Egyptian tycoon Hassan Allam's group wins major Oman water infrastructure contract
The project highlights the company’s expanding presence in international infrastructure projects.
North Africa
Ghabbour family’s GB Corp plans $6 million Hyundai facility in Egypt
GB Corp invests $6 million to produce Hyundai cars in Egypt, boosting its role in the $6.15 billion automotive market.
Orascom Construction, owned by Egypt’s richest family, eyes Abu Dhabi listing
Egypt’s Sawiris family-led Orascom Construction shifts primary listing to Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.
Egyptian tycoon Medhat Khalil’s Raya bids $31.7 million to tighten grip on outsourcing arm
Raya Holding moves to lift stake in outsourcing arm RAYA CX to 90 percent with $31.7 million tender offer as the unit posts stronger profit growth.
Egyptian tycoon Abdallah Sallam’s Madinet posts $26.4 million profit in H1 2025
Madinet Masr, led by Abdallah Sallam, posted $26.4 million profit in H1 2025, down 11.9%, as rising costs hit margins despite record sales and revenue growth.
Royal family of Morocco gains $2.2 billion from Attijariwafa Bank stake
Alaouite family’s stake in Attijariwafa Bank rises $2.2 billion, reflecting strong bank performance and strategic investments.
Egyptian tycoon Waleed Zaki’s Pioneers Properties profit drops 82% in first half of 2025
Egyptian businessman Waleed Zaki reports Pioneers Properties profit down 82% in early 2025, as costs offset revenue growth.
Safwan Thabet’s Juhayna to Lift Prices as Costs Surge, Defying Egypt’s Cut Drive
Juhayna plans gradual hikes to offset soaring import costs post-devaluation—even as retailers slash prices.
Orascom Construction, led by Egypt's richest family, reports $9.6 billion backlog in first half
Orascom Construction, led by Egypt’s Sawiris family, posts $9.6 billion backlog and $3.4 billion in new H1 2025 awards globally.
Egypt’s Ghabbour family gains $51 million from GB Corp stake
GB Corp shares climb 16.8%, earning the Ghabbour family $51 million and lifting market confidence in Egypt’s automotive industry.
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris now worth $9.25 billion after private investment gains
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris’ fortune rises to $9.25 billion as gold and private investments gain value.
Mohamed Mansour, Egypt’s third-richest person, now worth $3.4 billion
Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour’s net worth rises to $3.4 billion, reinforcing his place among Africa’s top business leaders.
Inside the rise of Morocco’s 35-year-old billionaire heir Moulay Mhamed Elalamy
Morocco’s 35-year-old billionaire heir is quietly reshaping Saham—driving banking expansion, credit growth, and billion-dollar deals once led by his father.
Egypt’s richest family bags $15.1M dividend as Orascom posts $1.96B H1 revenue
Egypt’s Sawiris family, the country’s wealthiest dynasty, secured a $15.1M dividend from Orascom’s H1 results as revenue reached $1.96B.
Egyptian tycoon Ahmed El-Sewedy loses $65 million on Elsewedy Electric stake
Ahmed El-Sewedy loses $65 million as Elsewedy Electric shares drop, reflecting market caution.
Coty posts $381 million loss in 2025 under Algerian-born executive Sue Nabi
Coty, led by Algerian-born executive Sue Nabi, posted a $381 million loss in 2025 as weak demand and currency pressures hit sales of fragrances and cosmetics.