Salam International

Name

Salam International

Legal name

Salam International Investment Limited (SIIL)

Website

https://siis.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Salam International Investment Limited (SIIL) is a Qatari public shareholding company (QSE: SIIS) operating a diversified portfolio of wholly-owned subsidiaries in interior works, power and energy, technology, retail and distribution, real estate, and corporate investments across eight Arab countries including Qatar, UAE, and Oman.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Contracting and Trading: General contracting and trading operations constitute one of the main business activities, including construction, trading, and commercial operations across the GCC.
2. Retail and Distribution: Retail and distribution through owned stores and franchises including Salam Studios and Stores, and international brand agencies.
3. Real Estate: Real estate development and property management across Qatar, UAE, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain, generating rental income and capital appreciation.
4. Investment Returns: Dividends and capital gains from strategic equity investments in regional companies and portfolio investments in equity markets.
5. Oil and Gas Services: Salam Petroleum Services provides petroleum-related services in the Qatari market.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Salam International Investment Limited (SIIL) is a Qatari public shareholding company that operates as a diversified investment and operating holding group. Through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, joint ventures, and brand agencies, SIIL delivers interior fit-out contracting, power and energy services, technology solutions, retail and distribution (including Hugo Boss, Canon, and Tavola), real estate development (via 70.78%-owned Salam Bounian), and petroleum services across Qatar, the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine. It also manages a direct portfolio of strategic equity stakes in regional companies alongside an indirect, broad-based equity portfolio in local, regional, and international markets.

Product overview

Salam International Investment Limited (SIIL) is a Qatari public shareholding company (listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange under symbol SIIS, listed since 1999) that functions as a diversified investment holding and operating group. The company has evolved from a family photography studio into a broad-based conglomerate managing multiple business segments: Interior Works (via Salam Industries and Alonasa), Power and Energy, Technology (via Salam Technology), Retail and Distribution (via Salam Stores, Studio and Salam Shops, and branded partnerships including HUGO BOSS, Canon, and Tavola), Real Estate (via Salam Bounian, Workaholics, Salam Globex, and Salam Tower), and Corporate Investment Strategy. The company also holds joint ventures including Salam SICE (engineering contracting) and Salam Jobson (marine services), and maintains a direct investment portfolio of strategic equity stakes in regional companies alongside an indirect portfolio of publicly traded equities across local, regional, and international markets. The portfolio spans Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Interior Works Interior fit-out, design, and contracting services delivered to government and corporate clients in Qatar and the UAE through wholly-owned subsidiaries Salam Industries Qatar and Alonasa UAE.
• Power and Energy Power, electrical, and specialized engineering services for industrial and energy-sector clients in Qatar, delivered through subsidiaries such as Al-Tayar for Industry & Engineering, Gulf Steel & Engineering, and Qatar German Electrical Panels Manufacturing.
• Technology Services Technology solutions and services delivered through wholly-owned subsidiary Salam Technology in Qatar, serving industrial and enterprise clients.
• Retail and Distribution Retail fashion and lifestyle distribution through Salam Studios and Stores outlets in Qatar, UAE, and Oman, including branded distribution partnerships for Hugo Boss, Canon Office Imaging Solutions, and Tavola, serving consumers and commercial buyers in the GCC.
• Real Estate Development Real estate development and property management across Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Lebanon, operated through majority-owned Salam Bounian for Development (70.78% SIIL stake) and related subsidiaries including Workaholics, Salam Globex, and Salam Tower, generating rental income and capital appreciation.
• Corporate Investment Strategy Investment management combining a direct portfolio of strategic equity stakes in regional companies with an indirect portfolio of broad-based equity shares across local, regional, and international markets, generating dividends and capital appreciation for shareholders.
• Salam SICE Contracting (Joint Venture) Joint venture enterprise delivering integrated contracting and engineering solutions in Qatar's construction sector.
• Salam Jobson for Trading & Marine Services (Joint Venture) Joint venture with Jobson Italia providing trading and marine services operations in Qatar, combining SIIL's regional market knowledge with Jobson Italia's international marine services capabilities.
• Salam Petroleum Services Wholly-owned subsidiary providing petroleum-related services to clients in the Qatari market, operating within SIIL's diversified service portfolio.
• Hugo Boss Distribution (Authorized Agency) Authorized distribution of HUGO BOSS premium fashion and luxury apparel products in Qatar through Salam Studios and Stores outlets, serving retail consumers.
• Canon Office Imaging Solutions Distribution Authorized distribution of Canon Office Imaging Solutions — office imaging and printing equipment — to commercial clients in Qatar through SIIL's distribution network.
• Tavola Retail Brand Tavola retail brand distributed through Salam International's retail network, serving food and lifestyle retail customers in Qatar.

