Egyptian tycoon Safwan Thabet’s Juhayna secures $9.5-million credit facility
This renews a previous working capital financing arrangement signed in November 2023.
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Egyptian billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa’s TMG reports $1.3 billion in Q1 sales
The company’s financial health remains robust, maintaining a net cash position of EGP23.9 billion ($501 million).
Egyptian tycoon Hani Berzi takes $15.8-million hit in Edita stake
This setback follows earlier gains made between May 14 and 27, when the value of Berzi’s stake surged by $17.18 million.
Egyptian billionaire Samih Sawiris’ tourism company in Europe files for bankruptcy
FTI has set up a hotline and website to assist customers, announcing that all trips starting June 4 will either be canceled or partially fulfilled.
Egypt’s El-Sewedy family gains $88.91 million as consolidated profit in Q1 2024
Since its founding, the company has grown into a regional and international provider of energy, digital, and infrastructure solutions.
Naguib Sawiris-led Orascom Financial Holding swings to consolidated loss in Q1 2024
Orascom Financial Holding has reported a consolidated net loss of EGP 22.81 million ($479,062.20) for Q1 2024.
Egypt’s wealthy Khamis family gains $11 million from Oriental Weavers stake in 6 days
The Khamis family, one of Egypt’s wealthiest, holds a majority stake in Oriental Weavers, a leading carpet manufacturer with a global presence.
Egyptian tycoon Safwan Thabet’s profit moves to $10.12 million in Q1 2024
Juhayna Food Industries, a household name in Egyptian dairy, juice, and cooking products, has recently surpassed investor expectations with an extraordinary surge in profits.
Morocco’s royal family makes over $230 million from Attijariwafa Bank shares
This increase is attributed to a recent surge in the shares of the leading Moroccan bank on the Casablanca bourse.
Egyptian billionaire Samih Sawiris sells UAE tourism company for $40 million
The $40 million transaction includes the entire share capital of RAK, which holds leasehold rights to The Cove Rotana Hotel, a 349-room luxury resort in Ras Al Khaimah.
Morocco’s Royal family backs startup in $7-million pre-Series-A round
YoLa Fresh, a Moroccan agritech startup owned by Youssef Mamou and Larbi Alaoui Belrhiti, secured a $7-million pre-Series-A funding round.
Egyptian billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa’s TMG stake falls below $1.1 billion
This follows a $59.19 million gain between May 15 and 23, when the market value of his shares climbed from EGP51.4 billion ($1.1 billion) to EGP54.1 billion ($1.16 billion).
Khamis family leads Oriental Weavers to record $106-million revenue in Q1 2024
Oriental weavers led and majority owned by the Egyptian Khamis family recently published its Q1, 2024 results.
Egyptian billionaire Yasseen Mansour’s company records $131-million revenue in Q1 2024
Executive Chairman Yasseen Mansour attributed the impressive results to strong sales across various regions.
Moroccan pharma tycoon Lamia Tazi gains $3 million from Sothema stake in 28 days
This underscores Lamia Tazi’s leadership and strategic vision in steering Sothema to new heights in the competitive pharmaceutical industry.
Egyptian tycoon Medhat Khalil earns $4.2 million in just 12 days
As a result of the double-digit share price increase, the market value of Medhat Khalil’s stake has risen to $28.89 million from $24.66 million.