $4.3 billion sales in H1 2025
TMG posts $4.3 billion in H1 2025 sales, driven by high demand for Egypt’s coastal projects and expansion into Oman, Iraq.
Dalia Khorshid-led Beltone unveils AI unit to target MENA growth
Robin’s offerings include real-time market monitoring tools, intelligent dashboards, predictive analytics, and automated strategic reporting.
Egyptian tycoon Yasmine Khamis turns to AI to power Africa’s next retail boom
Oriental Weavers opens Cairo’s first AI-powered carpet showroom, blending tech with tradition under CEO Yasmine Khamis’ leadership.
Alami Lazraq’s stake in Moroccan real estate firm tops $600 million
Alami Lazraq’s ADI stake hits $618 million after stock rally adds $46.4 million to his wealth in just two weeks.