Kredit secures $18 million to boost financing for SMEs in Egypt
This funding is set to enhance Kredit's role within Egypt's expanding small and medium enterprise (SME) ecosystem.
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CI Capital completes $80 million bond issuance, setting record in Egypt’s non-banking sector
The six-tranche bond issuance is underpinned by assets from Tasaheel, which served as the originator of the portfolio.
Ezz Steel shares rebound, boosting Ahmed Ezz’s stake to $755 million
This wealth rebound follows a recent rally in Ezz Steel’s stock price on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), reversing earlier losses.
Hisham Talaat Moustafa’s stake in TMG Holding declines by $105.5 million
This decline follows a previous gain of $89.6 million recorded between Sept. 16 and 29, when Moustafa’s stake rose from $1.25 billion to $1.33 billion.
Yasseen Mansour’s stake in Palm Hills tops $35 million
Mansour, who serves as chairman of Palm Hills Developments, holds a 10.83 percent stake in the company, representing 318,574,726 shares.
United Bank of Egypt to list 30-percent stake on EGX in Q4, advancing financial inclusion and private sector investment
The United Bank of Egypt plans to float a 30-percent stake on the Egyptian Exchange by year’s end, marking a key moment in Egypt’s economic reforms.
7 businesses owned by Algerian agriculture tycoon Mohamed Laid Benamor
Algerian tycoon Mohamed Laid Benamor, head of Groupe Benamor, has built a vast business empire spanning agribusiness, real estate, energy, and more, playing a key role in Algeria's industrialization and economic growth.
Egyptian tourism mogul Ayoub Adly Ayoub's Remco reports $18-million loss in H1 2024
Tourism tycoon Ayoub Adly Ayoub’s Remco reports a shocking $18 million loss in 2024. Despite revenues skyrocketing, the company’s profits have evaporated
Sue Nabi faces $48-million drop in Coty stake amid share price decline
Algerian-born executive Sue Nabi's net worth takes a hit as her stake in Coty slumps below $255 million.
Orascom Development Egypt secures $155-million loan from IFC
The financing will enhance the company’s financial stability and fund future expansion efforts.
Ahmed Ezz's stake in Cairo-based steel giant declines by $116.5 million
This loss reduces his total holdings to below $700 million. He remains the second-richest investor on the Egyptian Exchange and one of Egypt's wealthiest individuals.
GB Corp’s financial unit receives approval to expand into debt capital markets
This milestone marks a critical step in the company's strategic move into the debt capital markets, broadening its range of financial activities as it seeks to diversify.
Madinet Masr, Redcon partner on $12.4-million investment in Egypt
Madinet Masr seals a strategic partnership deal with Redcon Spain Construction for sprawling Sarai development.
Egypt's wealthy Khamis family adds $17 million from Oriental Weavers shares 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.
EFG Hermes finalizes $9.2-million bond issuance advisory for EFG Corp-Solutions
The five-year bond issuance marks another milestone in the firm’s aggressive expansion strategy and dominance in the region’s financial markets.
Egyptian brothers, Ahmed and Sadek El-Sewedy, emerge as Egypt’s newest billionaires
The rise in the El-Sewedy brothers' fortunes is attributed to an 80.6-percent increase in Elsewedy Electric's share price.