What ISSA Holding does

ISSA Holding is a Lebanon-based regional holding company formally established in 2007 in Beirut, although its operating history dates back to 1984 when its first subsidiary, ICC Group, was founded. The company partially owns and manages more than 25 subsidiaries operating across nine countries in the Middle East and Africa region, including Lebanon, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Algeria, and Nigeria. The portfolio is organized around three main groups: ICC Group (ICT solutions), SETRA Group (system integration and manufacturing), and ICAS Group (building automation and low current systems). With 2,400+ employees including 300 engineers, ISSA Holding serves 200+ corporate clients across banking, telecommunications, hospitality, public sector, higher education, healthcare, and construction industries.

The company operates across five core business lines: (1) ICT Solutions, including data center services, networking, IT infrastructure, cloud computing, cybersecurity, software solutions, fintech (core banking, digital onboarding), and managed services; (2) Electromechanical Contracting, covering data center site preparation, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building management systems, UPS systems, and precision cooling; (3) Low Current System Integration, offering structured cabling, fire detection and suppression, security and intrusion systems, AV/conference systems, and building automation; (4) Manufacturing, producing low and medium voltage panel boards, switch gears, cable trays, air conditioning ducts, and control panels; and (5) Trading, supplying cables (BELDEN), batteries (LEOCH), racks (DKC), and other low current system equipment. Key technology partnerships include Schneider Electric (Premier Plus partner via SAMCO), GE (data center products via MATCO), Airedale International (cooling), BELDEN, LEOCH, and DKC. Multiple subsidiaries hold ISO 9001:2015 certification.

ISSA Holding's revenue model is driven primarily by project-based B2B professional services and hardware sales, with revenue generated through direct sales to enterprise and government clients across its 25+ subsidiaries.

Name

ISSA Holding

Legal name

Issa Holding

Website

https://issaholding.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise ICT and Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Offices of Other Holding Companies (551112), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Open-End Investment Funds (525910)

SIC

Non-Operating Establishments (9995)

akta.pro primary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)

Keywords

• Enterprise ICT solutions
• Data center infrastructure
• Electromechanical contracting
• Low current systems integration
• Electrical panel manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Beirut

HQ country

Lebanon

HQ region

Middle East

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ICT Solutions & Services: Through subsidiaries (ICC Group, CCI, CNS, RAMCO, ACSC, etc.), ISSA Holding provides ICT services including data center solutions, networking, IT infrastructure, software solutions, and IT support across Banking, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Public Sector, Higher Education, and Healthcare sectors.
2. Electromechanical Contracting: Subsidiaries provide electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, data center site preparation, building management systems, standby power, and precision HVAC services.
3. Manufacturing & Trading: Manufacturing Low Voltage Panel Boards, Medium Voltage Switch Gears, Cable Trays, Air Conditioning Ducts, and trading of cables, batteries, racks, and cabinets through subsidiaries.
4. Investment Portfolio: Investment portfolio including third-party managed funds, real estate funds, fixed income investments, stocks & equities, and bond markets.
5. Investments: Responsible and Impact investments across Middle East, Asia, North Africa, Europe and North America including Real Estate, Real Estate Funds, Third-Party Managed Investment Funds, Stocks & Equities, and Bond Markets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ISSA Holding is a regional holding company that partially owns and manages more than 25 subsidiaries operating across 9 countries in the Middle East and Africa. Through these subsidiaries it delivers five integrated business lines: ICT Solutions (data centers, networking, cloud, cybersecurity, enterprise software, fintech); Electromechanical Contracting (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, UPS, building management); Low Current System Integration (security, intrusion, AV, intercom, structured cabling); Manufacturing of electrical panels, switch gears, cable trays, ducts, and control panels; and Trading of cables, batteries, racks, and ICT equipment. The group also maintains a diversified investment portfolio in real estate funds, fixed income, and equities.

