--- id: "sisco:1:3" title: "About SISCO Holding" language: "en" url: "https://sisco.uxpan.net/en/about/" published_at: "2026-09-05T06:03:00+00:00" updated_at: "2026-10-27T09:22:09+00:00" knowledge_approval: "not_assessed" content_sha256: "97d2c138262e776cdac8e062ac808b1bbc23108d08fb61c0022b1af7567ddff1" --- # About SISCO Holding [Original page]() ![sisco-about-legacy.webp]() # SISCO HOLDING First Movers Pioneering Strategic Investments for Economic Growth in Saudi Arabia ## ABOUT SISCO HOLDING Founded in 1984 and listed on Tadawul in 2002, we're a leading force in Saudi Arabia's infrastructure and logistics investment. Now expanding to advance national development. SISCO Holding is an investment holding company with 8 portfolio companies across two vertical markets: ports and logistics, and water solutions. As the Kingdom’s leading first publicly listed full-cycle logistics and infrastructure investment company, SISCO Holding has a proven track record in identifying and developing industry leaders, and transforming them into national champions. [VISIT OUR PORTFOLIO PAGE]() ## OUR VISION To be a premier infrastructure investor, building synergetic assets across the logistics value chain to drive sustainable growth and maximize shareholder value. Transparency Collaboration Accountability Sustainability ## OUR DNA ![Aerial view of a container terminal and logistics infrastructure]() ### Investing in Infrastructure Assets and Developing Long Term Concessions ![Modern arch bridge connecting two riverbanks]() ### Strategic Partnerships With Leading Local and International Players ![Geometric facade of a modern high-rise building]() ### High Barriers to Entry ![Concrete staircase rising toward the sky]() ### Long Term Investment Focus ![Interconnected highway network linking urban infrastructure]() ### Strong Synergies Between Assets ## WE PRIDE OURSELVES OF BEING THE FIRST ![LogiPoint warehouse and logistics facilities]() ### The first bonded and re-export zone in KSA. ![Desalination equipment and filtration pipes]() ### The first private Desalinization plant in KSA. ![Red Sea Gateway Terminal cranes and container yards]() ### The first privately built and operated container terminal in KSA. ![Water distribution vehicles at a service facility]() ### The first private water distribution network in KSA. ![Saudi Exchange Tadawul logo]() ### The first infrastructure company to be traded in the Saudi stock market "Tadawul". ![Container cranes at Jeddah Islamic Port]() ### The first company to appoint a woman within Jeddah Islamic Port. ## OUR LOCATIONS Operations inside and outside the Kingdom ### Jeddah Ports & logistics Water solutions ### Riyadh Water solutions ### Dammam Ports & logistics ### Rabigh Ports & logistics ### Al Taif Water solutions ### Madinah Water solutions ### NEOM Water solutions ### Tabuk Ports & logistics ### Al Jubail Ports & logistics ### Al Kharj Water solutions ### Sudair Water solutions ### Shaqra Water solutions ### Al Zulfi Water solutions ### Buraidah Water solutions ### Al Qassim Water solutions ### Arar Water solutions ### Hafar Al Batin Water solutions ### United Arab Emirates Ports & logistics ### Qatar Ports & logistics ### Bahrain Ports & logistics ### Oman Ports & logistics ### Kuwait Ports & logistics ### Bangladesh Ports & logistics ## OUR JOURNEY Since its establishment in 1984, SISCO Holding has built a strong reputation as a leading infrastructure investment holding company with a portfolio of highly profitable and high-growth businesses across two vertical markets: logistics and ports, and water solutions. ### Beginnings 1984 — 1999 From the founding committee to industrial services, SISCO began by serving the needs of businesses across the Kingdom. ![Historic industrial service station from the SISCO legacy archive]() #### Milestones of this period 4 milestones ![1984]() 19841 Formation of the founding committee ![1988]() 19882 SISCO was founded with a capital investment of 59 million Saudi riyals . The goal was to provide services required by factories and businesses operating in the industrial area of Jeddah through an “Outsourcing” system, allowing these factories to focus on their core businesses and production lines in order to compete in local and global markets. Approximately 18 different services were offered to businesses. ![1989]() 19893 The decision to focus on four industrial services covering catering services, medical center that provided medical services