The SEZ Consulting and Business Solutions Institute

What The SEZ Consulting and Business Solutions Institute does

The SEZ Consulting and Business Solutions Institute (SEIZE) is a Saudi Arabian consulting and business solutions institute established in 2010 (1431 AH) and affiliated with Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University. It functions as a multi-disciplinary advisory and services platform serving government, private-sector, and non-profit clients across the Kingdom, with explicit positioning around Saudi Vision 2030 priorities such as institutional excellence, human-capital development, and economic transformation.

The institute operates through four subsidiaries covering distinct service lines: Summit (events and conferences), SADU (business solutions), Dical Academy (training and professional development), and Swarm (emerging technologies). It holds six international certifications, including EFQM Institutional Excellence awarded in 2024, and runs what it labels a "Future Business System" service architecture spanning consulting, training, conferences, and emerging-technology advisory. Technical components are not deeply disclosed — the emerging-tech subsidiary (Swarm) is described at category level rather than via named products, proprietary models, or platform architecture.

Its business model is project- and program-based consulting and advisory services, supplemented by training delivery and event production. Revenue mechanics derive from government and enterprise consulting mandates, training programs, and certification partnerships. Pricing models, contract structures, unit economics, and customer-level economics are not publicly disclosed, leaving the revenue model partially opaque.

Name

The SEZ Consulting and Business Solutions Institute

Legal name

معهد الاستشارات وحلول الأعمال سيز

Website

https://seize.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The SEZ Consulting and Business Solutions Institute (SEIZE) is a Saudi Arabian advisory firm affiliated with Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, operating four subsidiaries across consulting, training, events, and emerging technologies to serve government, private, and non-profit clients under Vision 2030.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Organization Design & Change Management Consulting (BPAHACAD)

Keywords

• Management consulting services
• Business solutions consulting
• Project management services
• Training development programs
• Events management consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Professional consulting services including strategic planning, management consulting, and corporate performance advisory. Services are provided to government, private, and non-profit sectors through contractual arrangements.
2. Events and Conferences Management: Through subsidiary company Summit, provides event planning, exhibition design, digital marketing, media documentation, and crowd management services.
3. Training and Development Programs: Through Decal Academy, provides specialized training programs, leadership development, and institutional engineering certification programs.
4. Operational Services: Business process outsourcing including HR, financial, legal, and digital transformation services for various sectors.
5. Contract and Project Management: Integrated project management services for government, private, and non-profit sectors, providing contractual solutions for managing major projects and initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The SEZ Consulting and Business Solutions Institute (SEIZE) is a national consulting entity providing integrated consulting, operational, and project management services to government, private, and non-profit sectors in Saudi Arabia. It delivers contract management, advisory services, events and conferences management, specialized business centers, training and development programs, and operational support through its main institute and four subsidiaries (Summit, SADU, Dical Academy, Swarm).

Product overview

The SEZ Consulting and Business Solutions Institute is an integrated consulting entity offering a comprehensive portfolio of services through its main institute and four subsidiary companies: Summit (exhibitions and conferences), SADU (business solutions), Dical Academy (training and education), and Swarm (emerging technologies). The institute provides core services including contract and project management, advisory services, events management, specialized business centers, and development and training programs. Additional internal services include an ERP system for operations and a greeting cards service for employee engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Summit (سمت): Exhibitions and Conferences Management Company specializing in delivering high-quality event management services across various fields, covering everything from creativity and planning to execution, organization, and post-event services.
• SADU (سدو)
• Dical Academy (أكاديمية ديكال)
• Swarm (سوارم)

Products and services

• Contract and Project Management Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved 6 international certifications including Quality Management, Consulting Management, Occupational Health & Safety, and Institutional Excellence from European Foundation for Quality Management (2024)

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026SEIZE is the investment arm and strategic consulting partner of Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University. The institute operates as the university's consulting entity, providing business solutions and managing major projects and initiatives for the university and its affiliated entities.
• Ministry of Education (Saudi Arabia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026Participated as strategic partner in Forum and Exhibition for Investment in Education and Training 2026 under the patronage of the Minister of Education, supporting the education and training investment ecosystem.
• King Khalid UniversityregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2025Partnered in Institutional Excellence Forum in Higher Education hosted by King Khalid University in Abha, showcasing consulting solutions for institutional excellence, project management, and human capital development.
• Portals of Health Company (بوابات الصحة)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2025Collaborated for mental health awareness event, providing psychological counseling sessions and specialized advice for employees through the company's mental health services.
• Various Government EntitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides consulting and operational services to various government agencies for major national projects and initiatives aligned with Vision 2030.
• Various Private Sector CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivers business solutions, professional services, and digital transformation consulting to private sector clients across various industries.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• McKinsey & Company: Global management consulting leader serving government and private sectors across strategy, operations, and organizational transformation. Comparable to SEIZE in delivering management consulting to Saudi government entities, but operates at vastly larger scale and global brand recognition.
• Boston Consulting Group: Global strategy consulting firm with deep public-sector practice advising ministries on transformation. Competes with SEIZE for Saudi government consulting mandates, particularly in higher education and institutional reform.
• Bain & Company: Global management consulting firm with strong Middle East presence advising on strategy, operations, and organizational performance. Overlaps with SEIZE's advisory service offerings targeting government and private sector clients.

Direct peers

• Arthur D. Little: Global management consulting firm advising on strategy, innovation, and transformation across industries. Comparable to SEIZE in delivering organizational consulting and advisory services to government and private sector clients in the Middle East.
• Kearney: Global management consulting firm with established Middle East operations serving government and private sector clients. Overlaps with SEIZE in strategic planning, operational improvement, and institutional transformation engagements.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Global consulting firm specializing in government and public-sector advisory services. Comparable to SEIZE in serving government clients with strategy, operations, and management consulting engagements, particularly in regulated sectors.
• Roland Berger: European-origin strategy consulting firm with established Middle East offices advising public and private sector clients. Directly comparable to SEIZE in management consulting, organizational excellence, and government advisory work.
• Strategy& (PwC): Strategy consulting arm of PwC with a strong Middle East heritage, advising governments and corporations on strategy and organizational transformation. Closely comparable to SEIZE in serving Saudi government transformation mandates.
• Oliver Wyman: Global management consulting firm with strong financial services and public-sector practices. Comparable to SEIZE in delivering strategic advisory and operational consulting to government and large institutional clients.

Regional players

• Elm Company: Saudi digital solutions and consulting firm majority-owned by the Public Investment Fund, serving government entities with digital transformation and consulting services. Comparable to SEIZE in Saudi market focus, government client base, and digital transformation service line.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Seize_Org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seize-org

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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