Quantifiable outcome

• Salam International (SIIS) was the best performer on the Qatar Stock Exchange for the week ending March 6, 2026, gaining +6.4%

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Salam Bounian for DevelopmentcoreOthers · 14 April 2026Salam International holds a 70.78% ownership stake in Salam Bounian for Development, a publicly listed real estate development company. In April 2026, Salam International launched a voluntary share purchase offer for additional shares of Salam Bounian, signaling increased strategic focus on its real estate development subsidiary.
• SALAM SICEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSalam SICE is a joint venture operating in Qatar's contracting and construction sector. Part of Salam International's diversified portfolio of joint venture companies serving the construction and industrial markets.
• HUGO BOSScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSalam International operates as the authorized agent/distributor for Hugo Boss in Qatar, selling premium fashion products through Salam Studios and Stores outlets.
• CANON Office Imaging SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSalam International serves as the authorized Canon Office Imaging Solutions distributor in Qatar, providing office imaging and printing equipment to commercial clients.
• TAVOLAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTavola is a retail brand partnership operating in Qatar's food and lifestyle retail segment, distributed through Salam International's retail network.
• SALAM JOBSON for Trading & Marine ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA joint venture with Jobson Italia operating in trading and marine services in Qatar. Combines Salam International's regional market knowledge with Jobson's international marine services expertise.
• Qatar Stock ExchangecoreOthersSalam International (ticker: SIIS) is listed and actively traded on the Qatar Stock Exchange, with regular disclosures, financial reporting, and shareholder communications through the exchange.
• Salam International Subsidiaries (Fully Owned)coreOthersSalam International owns 100% of: Salam Industries Qatar, Qatar Gardens, Salam Technology Qatar, Al Tawlea for Industry and Engineering Qatar, Alunasa UAE, Al Dawliya for Trading and Contracting Qatar, Salam Petroleum Services Qatar, Salam Projects UAE, Atelier 21 UAE, Salam Projects Qatar, Modern Decoration UAE, Salam Studios and Stores Qatar/UAE/Oman, Al Khaleej for Iron and Engineering Qatar, Salam Globex Qatar, and Qatar Germany for Electrical Panels Manufacturing Qatar.
• KPMG (External Auditor)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKPMG provides independent assurance services on Salam International's corporate governance reports, including the 2025 and 2024 Corporate Governance Assurance Reports.
• Hamed Medical Corporation (مؤسسة حمد الطبية)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSalam International has partnered with Hamed Medical Corporation on multiple blood donation campaigns held at Salam's retail locations in The Gate Mall, supporting Qatar's healthcare blood supply needs.
• Katara Cultural VillageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSalam International has sponsored and supported cultural events at Katara Cultural Village, including the Palestinian Heritage Festival and other community cultural programs.
• Qatar National Sports Day (اليوم الرياضي للدولة)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual participation in Qatar's National Sports Day, organizing sporting activities for Salam International employees across cricket, badminton, table tennis, and basketball.
• Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani / Al Shaqab (بطولة هذاب للفروسية)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSalam International has been a principal sponsor of the 'Hithab' Equestrian Championship organized by Al Shaqab and the Qatar Equestrian Federation, supporting Qatar's equestrian sports tradition.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Al Faisal Holding: Qatar-based diversified family-controlled holding company with operations across multiple sectors; structurally and geographically the closest analogue to Salam International's diversified holding model
• Investment Holding Group: Qatari publicly listed holding company that invests in diversified industrial, real estate, and services businesses; comparable in both holding structure and Qatar Stock Exchange listing
• Barwa Real Estate: Major Qatari real estate developer and publicly listed on QSE; Salam Bounian is a comparable real estate subsidiary, and Barwa illustrates the regional real estate competitive dynamics SIIL faces
• Al Sraiya Holding Group: Qatari diversified group operating in contracting, trading, and real estate with similar regional expansion patterns to Salam International's portfolio
• Ezdan Holding Group: Qatar-based publicly listed holding with significant real estate and diversified investments; closely comparable to SIIL's mix of property development and broader portfolio holdings
• United Development Company (UDC): Qatari publicly traded company focused on real estate development and mixed-use projects including The Pearl-Qatar; directly comparable to Salam Bounian's development activities

Regional players

• Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development: Saudi-listed publicly traded real estate developer; comparable as a regional GCC real estate competitor and listed property developer expanding across Gulf markets
• Al Dar Properties: UAE-based publicly listed diversified real estate developer and asset manager; comparable as a regional GCC publicly listed real estate and mixed-use developer with adjacent investment activities
• Gulf International Services (GIS): Qatar-listed diversified services group with oil and gas services, industrial, and marine operations; comparable to Salam Petroleum Services and Salam Jobson marine joint venture

Broad incumbents

• Al Meera Consumer Goods: Qatari publicly listed retailer; not directly a holding, but illustrates the publicly listed GCC retail dynamics in which Salam Studios and Stores competes

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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