GB Corp
GB Corp, previously Ghabbour Group, is an Egyptian manufacturer of automobiles, buses, trucks and motorcycles located in Cairo. The company was founded in 1960 by the brothers Kamal and Sadek Ghabbour because they realized that the automotive sector was a growing market. In its early days the company was named Ghabbour Brothers.
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GB Corp
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- Name
- GB Corp جي بي كورب
- Founded
- 1960
- Founder
- Raouf Ghabbour
- Headquarters
- Cairo
- Activity
- automotive industry
- Products
- car · bus
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GB Corp, previously Ghabbour Group, is an Egyptian manufacturer of automobiles, buses, trucks and motorcycles located in Cairo. The company was founded in 1960 by the brothers Kamal and Sadek Ghabbour because they realized that the automotive sector was a growing market. In its early days the company was named Ghabbour Brothers.
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Overview
Overview
Formerly, the group manufactured Saviem (later RVI) vehicles. Today the Group manufactures vehicles for numerous brands such as: Bajaj Auto, Hyundai and Volvo.
It is associated with Egypt. The record gives 1960 as its date of establishment or first appearance. Its recorded founders are Raouf Ghabbour. Its recorded seat is Cairo. The recorded field of activity is automotive industry. Recorded products are car and bus.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — GB Corp جي بي كورب • Type — S.A.E • Founded — 1960 • Founders — Kamal Ghabbour Sadek Ghabbour • Hq Location City — Cairo • Hq Location Country — Egypt • Area Served — Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya • Key People — Nader Ghabbour (CEO) Dina Ghabbour (CBDO) Wissam Al Adany (CIO) • Industry — Automotive industry • Products — Automobiles, Buses, Trucks and Motorcycles • Operating Income — 4,536.7 million (Q3 2024) • Net Income — 1,794.2 million (Q3 2024) • Website — https: gb-corporation.com/
Model overview (Egyptian market)
Model overview (Egyptian market)
GB is an authorized distributor for 6 international car brands, 1 Motorcycle brand, 9 Commercial Vehicle brands, 4 Tire brands, and 4 Spare Part brands in Egypt.
Hyundai
Hyundai
Source: • Hyundai Accent RB • Hyundai Elantra AD • Hyundai Elantra CN7 • Hyundai Tucson NX4 • Hyundai Santa Fe • Hyundai Ioniq 5/Ioniq 5N • Hyundai Ioniq 6 • Hyundai Staria
Mazda
Mazda
Source: • Mazda 6 sedan • Mazda 3 sedan & hatchback • Mazda 2 sedan • Mazda CX-9
Geely
Geely
It only had two models in its initial lineup: the Geely Emgrand, and the Geely Imperial. The brand faced a lot of criticism at one point for endangering people's lives. The campaign generated a lot of negative sentiment towards the brand.
Chery
Chery
Source: • Chery Arrizo 5 • Chery Tiggo 3 (discontinued in 2023) • Chery Tiggo 4 Pro • Chery Tiggo 7 • Chery Tiggo 7 Pro • Chery Tiggo 8 • Chery Tiggo 8 Pro • Chery eQ7
Changan
Changan
Source: • Changan UNI-T • Changan Alsvin • Changan Eado DT • Changan CS15 • Changan CS35 Plus • Changan CS55 Plus
Haval
Haval
Source: • Haval H6 • Haval Jolion/Jolion Pro
Bajaj Auto
Bajaj Auto
Source: • Bajaj Boxer • Bajaj Pulsar • Bajaj Maxima • Bajaj Tuk-Tuk-Re
Volvo Trucks
Volvo Trucks
Source: • Volvo FH • Volvo FL6 • Volvo FM • Volvo Splendido (B12B Bus Type GVW)
Fuso
Fuso
Source: • Mitsubishi Canter • Mitsubishi Cruiser • Mitsubishi Eagle • Mitsubishi FP • Mitsubishi FV • Mitsubishi Rosa
MCV
MCV
Source: • ECHOLINE E10 / 20 (also known as Ecoline-DAFC and FOTON in the People's Republic of China) • ECHOLINE E30 (also known as Ecoline-DAFC and FOTON in the People's Republic of China) • ECHOLINE E40 (also known as Ecoline-DAFC and FOTON in the People's Republic of China) • MCV eVolution-MAN C100 / C110 / C120 (from 2004) • MCV eVolution-DENNIS C101 / C111 / C121 (from 2004) • MCV eVolution C123RLE (for Volvo B7RLE) • MCV eVolution C124RLE (for Mercedes-Benz OC500LE) • MCV Evora • MCV EvoSeti • MCV Alfa • MCV Ego (since 2006; Great Britain) • MCV Stirling • MCV DD103 (for Volvo B9TL) • Mercedes-Benz MCV 200 Safari (since 2010, based on the Mercedes-Benz Atego) • Mercedes-Benz MCV 240E (since 2008) • Mercedes-Benz MCV 260C / R / S (since 2000) • Mercedes-Benz MCV 260T • Mercedes-Benz MCV 400 E / H / R / T • Mercedes-Benz MCV 500 (since 1996) • Mercedes-Benz MCV 600 (since 1996) • Mercedes-Benz MCV C120 / C120 LE • Mercedes-Benz Tourismo • Mercedes-Benz Travego
Tires
Tires
GB is the official distributor for 4 tire brands:
Spare parts
Spare parts
GB also has several outlets for spare parts:
Model overview (Iraqi market)
Model overview (Iraqi market)
GB Corp operates in Iraq under the names GK Auto, and GQ Auto for Bajaj vehicles. GB is an official dealer for MG and Bajaj in Iraq.
MG Motor
MG Motor
Source: • MG One • MG 3 • MG 5 • MG 7 • MG GT • MG RX5 • MG RX8 • MG RX8 Black Edition • MG HS • MG ZST • MG Whale • MG T60
Bajaj Auto
Bajaj Auto
• Bajaj Dominar D400
Model overview (Jordan)
Model overview (Jordan)
GB is the sole distributor of MG Motor and Rising Auto in Jordan, under the name of GKS Auto.
MG Motor
MG Motor
Source: • MG One • MG 3 • MG 5 • MG 7 • MG GT • MG RX5 • MG RX8 • MG RX8 Black Edition • MG HS • MG ZST • MG ZS EV • MG Whale • MG T60 • MG 4 Electric • MG RX9
Rising Auto
Rising Auto
Source: • Rising Auto R7 • Rising Auto F7
Model overview (Kenya)
Model overview (Kenya)
GB is the sole distributor in Kenya for the following brands:
Stock information and Board of Directors
Stock information and Board of Directors
GB Corp is listed on the Egyptian Exchange as GBCO.
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Board of Directors
Board of Directors
The current Board of Directors expires in March 2025. Division of the Board of Directors as of Q1 2024 • Name — Title • Mr. Mohamed Naguib — Non-Executive Chairman • Mr. Mounir Fakhry Abdelnour — Independent Board Member • Mr. Nader Ghabbour — Chief Executive Officer • Mr. Mansour Kabbani — Non-Executive Director • Mr. Abbas El Sayed — Executive Director • Ms. Lobna El Dessouky — Independent Board Member • Ms. Marwa El Ayouti — Independent Board Member
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GB Corp is associated with Egypt.
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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 16 August 2026.
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