Cairo – EFG Holding Group, the leading financial institution that owns a comprehensive bank in Egypt and the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa region, announced that it has obtained ISO 45001 certification, the international standard for occupational health and safety management systems .

This certification reinforces the group's approach to identifying and managing workplace risks, enhancing health, safety, and environmental governance, and embedding safety practices within daily operations. The ISO 45001 standard specifies requirements that include risk identification and assessment, implementation of operational controls, emergency preparedness, employee engagement, and performance monitoring .

In this context, Mohammed Abdul Khabeer, Head of Finance and Operations at EFG Holding Group, said: “This certification reinforces our commitment to protecting our employees and developing our governance and risk management system,” adding that the group will continue to integrate health and safety as a key priority within its operations, and to continuously strive for improvement.

For his part, Amr Ahmed Abdel Aal, Senior Security Manager at EFG Holding Group, said: “This standard contributes to strengthening our health and safety management system by improving risk identification mechanisms, implementing effective controls, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.”

The ISO 45001 certification complements EFG Holding Group’s efforts in compliance and operational excellence, providing employees, investors, regulators and business partners with assurances of adherence to international best practices in occupational health and safety.

About EFG Holding Group :

EFG Holding Group (EGX: HRHO.CA – LSE: EFGD) has a direct presence in seven countries across two continents. Originating in the Egyptian market, the company has expanded over more than four decades of continuous success. Its three business units – Investment Bank (EFG Hermes), Non-Banking Financial Platform (EFG Finance), and Commercial Bank (Next Bank) – have contributed to solidifying the Group's leading position and enhancing its ability to launch more financial products and services. This enables it to offer a comprehensive suite of services to meet the needs of its individual and corporate clients of all sizes and to reach new customers.

EFG Hermes is a leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa, offering a unique suite of financial and investment services, ranging from advisory and asset management to securities brokerage, research, and direct investment. In the Egyptian market, EFG Holding owns a leading non-banking financial services platform, EFG Finance, which encompasses several activities including Tanmeyah, a leading provider of financial services to micro-enterprises, small business owners, and entrepreneurs; EFG Leasing and Factoring Solutions; ValU for Financial Technology; Bedaya for Mortgage Finance; Kaf Insurance; and EFG for SME Finance. Additionally, the group provides commercial banking services through Next Bank, a leading bank in Egypt specializing in a comprehensive range of banking solutions for individuals and businesses.

We are proud to be present in: Egypt | United Arab Emirates | Saudi Arabia | Kuwait | Bahrain | Kenya | Nigeria

For more information, please visit: www.efghldg.com

For more information, please contact :

Mai Al-Jamal

Head of Marketing and Communications at EFG Holding Group

melgammal@efghldg.com

Omar Salama

Senior Vice President of Communications and Public Relations at EFG Holding Group

osalama@efghldg.com

Media Relations Department of EFG Holding Group

PublicRelations@efghldg.com

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