7 companies owned by Egypt’s second-richest man Naguib Sawiris
With a current net worth of $5.45 billion, Sawiris stands as a prominent figure in the Arab world and ranks among the top 500 wealthiest individuals globally.
With a current net worth of $5.45 billion, Sawiris stands as a prominent figure in the Arab world and ranks among the top 500 wealthiest individuals globally.
Naguib Sawiris has seen his wealth figures slump by $350 million over the past 49 days, translating to an average loss of $7.14 million per day since Sept. 13.
With a net worth of $5.61 billion, Sawiris ranks as Egypt’s second-richest individual.
Orascom Investment Holdings, which is controlled by Sawiris, will use the proceeds to develop tourist destinations.
Sawiris primarily holds his wealth in cash and closely held assets, amassed from the sale of his stake in Russian telecom company Vimpelcom.
This year-to-date surge marks a positive turn for Sawiris, considering his had fallen below $5 billion in the latter part of last year.
The surge comes as a welcome development for Sawiris after witnessing a dip in his wealth below $6 billion earlier this month.
Sawiris is venturing into Iraq’s real estate development sector after nearly two decades of focusing on the communications sector.
Sawiris’ decision to invest in Iraq’s real estate development marks a significant move nearly two decades after his investment in the country’s telecom sector.
The recent pullback in the wealth figures comes after Sawiris recorded a $1.01-billion bump in his fortune between Jan. 1 and June 19.
Sawiris’ net worth has risen from $5.1 billion on Jan. 1 to an impressive $6.11 billion at the time of drafting this report.
Orascom Investment Holding was established in 2011 under the leadership of Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris
The announcement came during a meeting between Egypt’s second-richest man Naguib Sawiris and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
Sawiris, Egypt’s second-richest billionaire, faces a net-worth decline amid subdued gold prices.
Naguib Sawiris has defended his brother Samih’s statements on the difficulty of doing business in Egypt.
Sawiris emphasized that the partnership provides a viable solution to transform the transport sector in Egypt and the region.