Egyptian billionaire Yasseen Mansour makes $4 million from Palm Hills
Over the past 15 days, the company’s stock has risen by 9.64 percent, boosting Mansour’s stake from $43.15 million to $47.31 million.
North Africa
Ghabbour family, among Egypt’s richest, loses $17 million on GB Corp shares
This recent downturn has erased the gains made between April 9 and May 4, when their holdings surged by $23.48 million during a brief market rally.
Hani Berzi’s Edita Food Industries launches premium frozen bakery line
Edita launches a premium frozen bakery line for Egypt’s food service sector, targeting cafés, hotels, and restaurants with ready-to-bake pastry solutions.
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.
Moroccan real estate tycoon Alami Lazraq’s stake in ADI drops by $61 million
Shares of Alliances Développement Immobilier tumble nearly 10% as investor confidence wanes in Morocco’s property market.
Moroccan businesswoman Lamia Tazi's stake in Sothema nears $90 million
This boost comes on the heels of a strong rally in Sothema’s share price on the Casablanca Bourse.
Khamis family's Oriental Weavers starts 2025 with $11 million profit
Oriental Weavers posted $128 million in Q1 revenue, up 27%, but net profit dipped 1.2% to $11 million as currency woes and input costs pressured margins.
Algeria’s richest Issad Rebrab’s Cevital taps European partner for Béjaïa project
The wastewater treatment plant is a practical step that helps the company stay productive, meet regulatory requirements, and reduce its environmental impact.
Egyptian tycoon Sadek El-Sewedy sees $55 million gain from company shares
Elsewedy Electric stock gains boost chairman's net worth amid infrastructure boom and energy transition in MENA region.
Moroccan billionaire Anas Sefrioui sees $102 million loss in 30 days
This follows a sustained downturn on the Casablanca bourse and rising investor concerns over the company’s financial performance in the 2025 fiscal year.
Dalia Khorshid drives Beltone to $56 million revenue in Q1 2025
Beltone’s Q1 revenue surged 111% to $56 million, driven by strong growth in NBFI and investment banking, reinforcing its lead in Egypt’s financial sector.
Samih Sawiris’ Orascom Development Egypt posts Q1 revenue of $127 million
Orascom Development Egypt posted $126.8 million in Q1 revenue, driven by hotels and land sales, despite a dip in real estate bookings.
Edita chairman Hani Berzi loses $7 million as shares fall
The decline stems from a steep fall in the company’s share price on the EGX, reflecting growing investor caution.
Safwan Thabet's stake in Juhayna slumps below $300 million
Thabet has watched the value of his stake slump by $44.99 million over the past 26 days. His holdings are now worth around $260 million.
Electric giant led by Egypt's El-Sewedy family inks $274.7 million Qatar contract
Elsewedy Electric signs a $274.7 million Qatar deal to supply and install 132kV power cables, advancing Kahramaa’s grid and Qatar’s infrastructure goals.
Yasseen Mansour's Palm Hills books $1 billion in Q1 sales
Palm Hills, chaired by Yasseen Mansour, kicked off 2025 with $1 billion in Q1 sales, up 148%, driven by booming demand in New Cairo, Badya, and Alexandria.