What DSC International does

DSC International is a Cairo-based architectural and engineering consultancy founded in 1982 by Dr. Nabil El Harazi, providing integrated design and construction supervision services across Egypt, Africa, and the Middle East. The firm delivers a full project lifecycle offering spanning architectural design, structural and electromechanical engineering, urban and master planning, interior and custom furniture design, site landscape design, and construction supervision and management. Its client base is concentrated in enterprise and public-sector engagements, including Egyptian government ministries (Ministry of Military Production, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Engineering Authority of the Armed Forces), major banks (National Bank of Egypt, HSBC, Commercial International Bank, Credit Agricole Egypt, Arab International Bank), international sports organizations (FIFA, Egyptian Football Association), healthcare authorities, and hospitality operators (Movenpick/ACCOR, Steigenberger, Maxim Development). Project work has been delivered in at least seven countries including Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kenya, Namibia, and Tanzania, with marquee engagements such as the FIFA U-20 World Cup Egypt 2009 venues, the 7,000-seat Sports City hall, the Galala and Kenya 400-bed hospitals, and the Movenpick Hotel Ain El Sokhna.

DSC International operates a professional services revenue model, earning project-based consulting fees for design and construction supervision on large-scale infrastructure, sports, healthcare, hospitality, banking, and government developments. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and QC100 Total Quality Management Model recognition, and has won multiple design competitions including first prize for the Warith Al-Anbeiyaa Museum and Culture Complex in Karbalaa and second prize for the Basra University and Medical City. Distribution is exclusively direct enterprise field sales to government ministries, financial institutions, and major corporations across the MENA and East Africa regions, supported by a Cairo headquarters and a Baghdad branch office. The firm employs 51-100 staff and is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors or subsidiaries.

Name

DSC International

Legal name

DSC International

Website

https://dsc-int.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DSC International is a Cairo-based architectural and engineering consultancy, founded in 1982, delivering integrated design, urban planning, and construction supervision services to government ministries, banks, healthcare authorities, sports organizations, and hospitality operators across Egypt, the Middle East, and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architecture and Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Other Specialized Design Services (54149), Interior Design Services (54141), Interior Design Services (541410), Landscape Architectural Services (541320), Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Urban master planning
• Construction supervision
• Structural engineering design
• Interior design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural and Engineering Consulting Services: Professional services revenue generated through providing comprehensive architecture and engineering consulting for construction projects. Services include urban planning and design, structural and electromechanical design, full interior and custom furniture design, site landscape design, and construction supervision and management. Revenue is project-based, earned through consulting fees for design services and construction supervision.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DSC International provides architectural, urban planning, structural, electromechanical, interior, landscape, and graphic design services, together with construction supervision and management for government, banking, healthcare, sports, hospitality, and real-estate projects across Egypt, Africa, and the Middle East. Engagements are project-based, delivering one-stop consultancy from concept design through construction oversight for large-scale developments.

Product overview

DSC International operates as an architectural and engineering services firm rather than a software product company. The firm offers a unified suite of design and construction services including Architectural Design, Structure Design, Interior Design, Master Planning, Graphic Design, Construction Management, Site Landscape Design, and Structural and Electromechanical Design. These services are delivered by a team of design professionals with diverse expertise, serving clients across Egypt, Africa, and the Middle East for projects ranging from residential towers to large-scale sports complexes and medical facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Comprehensive architectural design services for residential, commercial, institutional, and hospitality projects, covering concept development, design documentation, and project delivery for enterprise and government clients.
• Structural Design Structural engineering design services ensuring building integrity, safety compliance, and optimal material usage across all project types served by the firm.
• Interior Design Full interior design and custom furniture design services covering space planning, finishes, fixtures, and interior aesthetics for enterprise and government clients.
• Master Planning Urban planning and master planning services for large-scale developments, cities, and mixed-use complexes, designed for government and enterprise clients.
• Construction Management Construction supervision and management services ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards across the firm's enterprise and government engagements.
• Site Landscape Design Site landscape design services for outdoor spaces, gardens, and environmental planning, delivered alongside the firm's broader architectural and engineering offerings.
• Structural and Electromechanical Design Integrated structural and electromechanical engineering design services providing comprehensive building systems design for the firm's enterprise and government projects.
• Graphic Design Graphic design services supporting visual communication and branding for projects, delivered alongside the firm's broader architectural and engineering engagements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects with cost investments ranging from $200-400 million in Egypt
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dr. Nabil El Harazi (Founder)coreOthers · 1 January 1982Dr. Nabil El Harazi founded DSC International in 1982, establishing the firm's mission and journey of growth. As founder, he leads the firm's commitment to excellence in design innovation and performance.
• ACCOR (Movenpick Supervision)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDSC International works under supervision of ACCOR for Movenpick Hotel projects, demonstrating strategic alignment with international hospitality brand standards for hotel design and development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global architecture and engineering services giant with significant Middle East operations delivering infrastructure, buildings, and urban planning. Overlaps with DSC in design and supervision but at vastly larger scale and across broader sectors.
• Dar Group: International network of architecture and engineering consultancies with deep MENA roots, including sister firms to Dar Al-Handasah. Provides integrated design, supervision, and project management comparable to DSC's offering.
• Gensler: Global design and architecture firm active in commercial, hospitality, sports, and workplace sectors with growing Middle East presence. Overlaps with DSC on interior design and commercial building commissions.
• AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin): Global engineering services firm with established MENA presence in architecture, master planning, and supervision. Comparable on large mixed-use and public-sector commissions but with much broader service portfolio.
• Zaha Hadid Architects: Iconic international architecture firm with significant work across the Middle East. Comparable on landmark design commissions (cultural, sports, hospitality) for government and institutional clients in the region.
• Foster + Partners: Global architecture practice active in MENA mega-projects, including master planning and mixed-use developments. Comparable on the architectural design side for landmark commissions, though without DSC's full engineering scope.

Direct peers

• Dar Al-Handasah (Shair & Partners): One of the largest MENA-headquartered architecture and engineering consultancies, offering the same integrated planning, design, and supervision services as DSC. Directly comparable in geography, service mix, and client base (governments, banks, mega-projects) across the Middle East and Africa.
• Sabbour Consulting: Egyptian architecture and engineering firm offering full-service architectural, structural, and project management services. Closely comparable to DSC in domestic market, service scope, and target sectors (residential, commercial, government).
• Engineering Consultants Group (ECG): Major Egyptian engineering consultancy providing architectural, structural, and electromechanical design services across Egypt and the Middle East. Operates in the same verticals (government, healthcare, sports, hospitality) as DSC.
• SSH (International Engineering Consultancy): MENA-headquartered architecture, engineering, and project management consultancy with offices across the Middle East. Direct competitor in master planning, building design, and supervision for hospitality, healthcare, and government projects.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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