our story

Crafting Light Spectacles

We transform events into unforgettable spectacles with creativity, passion, and precision.

STORY OF SUCCESS

THE JOURNEY STARTED IN 1994

The journey started in 1994 with a balloon printing machine, that time wissam akkawi was 2nd year architecture student.

In 1998, once graduated, he opened the first balloons
Decoration shop in beirut and fiesta balloons was the start!

Year 2000 he launched the first balloons school.

Year 2001 it was the decision to attack the event industry
And develop the know-how … where “fireworks” was the second challenge.

The 2004 was the 3rd turning point
By launching the first themed 3d workshop in beirut, and from lebanon to the gcc …

HERE WAS THE START IN UAE

From “fiesta balloons” the balloon shop to “fiesta holding” And its 12 subsiadary companies in different industries, From events to hospitality, contracting, construction, real estate, restaurants, travel & tourism, media solutions and more.
And with 13 guinness world records in different fields …
Two factors helped the growth and success:

  • Believe – faith – ambition
  • Business strategy that started in “event industry”, to not compete the event agencies, but build the vision on being a pioneer in providing the event market with innovation, solutions and quality.

Innovation Meets Spectacle

Innovating for Awe and Inspiration

Our vision is to transform each event into a breathtaking experience. We achieve this through relentless innovation and the use of state-of-the-art technology, ensuring every display is a masterpiece of creativity and precision.

Elevating Aspirations

Pioneering Excellence in Pyrotechnics

Igual Gulf Fireworks stands as the unrivaled leader in pyrotechnic displays, constantly redefining industry standards with innovative techniques and precision.

Our Mission

Excelling in Pyrotechnic Mastery

Our mission is to ascend as the GCC's foremost pyrotechnics company, distinguished by our superior product quality, exemplary customer service, and an unwavering commitment to safety and creativity.

Our Vision

Illuminating Skies with Innovation

Our vision is to inspire awe across the globe by integrating groundbreaking creative innovations with the latest pyrotechnic technologies, creating unforgettable experiences that resonate with all.

our team

Expert Minds Behind the Magic

Our team is the perfect blend of experienced pyrotechnic experts and visionary talents, dedicated to crafting awe-inspiring pyrotechnic displays that captivate and mesmerize audiences worldwide..

HOUSSAM EL AKKAWI

Ksa Group Director & Managing Partner Of Arcus & Greystone Contracting

NADINE EL AKKAWI

Uae Group Director

MAYA ABOU ZOULOF

Sales Director

MOHAMED ABU ANBAR

Operation Director

QASEEM AHMAD

CFO

SHERWIN MAGALLANES CORPUZ

Designer & Head Of Technicians

Safety first

Unwavering Safety and Quality Focus

Igual Gulf Fireworks prioritizes safety above all, adhering to stringent international standards, evidenced by our ISO45001-2018 certification, ensuring every display is a benchmark of pyrotechnic safety

A WORD FROM THE CHAIRMAN

FIESTA is a distinctive project that was first launched in 1994, and it all started with a balloon-printing machine. Its success was never about the machine itself, neither the ink nor the balloons. It was always about a dream beyond limits. The diverse products and services, the mature concept, solid identity, and professional management and loyal team, are what distinguished Fiesta Holding and insured continuity. This in return led to the creation of a successful business.

Our reputation and driving force are always stemmed from; how deep we partner with our clients in achieving their goals. Honesty is the main factor in building the skyline of such partnerships; the trust of our clients, in return, will give us inevitable results. Undoubtedly, these results bring in all the desired planned outcomes.
But remember, success isn’t about where you start; it’s about the journey and where you end up. So, keep pushing, keep dreaming, and who knows? You might just be the next inspiring story of an ordinary individual achieving extraordinary success.

FIESTA’S STORY OF SUCCESS, wasn’t a smooth journey, that success was stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm, that’s why when we approach failure with a positive attitude and a perspective of growth, we allow ourselves to turn it into a success. Every failure is an opportunity to adapt and change the way we do things so that the following result is better, whatever it may be. So returning quickly from disappointment requires strength and a development mentality. Embrace disappointment as a learning a valuable open door and continue to push ahead.

Most great people have attained their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure. Always remember “Albert Einstein” words that turned to a quote : Failure is success in progress. So from my experience and point of view, do not only read success stories. You will get only message and sometimes frustration. Read failure stories. You will get some ideas to get success.
Inspirational honest and transparent success stories, where most talk about their journeys “FROM ZERO TO HERO”, remind us that no matter where we start in life, we have the power to transform ourselves and achieve greatness. Those stories are proof that with resilience, a willingness to embrace change, and the ability to learn from failure, anyone can go from zero to hero. So, don’t be discouraged by setbacks – use them as stepping stones on your path to success.

