Dr. Ahmed Heikal is the visionary Founder and Chairman of Qalaa Holdings, a leading investment firm with a diversified portfolio spanning energy, agrifoods, cement, logistics, and mining. Under his leadership, Qalaa Holdings evolved from a general partnership private equity firm into a leading investment holding company. In 2025, the company achieved revenues of EGP 148.9 billion, representing a 53% year over year increase, primarily driven by ERC’s USD denominated revenue and broad-based growth across the Group’s subsidiaries. On the profitability front, the Group’s EBITDA reached EGP 21.4 billion in FY24, down 6% year on year.
