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Originally published by The Standard BusinessOctober 8, 2025
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How Tuk-tuk ride inspired Egyptian bank's foray into Kenya
Hisham Ezz Al Arab, the award-winning banker and chief executive officer of Egypt’s largest lender, Commercial International Bank (CIB...
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An unexpected tuk-tuk ride in Kenya inspired Hisham Ezz Al Arab, then-CEO of Commercial International Bank (CIB), Egypt’s largest lender, to consider expanding into the Kenyan market. This significant decision originated not from a conventional boardroom, but from a conversation with a tuk-tuk driver.
- The inspiration for CIB's foray into Kenya stemmed from a casual conversation during a tuk-tuk ride.
- Hisham Ezz Al Arab, CEO of Egypt’s largest bank, Commercial International Bank (CIB), was the key individual involved.
- The decision was influenced by an honest conversation with a tuk-tuk rider, highlighting an unconventional source of business insight.
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