EKH was established in 1997 by a consortium of prominent Kuwaiti and Egyptian businessmen including the former Chairman, late Mr. Nasser Al-Kharafi.
EKH has become one of the fastest growing direct investment companies in the Middle East and Africa. EKH’s portfolio of investments consists of more than 20 companies operating across 5 main sectors:
• Fertilizers and Petrochemicals
• Upstream Gas
• Gas Distribution
• Power Generation
• Insurance
EKH's ability to drive revenue growth and margin expansion over the past decades is a testament to the resilience of EKH’s strategy and the dedication of its employees.

EKH’s portfolio companies currently employ more than 5,000 people.
EKH is listed on both the Egyptian Stock Exchange and Kuwaiti Stock Exchange.