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.
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Egyptian business executive Dalia Khorshid drives Beltone to record $143 million revenue in 2024
The strong results reinforced its position as one of the fastest-growing financial institutions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Egypt's wealthy Khamis family’s stake in Oriental Weavers rises $13.5 million
This turnaround comes after a strong rally in the company’s shares in recent weeks.
Moroccan royal family’s bank holdings soar above $6.2 billion—what this means for their influence
As the value of the royal family’s stake continues to rise, so does its influence in the country’s financial sector.
10 Algerian businessmen you should know
These visionaries are transforming industries like steel, cement, and petrochemicals, while also embracing technological innovations to open new doors for growth.
French giant buys Guinness Ghana, two years after acquiring glass maker from Algerian businessman
This move is part of Castel’s broader strategy to expand its presence across Africa, having already established itself in North, West, and Central Africa.
Egyptian tycoon Abdallah Sallam’s Madinet Masr seals $9.5-million Taj City deal
As part of the agreement, Korra Energy will lead the construction of a showroom in Tajed, a key component of Taj City’s broader mixed-use development.
Egyptian billionaire Sadek El-Sewedy's stake in electric giant nears $930 million
Sadek El-Sewedy’s stake in Elsewedy Electric has surged to nearly $930 million, reflecting strong investor confidence and stock price growth.
Egyptian multimillionaire Safwan Thabet’s Juhayna stake gains $30.1 million
In the past nine days, his shares have increased by $30.1 million, pushing the market value of his stake above $325 million.
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.
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.