Egyptian CEOs Dominate Representation in Forbes Middle East’s Top CEOs 2026

  Egypt ranks second by nationality on Forbes Middle East’s 2026 list, with 15 Egyptian chief operating executives (CEOs) represented across banking, real estate, finance, energy, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and other major sectors. Seven Egyptian-headquartered companies also feature in the ranking, underscoring the growing regional influence of the country’s corporate…

Orascom Construction Sponsors Egypt’s Brightest Students to Study at Leading U.S. Universities for the 26th Consecutive Year 

Orascom Construction is proud to announce that it has awarded full scholarships to three outstanding Egyptian students under the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program. The students will pursue undergraduate degrees at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Chicago. This year marks the 26th consecutive cycle of the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program. Since its launch in 2000, and in partnership with…

Egypt, US discuss investment opportunities, desalination cooperation

Housing Minister Randa al-Menshawy and US Chargé d’Affaires Robert Silverman discussed on Monday, August 10, 2026, ways to expand bilateral cooperation in housing, urban development and infrastructure. The talks focused on investment opportunities in Egypt’s new cities and potential cooperation in seawater desalination, including the use of advanced technologies and…