MNT-Halan was named the most innovative fintech company in Africa for a second consecutive year in 2025 by Global Finance, the New York-based financial magazine said in a statement. The company received the same title in Global Finance’s list for 2024.

PLUS- Nahdet Misr’s CEO Dalia Ibrahim received the 2025 PublisHer Excellence Award in the lifetime achievement category for her contributions to Arab publishing, according to a statement (pdf).

AND The National Bank of Egypt was named Egypt’s best financing agent and syndicated loans promoter during 1Q 2025, according to Bloomberg rankings, the lender said in a statement (pdf). Meanwhile, Banque Misr was named the region’s best mandated lead arranger and bookrunner for syndicated loans during the quarter, it said in a statement (pdf).

ALSO– Several local law firms went home with awards at the Chambers Middle EastAwards 2025, including:

  • Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy was recognized as Egypt’s corporate and M&A law firm of the year;
  • Baker McKenzie (Helmy, Hamza & Partners) was named Egypt’s banking and finance law firm of the year;
  • Adsero Ragy Soliman & Partners took home the Egypt litigation law firm of the year award;
  • Youssef + Partners was named Egyptian arbitration law firm of the year.
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