for workers in the industrial area, vehicle maintenance services and operating two gas stations. ![1990]() 19904 SISCO starts providing industrial services in Jeddah and Riyadh regions. ### Incubation 2000 — 2014 A shift towards infrastructure, incubating specialist businesses in logistics, ports and water solutions. ![Water desalination equipment at a portfolio facility]() #### Milestones of this period 9 milestones ![2000]() 20001 The company pivoted to infrastructure investments and decided to focus on logistics and water services by establishing and incubating Greenfield companies to serve specific markets. ![2000]() 20002 Established Saudi Trade and Export Development Company (TUSDEER), which was the first bonded and re-export zone developed by the private sector in Saudi Arabia. ![2001]() 20013 The establishment of KINDASA, the first private sector seawater desalination plant. ![2002]() 20024 Became the first infrastructure company to be traded on the Saudi main stock market “Tadawul”. ![2004]() 20045 Establishment of ISNAD, to provide operational services in Jeddah and Riyadh industrial cities. ![2006]() 20066 TAWZEA was established as a joint venture between SISCO and AMIANTIT. ![2007]() 20077 The establishment of Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT), Saudi Arabia’s first private sector Build-Operate-Transfer Container Terminal. ![2007]() 20078 SISCO invested in S.A. TALKE, a specialized petrochemical logistics solutions provider. ![2009]() 20099 RSGT commenced operations. ### Scaling and Consolidation 2015 — 2020 Building institutional capabilities and governance, while expanding investments and long-term concessions. ![Container yards and cranes at Red Sea Gateway Terminal]() #### Milestones of this period 5 milestones ![2015]() 20151 Launching SISCO’s first 5-years plan aiming at redefining SISCO as a Holding Company and built organizational capabilities, and enforcing strong governance. ![2016]() 20162 TUSDEER rebranded as LogiPoint. ![2016]() 20163 SISCO Holding increased its shares at KINDASA by 5%. ![2019]() 20194 RSGT signed a new 30-year concession to operate the north container terminal. ![2020]() 20205 TAWZEA signed a concession to operate the Kingdom’s first Independent Sewage Treatment Plant (ISTP) in Taif. ### Transformation 2021 — 2026 Evolving the investment holding company model and expanding partnerships and our local and international presence. ![Container ship navigating the port beside terminal cranes]() #### Milestones of this period 14 milestones ![2021]() 20211 SISCO launches its second five year strategy (6x26) aiming to redefine SISCO as a long-term strategic infrastructure investment holding company. ![2021]() 20212 SISCO completed the development of environmental social an corporate governance initiatives framework. ![2021]() 20213 SISCO sold a 21.2% stake in RSGT to COSCO and PIF for Saudi riyals 556.5 million. ![2021]() 20214 Green Dome acquired shares in ELITE logistics. ![2022]() 20225 SISCO established Red Sea Port Development International (RSPDI) and Red Sea Gateway Terminal International (RSGTI), its investment vehicles focused on international expansion. ![2023]() 20236 SISCO changes its name to Sustained Infrastructure Company (SISCO Holding). ![2023]() 20237 SISCO Holding completed the purchase of 31.7% stake in the logistics investment fund Green Dome, from its subsidiary LogiPoint, to deepen its penetration of the logistics services space. ![2023]() 20238 SISCO Holding crosses Saudi riyals 1 billion revenue mark for the first time in its history. ![2023]() 20239 Expansion to Chittagong port in Bangladesh. ![2023]() 202310 Signing of a Five-Year Contract Extension by Kindasa. ![2024]() 202411 SISCO Holding adopted a new logo and visual identity in line with its new name and strategic direction as an investment holding company. ![2025]() 202512 Portfolio company Green Dome Investments acquired 100% equity stake in Transcorp International ![2025]() 202513 SISCO Holding signed an SPA to acquire a 51% equity stake in Port Services & Storage Company Limited (PSS) ![2025]() 202514 Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) signed 20-year concession agreement effective on 1 July, 2025 with the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) to operate four multi-purpose port facilities on the Red Sea ## Annual Report 2025 Sustainable returns from tomorrow’s infrastructure. 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