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Personal Profile

Took over the responsibility of managing the family business (Salam Studio & Stores) after graduation.  Established Salam Contracting and Industrial activities in the mid-80’s and directed the growth and diversification of Salam Holdings which owned and managed 15 companies. 

In 2002, engineered the merging of Salam Holdings companies with Salam International to form one conglomerate of companies and furthermore in October 2005, when Salam Group merged into Salam International, both landmark examples in transforming family-owned businesses into public shareholding companies… the first family-owned company to be traded in the stock market in Qatar.

 Mr. Abu Issa is a prominent member of the business community and enjoys the respect of senior political officials of the State of Qatar, and many senior members of international companies and institutions.

He is currently the Chairman & CEO of Salam International Investment and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Salam Bounian Development Company.  He is a member of the World Economic Forum, the Secretary General of the Qatari Businessmen Association, member of the Board of Trustees of Al Shaqab Equestrian Academy and member of the Board of Directors at Palestine Investment Bank, Amwal Invest, and other prestigious organizations in the region.

ISSA ABDUL SALAM ABU ISSA

Business Profile

Standing as one of Qatar’s largest and strongest conglomerates, Salam International Investment Limited (SIIL), a Qatari shareholding company, owns and manages over 25 business units in the following five sectors – Construction and Development, Energy and Industry, Technology and Communications, Luxury and Consumer Products, and Investments.

For half a century, Salam has upheld a legacy of tradition and technology, creating a world of endless possibilities with insight and innovation.  The company continues to expand its investments to service many industries and activities being horizontally, vertically, and geographically diversified.  To date the company’s operations extend to Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Palestine, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and is currently considering expansions in the pan-Arab area.

Salam continuously seeks and nurtures alliances with reputable companies with a vision to become "one of the most successful diversified public-shareholding companies in the Middle East, an inspiring example for regional family groups.”

Finally, Salam International Investment Limited reiterates its commitment to living out its vision to emerge as a company that preserves tradition and technology, whilst maintaining values and a modern outlook as it strives to enhance both the economy and community in the aim to move Qatar and the region to greater heights.