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EIIC

EIIC is a recognized global investment firm, delivering superior financial performance and sustainable growth. | Emirates International Investment Company...

EIIC

EIIC is a recognized global investment firm, delivering superior financial performance and sustainable growth. | Emirates International Investment Company (EIIC) is a leading investment company based in the UAE. It has been a major player in the region since the early 1990s, with a diverse portfolio of investments both locally and internationally.

General information

Firm type

Generalist

Year founded

1990

Location

Region

Middle East

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Abu Dhabi

Corporate office

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Principals

Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Major shareholder

Sheikh Hamad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Shareholder

Sheikh Khalid Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Shareholder

Sector focus

Real EstateEnergy Transition & RenewablesAgricultureFinancial ServicesHospitality

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at EIIC?

EIIC is governed by its board of directors and major shareholders, who are members of the Al Nahyan ruling family — most prominently Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The firm does not publicly name an independent CIO or disclose the operational division of investment authority between the board and subsidiary management. Day-to-day decisions at the subsidiary level appear to be delegated to the operating companies' own management teams.

How is EIIC related to National Holding?

EIIC functions as the strategic investment vehicle for National Holding, an Abu Dhabi-based conglomerate. National Holding is the parent entity, and EIIC executes its investment mandate across multiple sectors. The two are effectively a single economic unit, with EIIC serving as the branded investment arm.

Does EIIC participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?

EIIC operates primarily through wholly-owned operating subsidiaries — Petromal, Emirates Food Industries, Bloom Holding, and others — rather than committing to third-party funds. The 2023 acquisition of a 7.6% stake in Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank from Mubadala demonstrates the firm also engages in direct secondary-market block trades.

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