It looks very lightly that EI will handle EK.
It is also expected that the handling agreement will be unveiled as a codeshare for EK flights which would be great for EI.
Discussions have definitely taken place between EI and EK in regard to the handling contract. An announcement is due by the end of the month. Weather it happens this week or next is the next question.
EI have said recently they want to have code share flights to Middle East/Asia.
All from a few EI ground crew.
This is all true but with EY intrested in EI it may not happon.