Hello my dear friend, sit with me a while—let’s sip our tea and talk about the giants of Algeria’s economy. Today, I bring you stories of resilience and ambition, of business empires grown on this proud North African soil. These are the top 10 richest people in Algeria in 2025—named with respect, curiosity, and a conversational heart, just like one brother talking to another.

1. Issad Rebrab – Net Worth: ~$4.8 Billion

This is the man who towers above them all—Issad Rebrab, founder and CEO of Cevital, Algeria’s biggest private company. His empire spans food processing, steel, electronics, and more; Cevital even owns one of the world’s largest sugar refineries. Some sources put his wealth around $4.8 billion, while Forbes Africa lists Rebrab & family at around $3 billion among Africa’s richest. What matters is this: he built something incredible—and it stands tall.

2. Ali Haddad – Net Worth: ~$1.8 Billion

Next on the list is Ali Haddad, founder of the ETRHB Haddad Group, a heavyweight in roads, buildings, and energy. His company grew from millions to hundreds of millions in turnover, and he’s long been a powerful figure in business leadership circles.

3. Mahieddine Tahkout – Net Worth: ~$1.5 Billion

They call him the “Bus King” of Algeria—Tahkout built vast enterprises in transportation, automobiles, and hospitality, notably under Hyundai Algeria and his fleet of vehicles.

4. Ahmed Mazouz – Net Worth: ~$1.2 Billion

Here’s a man who knows how to invest in our everyday lives. Ahmed Mazouz leads the Mazouz Group, with roots in retail, real estate, and manufacturing. His strategic buys—like N’gaous Conserves and Bab Ezzouar shopping center—turned heads and shaped consumer culture.

5. The Benhamadi Family – Net Worth: ~$1.1 Billion

Proud owners of Condor Group, they supply electronics and appliances across Algeria and beyond. In 2017, their turnover hit about $900 million, rivaling international giants like Samsung.

6. Djilali Mehri – Net Worth: ~$1 Billion

A figure of vision and industry—Mehri heads Pepsi Algeria and is expanding into hospitality with 36 hotels planned alongside Accor. His ventures also span agriculture and real estate.

7. The Kouninef Family – Net Worth: ~$800 Million

Karim, Réda, and Noah Kouninef command KouGC, a giant in Algeria’s construction and hydraulics sectors. Their contracts in tunnels, highways, and infrastructure made them highly influential—though their legacy is complex amid legal and political storms.

8. Mourad Eulmi – Net Worth: ~$700 Million

The auto market’s go-to businessman, Eulmi heads SOVAC, the official dealer for Volkswagen, Audi, and Seat. He even launched a Volkswagen assembly plant—making him central to Algeria’s automobile industry.

9. Mohamed Laid Benamor – Net Worth: ~$500 Million

Head of the Benamor Group and president of the Chamber of Commerce (CACI), he’s championed agri-food. Pasta, semolina, tomato paste—his products feed Algeria and export across borders.

10. Abdelmalek Sahraoui – Net Worth: ~$430 Million

A former FLN deputy, Sahraoui runs Petroser, a leading name in lubricants and petroleum within Algeria. His influence spans farming and energy—leveraging both industry and connectivity.

Bringing It Home—Our Own Words

So, my bro/sis, what do we see here?

• Rebrab stands alone in his class, a self-made titan whose investments touch nearly every sector.

• Others—Haddad, Tahkout, Mazouz, Benhamadi, Mehri—built tight empires in construction, electronics, banking, and hospitality.

• Families built legacies, like Benhamadis and Kouninefs, even as politics swirled around them.

• They all tell stories of hustle, grit, and connection, shaped by a time, by opportunity, and, yes, by navigating systems we sometimes shake our heads at. These are not just numbers—they are lived stories.

Here's what stands out:

• Widening impact: They’re not just rich—their businesses create jobs, infrastructure, and even culture.

• Diverse pathways to wealth: From sugar and appliances to cars and construction, Algeria’s rich are varied.

• Complex realities: Some grew under peaceful conditions; others amid controversy. Wealth here is woven into our geopolitics and our everyday reality.

• Inspiration for youth: Whether you’re in Algiers or Annaba, these stories show the power of vision—beyond oil, beyond gas—into real economy building.

Conclusion

Dear friend, this list is not just about who holds the most dinars. It’s about those who dared to dream, to build, to expand. Each name reminds us that ambition rooted in local soil can rise high. And as Africans, as brothers and sisters, we celebrate not just the wealth—but the will, the ingenuity, and yes, the sometimes-messy complexity that comes with building.

If you want to zoom into any story deeper—like Rebrab’s journey, Tahkout’s “bus empire,” or the Benhamadis’ rise in tech—just say the word. We'll chat like family, weaving stories that inspire, provoke, and remind us of the power of home.