Samih Sawiris

Samih Sawiris

Samih Sawiris (#2802)

  • $ 1 B
  • real estate, hotels
  • Egypt
  • M
  • 69 Years

About Me

Samih Sawiris is the middle son of Egypt's wealthiest family, and founder and chairman of Orascom Development Holding, which builds and operates resorts in Egypt, Montenegro and Switzerland. His brothers, Nassef and Naguib, are also billionaires and his son, Naguib Samih, is chairman of the board at Orascom Development. He and his brothers all own stakes in publicly-traded Orascom Construction, the company established by their father in 1950. Sawiris is also a founder and board member of the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development (SFSD), which seeks to create sustainable job opportunities for Egyptians.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Samih Sawiris’s rise and global influence.

  • #2712   Billionaires (2026)
  • #20   Africa's Billionaires (2026)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Samih Sawiris’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $1.4B (May 4, 2026)