Onsi Sawiris
Construction & Engineering

Onsi Sawiris Net Worth

Onsi Sawiris is the patriarch of Egypt's wealthiest family, having been born in Cairo, Egypt. He founded Orascom Construction in 1950, which was nationalized by Gamal Abdel Nasser 10 years later. Onsi rebuilt the company and transferred control to his son Nassef in 1995. His other son, Naguib, ran Orascom Telecom before selling it to VimpelCom in 2011.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Place Cairo, Egypt, Egypt

💰 Net worth: $1.1 Billion (2024)

Onsi Sawiris, a renowned figure in the construction and engineering industry of Egypt, is expected to have a net worth of $1.1 billion by 2024. As a prominent businessman and the founder of Orascom Construction, Sawiris has made significant contributions to the growth and development of Egypt's infrastructure. With his expertise and innovation, he has successfully built a vast empire in the construction sector, making him one of the wealthiest individuals in the country. Despite his enormous wealth, Sawiris remains dedicated to his work and continues to leave an indelible mark on the field of construction and engineering.

2009 $1.7 Billion
2010 $3.1 Billion
2011 $2.9 Billion
2012 $2.9 Billion
2013 $2 Billion
2014 $2.4 Billion
2015 $1.8 Billion
2017 $1.2 Billion
2018 $1.04 Billion

Biography/Timeline

1960

In his early Business career, he was disenchanted with the socialist government of Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser. He was prevented from leaving the country for six years in the 1960s. After a spell in Libya, he returned to Egypt during the more business-friendly regime of the following Egyptian President, Anwar Sadat. He and his three sons, all educated in Europe and the United States, resumed their activities in Egypt over the past three decades under the government of Hosni Mubarak and its liberal Business policies.

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