Moroccan real estate mogul Alami Lazraq gains $22.8 million as ADI shares surge
Lazraq’s stake in ADI has experienced a substantial increase of MAD229.92 million ($22.87 million) in the last 25 days, attributed to the rise in the company’s shares.
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Egyptian entrepreneur Mohamed Mousa leads startup to $3.2-million seed funding success
The funding secured during the LEAP 2024 conference signifies a crucial step for dKilo in its mission to transform OOH advertising.
Egyptian billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa faces $727-million loss due to devaluation
Despite the setback and financial challenges, Moustafa remains a prominent figure in the Egyptian business landscape.
Africa’s youngest billionaire plans $150-million investment to boost MeTL Group’s growth
The ambitious plan involves injecting $50 million into planting hybrid tea for export and an additional $100 million into Rwandese companies across vital sectors.
Egyptian tycoon Medhat Khalil’s stake in Raya Holding surges by $21.1 million
Egyptian businessman Medhat Khalil, the founder and chairman of Raya Holding holds a majority stake of 58.1 percent in the Cairo-based investment conglomerate
Led by Egyptian exec Mohamed Adel, Roya sets sights on $1.2 billion in project sales
The Big Business District is poised to transform Cairo’s commercial landscape, offering a dynamic business hub characterized by modern design and functionality.
Moroccan billionaire Othman Benjelloun loses $42.7 million from Bank of Africa stake
Benjelloun, who serves as the chairman of Bank of Africa, holds a noteworthy 27.41-percent stake in the institution, or 57,214,615 ordinary shares.
Egyptian billionaire Ahmed Ezz’s stake in Ezz Steel climbs by $64 million
Ezz, an influential figure in the Egyptian industrial landscape, currently owns 60.7 percent of Ezz Steel, equivalent to 329,816,198 shares.
Egyptian tycoon Hassan Allam’s group expands presence with Riyadh headquarters
The inauguration of the Riyadh headquarters marks a significant milestone in Hassan Allam Holding’s international expansion.
Egyptian magnate Abdallah Sallam’s MNHD posts $68.5 million in profit in 2023
Under the leadership of Abdallah Sallam, a prominent figure holding a five-percent stake in the company, MNHD displayed exceptional performance in 2023.
Algerian-born French tycoon Sue Nabi led-Coty completes first phase of share buyback program
This strategic move, driven by Coty’s robust balance sheet and strong cash flows, reaffirms the company’s commitment to enhancing shareholder value over time.
Egyptian billionaire Yasseen Mansour’s Palm Hills posts $51.1-million profit in 2023
Mansour highlighted the company’s record-breaking new sales of EGP59.5 billion ($1.92 billion), indicating a growth of 129 percent year-on-year.
Egypt’s wealthy Khamis family leads Oriental Weavers to $570 million in revenue in 2023
This was fueled by a 34-percent uptick in export revenue, comprising 64 percent of the total revenue, along with a 31-percent rise in local sales.
Moroccan businessman Anas Sefrioui gains $64.5 million from ADH stake
This significant increase solidifies Sefrioui’s position as one of the wealthiest investors on the Casablanca bourse and one of Morocco’s most prosperous businessmen.
Egyptian billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa’s TMG records $107-million profit in 2023
Shareholders can anticipate dividends distributed in two installments of EGP0.109 ($0.00356) each, with pay-out dates scheduled for May 31 and July 31.
Egyptian tycoon Safwan Thabet’s Juhayna unveils ambitious export expansion plans
Established nearly four decades ago by Thabet, Juhayna has become a significant player in the region’s consumer goods industry.