Arab Finance: EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding company, secured leading positions in the 2026 Extel Emerging EMEA Research Survey, ranking first in the Corporate Access Conference category for the second consecutive year, according to an emailed press release.
Likewise, the Research division achieved multiple top rankings across key sectors. The rankings highlight EFG Hermes’ role in facilitating investment dialogue across the MENA region, integrating corporate access capabilities with sector-focused research to connect international investors with regional companies and investment opportunities.
Mohmed Ebeid, Co-CEO of EFG Hermes, said: “This ranking reflects the scale, relevance, and execution strength of EFG Hermes’ corporate access platform.”
He added: “As the region commands a larger share of emerging-market investor attention, access to management teams, policymakers, and sector leaders is critical. Our focus is to deliver that access with substance, consistency, and depth, enabling investors to make better-informed allocation decisions across MENA.”
Moreover, EFG Hermes’ Research division delivered a strong performance in this year’s survey, with several analysts recognized among the top performers in their sectors.
Ahmed Hazem Maher, Managing Director, Head of Energy, Transport & Industrials, was ranked the top analyst in Utilities, second in Transportation, and runner-up in Oil & Gas.
Ahmed Moataz, Director, Head of Healthcare and Insurance, ranked first in Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals. Mai Attia, Managing Director, Head of Real Estate & Construction, ranked third in Construction & Real Estate.
Hatem Alaa, Managing Director, Deputy Head of Research and Head of the Consumer Sector, ranked third in Transportation and was named runner-up in the Consumer sector.
Ahmed Shams, Managing Director and Global Head of Research at EFG Hermes, commented: “These results reinforce EFG Hermes’ reputation as a trusted source of strategic insight and reflect the confidence that the global investment community continues to place in our research platform. They also speak to the collaborative, client-first culture that drives our team and underpins the value we deliver to investors.”
The achievements were celebrated at the Extel Europe & Emerging EMEA Equities Awards Dinner & Ceremony in London on September 17. The 19th edition hosted 220 companies from 12 countries and welcomed 675 institutional investors and fund managers representing 252 global institutions, reinforcing its role as a key meeting point for international capital, listed companies, and regional policymakers.
