International Development Company

What International Development Company does

International Development Company LLC (IDC), founded in 1978 and headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is a privately held industrial supplier and business developer operating primarily in the Oil & Gas sector with adjacent exposure to Power & Water, Petrochemical, Telecommunications, and Construction industries. The company functions as the UAE principal and after-sales support channel for over 100 international manufacturers, supplying equipment, machinery, field services, and spare parts to the largest enterprise clients in the country, and participates in project development from pre-FEED through EPC stages.

IDC's business is organized across seven specialized divisions — IDC Tech (digital transformation), IDC Energy Transition (hydrogen and CCUS), IDC Serve (engineering and asset integrity), IDC Chem (oilfield chemicals), IDC Drill (drilling services), IDC AVELV (audio-visual, security, IT, and ELV systems integration), and IDCMI (aluminum composite panel manufacturing) — alongside a portfolio of wholly owned group companies covering equipment distribution in Dubai and Iraq (AIE, IDCOE), manpower supply (IDCMPS, Al Nahiya), specialty chemicals (PAC Technologies), and real estate (Guardian Towers, Guardian Real Estate). The company's go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales, with quote-based B2B pricing and a relationship-led commercial model anchored on 45 years of local market presence and In-Country Value (ICV) certification. Revenue streams span equipment distribution, industrial manufacturing, project development, onshore/offshore Oil & Gas services, consulting, and specialty chemicals manufacturing, all directed at mission-critical procurement and operations support for UAE-based energy and infrastructure operators.

Name

International Development Company

Legal name

International Development Company LLC

Website

https://idcuae.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

International Development Company LLC is a privately held Abu Dhabi-based industrial supplier and business developer serving UAE Oil & Gas, Power & Water, Petrochemical, Telecom, and Construction clients as the local principal for over 100 international manufacturers, with additional divisions in engineering services, oilfield chemicals, hydrogen/CCUS, and systems integration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oil & Gas Equipment Supply and Industrial Services

NAICS

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Engineering Services (541330), Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)

Keywords

• Oil and gas equipment supply
• Oilfield chemical manufacturing
• Offshore oil and gas services
• Energy transition consulting
• Engineering and project development

Headquarters

HQ city

Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Supply: IDC represents over 100 international manufacturers and suppliers, supplying equipment and providing after-sales support on all products to clients throughout the UAE.
2. Industrial Manufacturing: IDC has established manufacturing plants to serve Oil & Gas, Power and Construction sectors, providing high-quality products in parallel to investing back into the UAE.
3. Onshore and Offshore Oil & Gas Services: Services covering terminals, onshore pipelines, jetties, offshore pipelines and offshore facilities across a wide range of end-products from crude oil and natural gas to refined products.
4. Project Development: Supporting large emerging projects by participating in early stages of project inception (pre-FEED, FEED, EPC).
5. Consulting and Specialized Services: Services requiring deep expertise such as Exploration and Production Studies.
6. Chemical and Industrial Manufacturing: IDC Chem division develops and produces specialty oilfield chemical products and works with clients to develop products for their specific needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

International Development Company LLC (IDC) is a UAE-based supplier and business developer that represents over 100 international manufacturers, supplying equipment, machinery, field services and spare parts to enterprise clients in the Oil & Gas, Power & Water, Petrochemical, Telecommunications, and Construction sectors. The company operates industrial manufacturing plants, runs specialized divisions for digital transformation, energy transition (hydrogen/CCUS), engineering services, oilfield chemicals, drilling, and ELV systems integration, and provides consulting, project development (pre-FEED, FEED, EPC), and after-sales support.

Product overview

International Development Company LLC (IDC) operates as a diversified supplier and business developer in the Oil & Gas industry, serving the Power & Water, Petrochemical, Telecommunications, and Construction sectors across the UAE and wider region. Established in 1978, the company offers a portfolio of specialized divisions including IDC Tech (digital transformation), IDC Energy Transition (hydrogen technologies), IDC Serve (engineering services), IDC Chem (oilfield chemicals), IDC Drill (drilling), IDC AVELV (ELV systems integration), and IDCMI (aluminum composite panels). IDC also provides industrial manufacturing, onshore/offshore oil & gas services, project development, consulting, and equipment supply with after-sales support. The Group comprises affiliated companies including IDCOE (oil equipment in Iraq), IDCMPS (manpower supply), AIE (industrial equipment in Dubai), PAC Technologies (chemical factory), Al Nahiya (manpower and training), and Guardian Real Estate (property development). The company represents over 100 international manufacturers and suppliers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Equipment Supply & After-Sales Support
• Onshore and Offshore Oil & Gas Services
• Project Development
• Consulting and Specialized Services
• Industrial Manufacturing
• IDC Tech
• IDC Energy Transition
• IDC Serve
• IDC Chem
• IDC Drill
• IDC AVELV
• IDCMI (IDC Metal Industries)
• AIE (Arab Industrial Equipment)
• PAC Technologies
• Al Nahiya
• IDCMPS (IDC Manpower Supply)
• IDCOE (International Development Company for Oil Equipment)
• Guardian Real Estate
• Guardian Towers Real Estate

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Over 100 International Manufacturers and SupplierscoreOthersIDC represents over 100 international manufacturers and suppliers, providing their equipment and after-sales support to clients throughout the UAE. This extensive network of principal companies forms the core of IDC's business model.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC): UAE-based EPC and fabrication company serving the oil & gas industry across offshore and onshore facilities. Directly comparable to IDC's project development and offshore oil & gas services, with overlapping UAE national champion positioning and similar ADNOC-aligned customer base.
• ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S): UAE-based integrated energy logistics and services provider supporting offshore and onshore oil & gas operations. Overlaps with IDC's offshore oil & gas services and equipment supply functions within the ADNOC ecosystem.

Regional players

• Galfar Engineering & Contracting: Omani EPC contractor serving oil & gas, infrastructure, and industrial clients across the Middle East. Comparable to IDC in offering multi-disciplinary engineering, construction, and supply services to upstream and infrastructure operators in the region.
• AlMabani General Contractors: Saudi-based EPC contractor with deep oil & gas and infrastructure capabilities across the GCC. Comparable to IDC's project development (pre-FEED, FEED, EPC) and equipment supply functions, serving national oil companies in the Middle East.
• Sapura Energy: Malaysia-based integrated oil & gas services company offering drilling, engineering, and energy services. Comparable to IDC's IDC Drill division and upstream services portfolio across global markets.

Broad incumbents

• Petrofac: Global EPC and oil & gas services company headquartered in the UK with major Middle East operations. Comparable to IDC's project development, engineering services (IDC Serve), and onshore/offshore oil & gas services offerings.
• Worley: Global engineering and energy project services firm with a substantial Middle East presence. Overlaps with IDC's IDC Serve engineering services, consulting, and project development across the energy transition and upstream value chain.
• McDermott International: Global provider of engineering and construction solutions for offshore oil & gas and energy projects. Comparable to IDC's offshore oil & gas services and project development offerings, with strong Middle East exposure.
• Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC): Large Middle East-headquartered EPC contractor serving oil & gas, infrastructure, and industrial clients. Comparable to IDC's EPC project development and multi-sector service portfolio across the UAE and wider region.
• Technicas Reunidas: Spain-based international EPC contractor for the oil & gas, refining, and energy transition sectors. Comparable to IDC's project development and engineering services capabilities, particularly around energy transition projects.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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