Our history
CELS Group is a network of international experts that foster and manage customer engagement and experiences. We help key players in their industry become the ‘Favourite Meeting Place’, building loyal relationships and strengthening bonds with their communities.
We foster strong relationships based on emotions, for venues where culture, art, food, music and entertainment provide experiences that truly engage customers.
Thanks to our wide range of expertise, we understand our clients and their customers’ needs.
This is our STORY:
Story begins
3
people
€ 0.1+ M
revenue
International development in the consulting sector
3
people
€ 0.3+ M
revenue
Debut in the festive lighting and decoration business sector
3
people
€ 1.7+ M
revenue
Debut producing events in the Middle East
6
people
€ 3.5+ M
revenue
Clients / YEAR 2015
- Lagoona Mall, Doha – Qatar
- Ooredoo, Doha – Qatar
- Dubai Tourism Authority, Dubai – UAE
- Burjuman Mall, Dubai – UAE
- Khalidiyah Mall, Abu Dhabi – UAE
- Qatar National Tourism Authority, Doha – Qatar
Clients / YEAR 2016
- Aspire Park, Doha – Qatar
- Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi – UAE
- Fujairah Municipality, Fujairah – UAE
- Shurooq, Sharjah – UAE
- Al Shaqab, Doha – Qatar
- Landmark Mall, Doha – Qatar
Setting the foundations and leaving a unique fingerprint
11
people
€ 5.5+ M
revenue
A leap of faith: Qatar!
17
people
€ 9.5+ M
revenue
Clients / YEAR 2017
- Dubai Mall, Dubai – UAE
- Qatar Airways, Doha – Qatar
- Deerfields Mall, Abu Dhabi – UAE
- Dubai Conference Center, Dubai – UAE
- Qatar Football Association, Doha – Qatar
Integration of skills
28
people
€ 10.5+ M
revenue
Clients / YEAR 2018
- Mall of Qatar, Doha – Qatar
- Al Kout Mall, Kuwait City - Kuwait
- Al Araimi Boulevard, Muscat - Oman
- Doha Festival City, Doha – Qatar
- Qatar National Day Committee, Doha – Qatar
- The Beach & La Mer, Dubai – UAE
- Al Wasl Group – UAE
Ending the year with a BANG!
49
people
€ 22+ M
revenue
Affiliation with REVO
Clients / YEAR 2019
- International Jazz Festival, Milano Marittima – Italy
- Hamad Airport, Doha – Qatar
- Supreme Committee of Delivery and Legacy, Doha – Qatar
- Mall of the Emirates, Dubai – UAE
- Global Village, Dubai – UAE
- INGKA Malls, Brescia – Italy
- Federal Water Authority, Abu Dhabi – UAE
Expanding the services
During the same period, CELS Group acquired 50% of DPM - "Design Project Management" with offices in Milan and Dubai, focused on interior design and interior architecture.
Amidst the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, CELS penetrated the Saudi Market by opening its new offices in Riyadh.
32
people
€ 9.5+ M
revenue
Clients / YEAR 2020
- The Pearl UDC, Doha – Qatar
- Qatar Foundation, Doha – Qatar
- Dubai Holding, Dubai – UAE
- DP World port, Dubai – UAE
Enduring COVID-19
In March 2021, Mr. Ahmed Dessouki joined forces by acquiring 10% shares of CELS Group LTD. The newly formed board and stakeholders quickly undertook key decisions to ensure the success, sustainable growth and continuation of the legacy of the Group, recognising and commemorating a decade of vision and excellence started many years ago.