
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris to invest in Iraq real estate
Sawiris is venturing into Iraq’s real estate development sector after nearly two decades of focusing on the communications sector.
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.
Sawiris owns a 70-percent stake in La Mancha Resources, a closely held company that invests in gold assets.
Sawiris predominantly holds his wealth in cash and closely held assets.
Although Sawiris has no direct exposure to Silicon Valley Bank, his invested companies do.
Gemini is a real estate developer that is part of Ora Developers.
The family’s combined wealth includes the fortunes of Naguib, Samih, and Nassef Sawiris.
Sawiris is one of the richest billionaires in Africa and the second-richest man in Egypt.
Orascom Investment Holding maintains investments in the telecom, media, and technology sectors.