Onsi Sawiris
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Onsi Sawiris (Sawires, Arabic: أنسي ساويريس) is an Egyptian businessman, estimated to be worth approximatively $9.1 billion according to Forbes [1].
He founded the Orascom conglomerate, whose construction, telecommunications and tourism divisions are run by his three sons, Naguib Sawiris, Nassef Sawiris, Samih Sawiris, . Other companies he owns include El-Gouna spirits (which was then bought by Heineken) and Orascom Trading. Orascom is involved in tourism development, telecommunications, construction and other fields.
He is also a practicing Coptic Orthodox Christian.
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- ^ Onsi Sawiris on Forbes' list
