International Business & Investment Services

What International Business & Investment Services does

International Business & Investment Services (IBIS) is a privately held, female-owned business consulting firm founded in 2016 and headquartered in Maadi, Cairo. The company operates as a multi-disciplinary consulting practice targeting organizations across Egypt, the broader MENA region, and GCC countries, with execution having extended into Uganda and Oman. Its stated geographic claim is 'Worldwide,' though operations and headcount (11-50 employees) remain concentrated in Egypt.

IBIS delivers four service lines on a project-based, professional services model: Business Development Consulting (marketing, PR & media relations, start-ups support, healthcare, education, and NGO advisory); Investment Consulting (market studies and feasibility studies); Event Management (conferences, exhibitions, trade missions, sports events, trainings and workshops for B2B/B2G/B2C audiences); and Photography & Multimedia. Revenue is generated through direct engagement with clients; pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the firm offers a free initial consultation. Go-to-market is sales-led, relying on direct outreach, referrals, and a demonstrated portfolio of high-profile events as social proof.

The firm is founder-controlled with no external investors, parent company, or subsidiaries. Leadership comprises CEO & Managing Partner Nancy Abdelhadi, a former GECF Communications Officer who organized the 3rd GECF Gas Summit involving leaders from 14+ countries, and Chairman Sultan Al Ismaily, who concurrently serves as Community Relations and Social Investment Manager at Petroleum Development Oman. Notable past projects include the Egypt Ice Hockey Experience 2021 (the first international ice hockey event in Egypt), the UN International Day of Older Persons 2020 celebration at Galala International City, and the First Omani-Egyptian Business Forum in 2017. The company has no proprietary technology, no API, and operates without disclosed revenue, funding, or institutional ownership.

Name

International Business & Investment Services

Legal name

IBIS

Website

https://ibisme.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

International Business & Investment Services (IBIS) is a female-owned, Cairo-based consulting firm offering business development, investment, event management, and multimedia services to government entities, investors, and growing businesses across Egypt, MENA, and GCC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Consulting Services

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Management Consulting Services (54161), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs) (BPAHAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) & Trade Finance Institutions (BPADACAF)

Keywords

• Business development consulting
• Investment consulting
• Event management services
• Market feasibility studies
• Corporate event planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Business Development Consulting: Professional consulting services delivered to businesses seeking growth and market expansion across Egypt, MENA, and GCC regions.
2. Investment Consulting: Market studies and feasibility studies for investment decisions, including market analysis services.
3. Event Management Services: Organizing conferences, exhibitions, trade missions, sports events, trainings and workshops for B2B, B2G, and B2C contexts.
4. Photography & Multimedia Services: Professional photography, AV and media services for events and business purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

International Business & Investment Services (IBIS) is a multi-disciplinary business development consulting firm that delivers four core service lines: business development consulting (marketing, PR & media relations, start-up support, healthcare and educational consulting), investment consulting (market studies and feasibility studies), event management (conferences, exhibitions, trade missions, sports events, trainings and workshops), and photography & multimedia services for visual content and AV needs.

Product overview

IBIS is a full-fledged, multi-disciplinary business development consulting firm operating in Egypt, the MENA, and GCC Regions. The company offers four core service lines: Business Development Consulting (covering Marketing, PR & Media Relations, Start-ups Support, Healthcare Management, Educational Consulting, and NGO Consulting), Investment Consulting (Market Studies and Feasibility Studies), Event Management (Conferences, Exhibitions, Trade Missions, Sports Events, Trainings & Workshops), and Photography & Multimedia services. The company also provides website development and continuous customer support. As a consulting firm rather than a software platform, IBIS delivers human-led professional services without a technology product architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Development Consulting

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Division of Sports TourismcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnered with the Division of Sports Tourism to organize the Egypt Ice Hockey Experience 2021, the first major international Ice Hockey Sports Event in Egypt's history. This partnership was under the patronage of the Ministry of Youth & Sports.
• Egyptian Tourism AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnered with the Egyptian Tourism Authority for the Egypt Ice Hockey Experience 2021, helping to promote sports tourism potential in Egypt.
• Egyptian National Olympic Committee (ENOC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Co-organized the Egypt Ice Hockey Experience 2021 with ENOC, marking the first international ice hockey event in Egypt.
• Canada's Friendship LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Co-organized the Egypt Ice Hockey Experience 2021 with Canada's Friendship League, facilitating participation of over 50 ice hockey enthusiasts from US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Finland.
• Egypt Ice Hockey & Egypt Winter SportscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnered with Egypt Ice Hockey & Egypt Winter Sports to organize the first international ice hockey event in Egypt's history.
• Rotary District 2451minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnered with Rotary District 2451 as one of the leading public, private, and non-profit institutions ensuring the success of the Egypt Ice Hockey Experience 2021.
• Egyptian Red CrescentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnered with Egyptian Red Crescent for the Egypt Ice Hockey Experience 2021 event.
• Ministry of Youth & Sports (Egypt)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Under the patronage of Ministry of Youth & Sports, IBIS organized the UN International Day of Older Persons celebration at Galala International City.
• Egyptian Association for Care of ElderlycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Hosted the UN 'International Day of Older Persons' Celebration. The Chairman of the Association was Dr. Ahmed El Dersh, Former Minister of Planning and International Cooperation.
• IthraacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017IBIS was the proud event organizer for the First Omani-Egyptian Business Forum & B2B Event held at the Nile Ritz Carlton Hotel in Cairo, helping delegates connect with their local counterparts.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Accenture: Global professional services firm with a major Middle East consulting practice covering strategy, technology, and operations for government and enterprise. Comparable to IBIS on the business development and transformation advisory side, though technology-focused.
• Boston Consulting Group (BCG): Global strategy consulting with active offices in Egypt and the GCC, serving government and large corporate clients on growth strategy and market entry. Overlaps directly with IBIS's business development and investment consulting offerings at the upper end of the market.
• Kearney: Global management consulting firm with established Middle East offices serving government and large private-sector clients. Overlaps with IBIS on market studies, feasibility work, and event-driven stakeholder engagement across MENA.
• Roland Berger: European-origin strategy consulting firm with deep presence in the Middle East serving governments, family businesses, and corporates. Comparable to IBIS on business development and investment consulting, with similar client archetypes but at materially larger scale.
• GL Events: Global event management and venue services company operating across MENA. Directly comparable to IBIS's event management revenue stream (conferences, exhibitions, trade missions, sports events), although at significantly larger scale and geographic footprint.
• Deloitte: Big Four professional services network with extensive MENA consulting, advisory, and event-related government services. Overlaps with IBIS on feasibility studies, market entry advisory, and government event management across Egypt and the GCC.
• Oliver Wyman: Global management consulting firm with significant financial services and government practices in the Middle East. Comparable to IBIS for investment consulting and feasibility work targeting financial institutions, ministries, and development entities.
• PwC (including Strategy&): Global professional services firm with Strategy& as its strategy consulting arm and strong Middle East government practice. Directly comparable to IBIS for feasibility studies, business development, and corporate advisory mandates in the region.
• Bain & Company: Global management consulting firm with a strong Middle East practice serving governments, family offices, and corporates. Comparable to IBIS in target client type (governments, large enterprises) and advisory scope, though at vastly greater scale and methodological depth.
• McKinsey & Company: Global management consulting firm with a large MENA practice advising governments and corporates on strategy, economic development, and investment decisions. Directly comparable to IBIS's consulting work at much greater scale, and a competitor for the same ministry and sovereign client mandates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IBISME2022
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ibisegypt

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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