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Nassef Sawiris
Nassef Sawiris, North Africa’s richest man, is $264 million richer this year
This follows a $310 million gain in 2024, when his wealth increased from $8.41 billion to $8.72 billion.
Egypt’s 10 richest businessmen in 2025
Their influence extends far beyond their home country, driving investment, policy shifts, and innovation.
Egypt’s richest man loses $220 million in one week
Despite recent setback, Sawiris' wealth is up by $261 million YTD, driven by early 2025 gains and strong performance in his diverse portfolio.
Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris sees Adidas stake climb to $3.3 billion
The rise in the market value of his stake in Adidas, from $3.1 billion to $3.35 billion, comes on the back of a strong rally in the company’s shares.
Orascom Construction consortium powers ahead with Egypt’s largest wind farm expansion
The Ras Ghareb Wind Farm development project, reaffirms Orascom’s commitment to shaping a cleaner, more sustainable future for Egypt.
Nassef, Samih, and Naguib Sawiris to get $13.3 million from Orascom Construction
The payout comes as the company reaffirms its commitment to its shareholders amid economic pressures.
Egypt’s richest person considers UK exit over tax changes under Labour Government
This potential move follows his earlier decision to relocate his family office to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in December 2023.
Orascom reports $2.32-billion revenue amid MENA slowdown
Orascom posted $2.32 billion in revenue, a slight decline of 1.92 percent from $2.37 billion in the same period last year.
Nassef Sawiris sees $930-million wealth gain, entering global top 350 richest
Egypt’s richest man, Nassef Sawiris’ wealth is bolstered by increased cash holdings, rising by nearly $1 billion to $3.85 billion.
Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris gains £810 million as Aston Villa thrives in UEFA Champions League
Egyptian billionaire and Aston Villa co-owner Nassef Sawiris has experienced a remarkable financial surge, seeing his personal wealth increase by £810 million over the past 12 months.
Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris's net worth grows by $1.15 billion
His wealth increase puts him among the select African billionaires whose wealth has swelled by over a billion dollars this year.
OCI, owned by Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris, to sell methanol business for $2.05 billion
The $2.05-billion deal includes U.S. and European assets and a stake in Natgasoline LLC.
Nassef Sawiris approaches $10-billion net worth: Key companies driving his wealth
Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris' net worth nears $10 billion, up $1.26 billion this year, thanks to strong performance in OCI and Adidas stocks.
