UBA targets Saudi Arabia for expansion by 2025
Pan-African bank eyes Middle Eastern growth as profits surge.
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Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu to co-chair New Africa Summit at Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative
Tony Elumelu, chairman of UBA and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, will co-chair the New Africa Summit at the 8th Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, advocating for Africa’s economic role on the global stage.
Senegalese superstar Sadio Mane rakes in $52 million in past year
This hefty sum comes after his move to Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr, joining Cristiano Ronaldo in the lucrative league.
Egyptian billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa’s group breaks ground on $8.4-billion project in Saudi Arabia
The development project builds on TMG’s successful track record in Africa and the Middle East.
Cameroonian superstar Francis Ngannou earns $10 million in debut boxing fight against Tyson Fury
Ngannou’s spectacular performance against Tyson Fury sparks speculation of a showdown with Deontay Wilder among fight fans.
Egyptian tycoon Hisham Talaat Moustafa unveils $10.7-billion smart city project in Riyadh
Hisham Talaat Moustafa stressed TMG’s eagerness to share its expertise in creating integrated urban projects with Saudi Arabia.
Egyptian billionaire Samih Sawiris plans major tourism investment in Saudi Arabia
Sawiris’ foray into the Saudi Arabian tourism market follows a series of successful ventures in other countries.
Egyptian tycoon Hassan Allam’s firm bags construction contract for Rosewood Amaala project in Saudi Arabia
With a construction backlog of $2.8 billion, Hassan Allam Holding has established itself as a key player in the construction industry.
Ahmed El-Sewedy’s electric company to aid Saudi Arabia in achieving net-zero emissions by 2050
El Sewedy Electric is a leading multinational cable and electrical equipment manufacturer.
Ahmed El-Sewedy-led Elsewedy Electric wins $176.10 million Saudi solar power contract
The El-Sewedy family owns 68 percent of Elsewedy Electric.
Saudi entrepreneur Salman Al-Suhaibaney’s Morni signs deal to invest $10 million in Egypt
Morni Holding is a Saudi Arabia-based mobility solutions platform.
Egyptian tycoon Ahmed El Sewedy’s electric company to set up new firm in Saudi Arabia
El Sewedy Electric was founded in 1938 by the El Sewedy family.
Egyptian mogul Hend El-Sherbini’s IDH to launch diagnostic venture in Saudi Arabia
IDH is a major consumer healthcare group in the Middle East and Africa.
Led by Egyptian exec Pakinam Kafafi, TAQA Arabia signs MoU to operate gas networks for one year
TAQA Arabia is Egypt’s leading energy and utility provider.
Egyptian mogul Medhat Khalil’s Raya to manage Zain KSA customer experience in Saudi Arabia
Raya CX will provide outsourcing services to Zain KSA.