Cairo, Egypt – September 28, 2025:
Strong milestone achievement
Al Ahly Pharos Investment Banking, the investment arm of the National Bank of Egypt, has surpassed EGP 100 billion in Egypt’s debt capital markets since 2022.
In fact, the company completed 8 issuances in 2025 alone with a total value exceeding EGP 17 billion.
Therefore, this milestone reinforces Al Ahly Pharos’s vision to become a fully-fledged financial services platform.
Landmark securitization transactions
The achievement was driven by two securitization deals worth EGP 4.9 billion for Global Corp Group.
The first issuance, worth EGP 2.59 billion, was backed by mortgage contracts assigned by OLLIN Finance.
Meanwhile, the second issuance, worth EGP 2.32 billion, was backed by leasing contracts assigned by Global Corp for Financial Services.
Together, these issuances showcased the firm’s strength in providing innovative financing solutions.
Leadership perspectives
Ahmed Heider, CEO and Managing Director, praised the team’s dedication.
He stated that their expertise enabled results beyond expectations.
Moreover, he highlighted that crossing the EGP 100 billion mark reflects Al Ahly Pharos’s evolution into a leading force in Egypt’s DCM.
Heider also emphasized that the company’s ability to provide advanced financing solutions reshapes the market and meets the growing needs of corporates and investors alike.
Partnerships and collaboration
Heider extended gratitude to regulators, banks, legal advisors, auditors, and the credit rating agency.
He underlined that such partners were true contributors to success.
Therefore, this collaboration reinforced Al Ahly Pharos’s position as a trusted player in Egypt’s financial ecosystem.
Future growth plans
Amir Sherif, Managing Director – DCM, expressed pride in the team’s achievements.
He stressed that the company’s journey is far from over.
In fact, Al Ahly Pharos plans to complete more issuances worth over EGP 30 billion before the end of 2025.
These will include Sukuk structures, securitization transactions, and bonds with different maturities.
Thus, the company aims to support Egypt’s sustainable debt capital market growth while meeting the diverse needs of corporates and investors.
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