How Samih Sawiris turned a Red Sea desert into a city and built a $1.4 billion empire
Samih Sawiris once waited tables in Berlin. Today he is worth $1.4 billion, having built cities from scratch across four countries through Orascom Development.
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Egyptian billionaire Samih Sawiris confirms transfer of Orascom Development shares to his son
Samih Sawiris confirms he transferred all Orascom Development shares to his son Naguib, marking a generational shift in the Egyptian billionaire’s empire.
Samih Sawiris acquires $400-million Moroccan tourism project, expands influence in North Africa
Billionaire Sawiris-led consortium to develop Essaouira Mogador with new hotels, resorts, and residential complexes.
Samih Sawiris shifts focus to Saudi Arabia, puts new investments in Egypt on hold
Sawiris, along with his brothers Nassef and Naguib Sawiris, is one of Egypt’s wealthiest businessmen.