Ekuity Holding - Investments management

Investments Management

The Investment Management division is responsible for managing the direct investments portfolios of Ekuity Holding and Kuwait Investment Authority with the aim of:

Creating value in portfolio investments through

Assisting in establishing and applying best practices of corporate governance.
Assisting in creating and developing business plans and strategies.
Assisting in arranging financing required for delivering the business plans.
Opening and tapping new markets.
Creating synergies among portfolio companies.
Accelerating growth through new acquisitions to achieve horizontal and vertical integration.
Assisting in the development of management teams.
Participating in strategic decision-making.

Close monitoring and follow up of portfolio investments through

Meetings of boards of directors, board committees, general assemblies.
Periodical company visits.
Periodical information requests.
Periodical reporting through pre- and post- meeting reports, and performance analysis reports.
Providing management teams with continuous feedback and advice.
Maintaining continuous communication with management teams.
Management appraisal.

Arab African International Bank S.A.E.

Established in 1964 as a joint venture between the Egyptian and Kuwaiti governments, AAIB is one of the leading banks in Egypt. The bank is a full-fledged financial institution offering a wide array of corporate, investment, and retail banking services.

Arab Petroleum Pipelines Company - SUMED S.A.E.

Established in 1974 as a joint venture between Egypt, Kuwait, KSA, UAE, and Qatar. SUMED is a midstream oil and gas company which transports and stores crude oil and hydrocarbon products from its terminal in Ain El Sukhna along the coast of the Red Sea to its other terminal in Sidi Krir along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. SUMED is the primary choice for transporting crude oil and other petroleum products from the Arabian Gulf to Europe.

Arab International Company for Hotels and Tourism S.A.E

Established in 1975, the company owns and operates 2,300 rooms spread across Egypt from city centre Cairo to the Suez Canal and the coasts of the Red Sea. One of the holdings of the company is the famous Ramses Hilton in downtown Cairo.

Kuwaiti Egyptian Investment Company S.A.E.

Established in 1974 as a joint venture between the Egyptian and Kuwaiti governments, KEIC is an investment holding company with investments across multiple sectors including construction materials, services, and hospitality.

Egyptian Kuwait Real Estate Development Company S.A.E.

Established in 1978 as a joint venture between the Egyptian and Kuwaiti governments. The company is a long time player in the real estate sector in Egypt with a total developed gross land area of 380,000 m2. The company developed different types of real estate projects including residential, commercial, and retail.

International Tourism and Investment Group S.A.E.

Established in 1993, the company owns Safir Cairo 5-stars hotel, comprising 284 rooms and suites.

Zamalek Tourism and Investment Company S.A.E.

Established in 1993, the company owns Hilton Zamalek Residences 4-stars hotel, comprising 164 serviced apartments and villas.