The African Leadership Magazine named our very own Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk Africa’s Finance Minister of the year. Kouchouk was recognized for “his visionary economic stewardship, bold fiscal reforms, and unwavering commitment to fostering financial stability and inclusive growth.”

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Also recognized by the magazine: CIB was named as one of the best African brands for 2025.

PLUS- Acwa Power and HAU Energy’s 1.1 GW, USD 1.2 bn Suez wind power project was named the InfrastructureDealof the Year by the African Banker Awards. The project reached financial close earlier this year after securing funds from a group of institutions, including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the African Development Bank, the British International Investment Corporation, the German Investment Corporation, the Opec Fund for International Development, and the Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation. The project was also named the Best Energy Deal in Egypt and Africa by EMEA Finance.

ALSO- Al Baraka Bank Egypt was named the Most Impactful Islamic Financial Institution of 2025 by the Islamic Development Bank, according to a statement. The bank was awarded for its role in supporting economic and social development, with particular recognition for its expansion in SME financing.

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