Naguib Sawiris

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/naguib-sawiris

1. When was Naguib Sawiris born?
2. Where was Naguib Sawiris born?
3. What is the primary industry influence?
4. What is the broader business scope?
5. Who is Naguib Sawiris?
6. What company did he lead that helped many countries get better phone service?

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Naguib Sawiris born?June 15, 1954
2. Where was Naguib Sawiris born?Egypt
3. What is the primary industry influence?Telecommunications, with significant expansion into emerging markets
4. What is the broader business scope?Diversified investments through Weather Investments and other holdings
5. Who is Naguib Sawiris?Naguib Sawiris is a famous Egyptian businessman born on June 15, 1954. He has built big companies that help people stay connected and grow economies.
6. What company did he lead that helped many countries get better phone service?He was the chairman and CEO of Orascom Telecom Holding. Under his leadership, the company expanded its phone networks to many countries, making mobile and internet access easier for millions.

Conglomerate: A large company made up of many different smaller companies operating in various industries.
Emerging Markets: Countries that are in the process of rapid growth and industrialization, offering new investment opportunities.
Strategic Management: The process of setting goals and making plans to achieve them, especially in business and organizations.
Digital Divide: The gap between those who have access to modern information and communication technology and those who do not.