
Nassef Sawiris



Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris’ net worth tops $9 billion
Year-to-date, Sawiris’ wealth has increased by $667 million, driven by the performance of his stakes in Dutch fertilizer giant OCI N.V. and German sportswear giant Adidas.

Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris’ net worth soars by $410 million in 9 days
The unexpected surge catapults Sawiris nine spots on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, from 300th to 291st.

Egypt’s richest man loses $350 million in just six days
The leading Egyptian billionaire has seen his ranking on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index slip following a decline in the market value of his holdings.

Adidas shares owned by Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris surpass $2.7 billion
The recent surge in the share price of Adidas has bolstered Sawiris’ wealth significantly, with his stake now valued at $2.71 billion.

Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris’ OCI N.V. posts $392-million loss in 2023
This is attributed to lower global nitrogen pricing and a reduction in natural gas prices in Europe and the United States following the exceptional highs of 2022.

Orascom Construction, led by Egypt’s richest family, reports $8.1-billion backlog
Throughout 2023, Orascom Construction expanded its footprint by securing quality, internationally funded projects in Egypt and diversifying its presence in the UAE.

Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris makes $230 million in just 2 weeks
Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris has experienced a remarkable upswing in his fortunes, with his net worth skyrocketing by $230 million in…

North Africa’s richest man considers breaking up his billion-dollar empire
Sawiris hails U.S. investor Jeff Ubben’s influence as OCI embraces strategic overhaul.

Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris loses $220 million in 2024
This downturn — which translates to an average daily loss of $8.16 million since the start of the year — is linked to the slump in the market value of his industrial assets in Europe and Africa.

North Africa’s richest man suffers $271-million loss in first 10 days of 2024
A significant part of this wealth reduction stems from his considerable 38.8-percent ownership in the Dutch fertilizer company OCI N.V. and a six-percent stake in Adidas.

North Africa’s richest man Nassef Sawiris hits $8.3-billion net-worth mark
Boasting a net worth of $8.3 billion, Sawiris now comfortably sits among the ranks of the world’s 300 wealthiest individuals.

Following Abu Dhabi move, firm linked to Egypt’s richest sells stake in U.S. company
Sawiris, the chairman of OCI, reaffirms his confidence in the recently announced sale, highlighting its potential to create value.

Abu Dhabi emerges as global billionaire hub, attracting Egypt’s richest man and others
The billionaire influx includes Egypt’s richest man, a crypto industry leader, and a hedge fund tycoon.

North Africa’s richest billionaire relocates family office to Abu Dhabi
Sawiris eyes Africa, the Middle East, and beyond with Abu Dhabi as the springboard.