Our History

History of KIA Investments in Egypt

The first sovereign fund in history

The Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) is the oldest sovereign wealth fund in worldwide. KIA traces its roots to the Kuwait Investment Board, which was established in 1953, eight years before Kuwait independence in 1961.

1964

Arab African International Bank S.A.E

ownership 49.36%

1974

Arab Petroleum Pipelines Company - SUMED S.A.E
Contribution Ratio: 14.2%

1975

Arab International Company for Hotels and Tourism S.A.E
Contribution Ratio: 11.82%

1975

Kuwaiti Egyptian Investment Company S.A.E
Contribution Ratio: 50%

1978

Egyptian Kuwait Real Estate Development Company S.A.E
Contribution ratio: 50%

Foundation of KIA

In 1982, KIA was created by Law No. 47 as an autonomous governmental body responsible for the management of the assets of the country.

1993

International Tourism and Investment Group S.A.E
Contribution Ratio: 99. 8%

1993

Zamalek Tourism and Investment Company S.A.E
Contribution Ratio: 99.96%

1995

Dar Al Fouad Hospital
Contribution Ratio: 4.59%

Foundation of Ekuity

A subsidiary of KIA, Established to expand its investments in Egypt in addition to maximize synergy between investments.  

2011

Ekuity Holding for Investments
Contribution Ratio: 99.98%

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