Egyptian billionaire’s group allocates $4.9 million for Ain Shams Medical City healthcare upgrades
This funding supported the launch of a fully upgraded Children’s Emergency Department and a modern Blood Transfusion and Chemotherapy Center.
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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.
Egyptian billionaire Khamis family’s stake in Oriental Weavers tops $200 million
Since the start of 2025, their shares have increased by $13.32 million, bringing the market value to $200.36 million.
Egyptian billionaire Yasseen Mansour’s Palm Hills stake dips by $3.5 million
Mansour, one of Africa’s leading business leaders, holds a 10.83-percent stake in the Cairo-based real estate firm, equating to 318,574,726 shares.
Sue Nabi, Algerian-born French entrepreneur, gains $16.9 million in a week
The recent increase highlights renewed investor confidence in Coty’s strategic direction under her leadership.
Moroccan real estate mogul Alami Lazraq sees $53 million wealth boost
Over the past sixteen days, his shares have increased by MAD536.49 million ($53.62 million), continuing the upward momentum seen throughout 2024.
Egypt’s Ghabbour family faces $13.6 million loss in GB Corp shares
The Ghabbour family holds a 63.4 percent controlling stake in GB Corp., equivalent to 688,207,000 shares.
El-Sewedy family’s Elsewedy Electric lands $60 million deal for Egypt’s textile transformation
The landmark deal will establish a state-of-the-art private free zone in Industria Sadat, spanning 50,000 square meters.
Egyptian tycoon Hani Berzi sees $4.4 million loss in Edita Food shares
The company’s stock suffered a downturn on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), reflecting the ongoing challenges in Egypt’s snack food market.
Egyptian entrepreneur Omar Khairy confirms RIGA’s acquisition of new projects, investments in East Africa
This underscores the group's strategic shift to capitalize on the region's untapped opportunities and resources.
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.
Egypt’s Hassan Allam Holding secures $703.6 million financing for Suez Wind Farm
The $703.6 million financing package was provided by a consortium of financial institutions.
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.
Egypt’s richest family-led Orascom Construction to pay $24.3 million in interim dividend
The dividend announcement follows a resilient financial performance for the first nine months of 2024, with Orascom reporting $2.32 billion in revenue.
Oriental Weavers expands treatment plant as part of sustainability push
The facility, which operates with four consecutive treatment stages, is capable of processing up to 1,250 cubic meters of wastewater per day.