Forbes has released its latest report of the world’s wealthiest people. Six Egyptians are among the world’s wealthiest, according to Forbes, with the top wealthiest Egyptian having a net worth of $US 4.2 billion. 1. Nassef Sawiris – $US 4.2 Billion According to Forbes, Egyptian tycoon Nassef Sawiris is the wealthiest person in Egypt, with a net worth of $US 4.2 billion. Sawiris, who ranked 421st on the list, recently purchased a six percent stake in international sporting goods maker Adidas, making him the German brand’s top investor. 2. Naguib Sawiris – $US 3 Billion The older brother of Nassef, Naguib Sawiris, also made the list, ranking second in Egypt with a net worth of $US 3 billion. Naguib made headlines in 2015 after offering to purchase an island that would house refugees. 3. Mohamed Mansour – $US 2.5 billion Mohamed Mansour, the owner of a number of companies based in Egypt such as the Metro supermarket chain, ranked third in Egypt, with a net worth of $US 2.5 billion. The businessman’s Mansour Group controls nine of the country’s top Fortune 500 companies. 4. Mohamed al-Fayed – $US 1.9 billion Perhaps…