Product overview

ISSA Holding is a regional holding firm that partially owns and manages more than 25 subsidiaries operating across 9 countries in the Middle East & Africa. Founded in 2007, with its first subsidiary established in 1984, the company operates as a diversified technology and services conglomerate. The portfolio is organized around five core business lines: (1) ICT Solutions providing enterprise software, networking, cloud infrastructure, and managed services; (2) Electromechanical Contracting covering data center infrastructure, HVAC, and building management; (3) Low Current System Integration offering security, AV, and automation systems; (4) Manufacturing producing electrical panels, switch gears, cable trays, and HVAC ducts; and (5) Trading in cables, batteries, and telecommunications equipment. The operating subsidiaries are organized under three main groups: ICC Group (ICT solutions including ICC, CCI, BICC, Oplee, CNS, ISS, DCS, TAQNIYAT, ACSC, RAMCO, ICC-DMCC, ATS, ICAS, and Bahr Al Amwaj), SETRA Group (system integration and manufacturing including SETRA, TASSC, SETRA TRADE, SIG, SAMCO, Al Amal, METACOOL, SAIC, SETRAA, Al Raeda, and Issa Telecom), and ICAS Group (building automation and low current systems including MICAS, MATCO, Cable Depot, Al Mazroui ICAS Qatar, CAST Oman, ICAS Kuwait, and E-Trading Algeria).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ICT Solutions Comprehensive IT solutions covering IT business solutions (CRM, ERP, CCM), networking solutions, cloud computing infrastructure, unified communications, enterprise hardware, and managed services for enterprise and government clients across MENA. Delivered through ICC Group and related subsidiaries across banking, telecom, hospitality, public sector, higher education, and healthcare verticals.
• Electromechanical Contracting Electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing contracting services including data center site preparation, structured cabling, fire detection and suppression, UPS systems, building management systems, precision HVAC, standby power, and precision cooling for enterprise facilities and data centers.
• Low Current System Integration End-to-end low current systems including healthcare communication systems, security and intrusion systems, data and telephone systems, TV and digital signage, clock and intercom systems, video walls, AV conference systems, control systems, and automation systems for enterprise, healthcare, hospitality, and government facilities.
• Manufacturing of Electrical Panels and Cable Management Products In-house manufacturing of low voltage panel boards, medium voltage switch gears, cable trays, air conditioning ducts, and control panels (MCC, DDC/BMS, PLC/SCADA, drive panels) through SETRA Industrial Group's four factories spanning 30,000 m² in Riyadh and additional facilities including METACOOL's 18,000 m² ducting plant and SAMCO's electrical panel facility.
• Trading of Cables, Batteries, and ICT Equipment Supply and distribution of state-of-the-art low current systems cables, top-quality cables, batteries, racks, and cabinets across MENA. Includes authorized distribution of BELDEN low voltage cables (broadcast, coaxial, data, control, command, instrumentation, optical fiber) and LEOCH batteries, DKC racks, via Cable Depot FZCO (Jebel Ali free zone), E-Trading Algeria, Al Raeda Bahrain, and SETRA Trade.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ corporate clients served across MENA region
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tier-1 Technology SupplierscoreTechnology or IntegrationISSA Holding maintains strong relationships with tier-1 technology suppliers to ensure delivery of cutting-edge products and solutions across its subsidiaries in ICT, data center, and electromechanical sectors.
• GE (General Electric)coreTechnology or IntegrationMATCO – UAE, part of Al Mazroui Group of Companies, is a strategic business partner for GE, providing the entire data center range of products including Precision Air Conditioners, UPS, Battery Systems, and other equipment.
• Airedale InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationMATCO – UAE serves as a strategic business partner for Airedale International, distributing their data center cooling products across the UAE and GCC markets.
• BELDENcoreTechnology or IntegrationE-Trading in Algeria and Al Raeda Communication & Network in Bahrain are suppliers of BELDEN product lines, specializing in low voltage cables including broadcast, coaxial, data, control, command, instrumentation, and optical fiber cables.
• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationSAMCO (SETRAA AL AMAL) is a Premier Plus partner of Schneider Electric (previously Platinum partner), manufacturing Low and Medium Voltage Electrical Panel Boards and Control Panels.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Direct peers

• Midis Group: Midis Group is a large MENA/EMEA ICT distribution and services holding with a similar multi-country subsidiary structure, comparable customer base of enterprises and governments, and overlapping product mix of networking, infrastructure, and software solutions.
• Giza Systems: Giza Systems is a leading Egyptian/MENA ICT system integrator delivering networking, data center, cybersecurity, and smart-building solutions to enterprises and governments — directly comparable to ICC Group subsidiaries like CNS, BICC, and DCS.
• MDS SI (MDS for Systems Integration): MDS SI is a regional ICT system integrator headquartered in Lebanon/MENA, delivering enterprise IT infrastructure, networking, and software solutions — overlapping strongly with ISSA's ICC Group portfolio and competing for similar banking, telecom, and government contracts.
• Intec Group (MENA IT Services): Intec Group is a MENA-focused IT services and solutions provider delivering enterprise infrastructure, cloud, and managed services — directly overlapping with ISSA's CCI, Oplee, and BICC subsidiaries in markets like UAE, Saudi, and Qatar.

Broad incumbents

• Redington Group: Redington is a global IT distribution and services group with significant MENA presence, distributing enterprise hardware, networking, and software — comparable trading/distribution activities to ISSA's Cable Depot, E-Trading, and Al Raeda subsidiaries.
• Almutlaq Group: Almutlaq Group is a large Saudi diversified industrial/holding group with electrical manufacturing, building services, and trading activities — comparable to ISSA's SETRA Group manufacturing cluster and Saudi operational footprint.
• Saudi Industrial Services Company (SISCO): SISCO is a publicly listed Saudi holding company managing diversified industrial and services subsidiaries — a comparable multi-subsidiary regional holding structure serving infrastructure-related end markets like ISSA's SETRA cluster.
• Schneider Electric (MENA operations): Schneider Electric is a global leader in electrical panels, building automation, and data center infrastructure — a key ISSA partner (via SAMCO) but also a direct competitor in the broader LV/MV panel, BMS, and data center solutions market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries32 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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