And moreover, some stories are edited well for marketing purpose in order to turn a businessman from entrepreneur to a Hero, it’s like similar to Social Media nowadays, where social media platforms often feature images of people with seemingly perfect faces, bodies, life style, love stories, often using filters and photo editing tools, and fake smiles, to enhance their appearance and social image, unfortunately this can create unrealistic beauty and life standards, leading to body dissatisfaction, low self-esteem, complaint and frustration about the way your life is with your partner, in both women and men.

So last but not least, my advice to every ambitious person, regardless of age:
I will start with my motto that has accompanied me throughout 30 years of success, failure, fatigue, crying, and celebration: DON’T WAIT FOR OPPORTUNITY, CREATE IT!
Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm … Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.
Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground … Get a good idea and stay with it …
Do not stop thinking of life as an adventure … But keep in mind that perfection is not attainable …
Money is just a consequence, don’t worry too much about profitability. If you do your job well, the profitability will come.

Born in Beirut, Lebanon on 2 September 1974, married and has a 22 years’ old son, and 2 daughters 20 and 15 years old. Holding two Nationalities: Lebanese & Slovenian.
In year 1992, he was graduated from International College / IC – Beirut, and holds a Postgraduate Diploma / MASTER IN ARCHITECTURE from the Lebanese University in Beirut since 1998.

A WORDS FOR 30TH ANNIVERSARY

Our dear Fiesta members, clients and partners,
First and foremost, allow me to express my deepest gratitude to our dedicated team, whose exceptional talent, unwavering commitment, and passionate drive have enabled Fiesta Holding to reach the milestone of 3 decades devoted to international development. Their unparalleled expertise and relentless pursuit of excellence have played a pivotal role in establishing us as pioneers in our fields.

To all employees (Past & present): Thank you for 30 remarkable years of warmth, friendship, and support. We absolutely couldn’t have done it without you all. I hope you’ll keep holding us. Let’s keep it going and growing for the next 30 years. specially with the support of a great leader, brother, and our role model Mr. Wissam El Akkawi.

For over 10 years, when I joined Fiesta’s Family in Beirut on 2014, and later Saudi Arabia branch on 2019, since then, we have spared no effort in contributing to capacity building and enhancing the name of Fiesta and develop our professionalism in different industries, in order to establish a global reputation and be pioneers in each industry and company we establish under Fiesta’s umbrella.

This Portfolio, is a testament to our ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation. It showcases our wide achievements, solutions and technical capacities, designed and structured to meet the highest demand and expectation of our loyal clients.

As for the occasion of our 30th anniversary, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our valuable partners and clients for their unwavering trust in Fiesta and its subsidiary companies. Your support and loyalty are the primary sources of motivation for our team, and we commit to exceeding your expectations in every occasion or challenging project, and on behalf of our entire team, I wish you an enriching experience when relying on our Fiesta’s gladiators, so rest assured that we will be there, side by side, to accompany you in every dream or achievement.

Thank you once again for your trust and looking forward for and more succe

A WORDS FOR 30TH ANNIVERSARY

Dear Customers, Partners and Fiesta’s family members,
Today is FIESTA’s 30th anniversary. Celebrating a 30th-year anniversary milestone is a big achievement in itself. It’s a celebration for all who have been a part of the companies under the umbrella of this holding group through all those years. It is particularly gratifying to be celebrating this anniversary as the future for FIESTA HOLDING business looks so bright.

Today I reflect on all the incredible work our FIESTA Gladiators have done over these 3 decades, to achieve the impossible and deliver amazing projects and services that made an remarkable and important difference in the market.

I promise that in the year ahead, FIESTA will deliver more and better challenging projects and quality services in all our diversified industries. We believe we can become the most valuable and impactful professionals we can be in each business we established or going to be launched.

I would like to thank my great team in UAE, who has been directly or indirectly involved in the success of FIESTA. It has been only 3 years together, but I was always there, proud since the beginning, of Fiesta story of success. Our days and years together were an awesome roller-coaster of fun, challenges, and unforgettable experiences. I really thank every member of you for your commitment and incredible talent at FIESTA.

To all our customers – Thank you for your trust and loyalty to FIESTA, and thank you to our partners and shareholders for your confidence in our management, strategy and our future. We are excited about the opportunities ahead to extend our track record of value creation, innovation and success in our fields, companies and industries.
For us learning and growing is a continual process with no limit. We have got immense experience along these years, and will keep on doing the possible and the impossible with ever-enhancing skills.

So what’s next? What does the man behind Fiesta’s story of success, the inspiring leader, could have Perhaps in his dream, mind and vision for us as surprises and challenges for the coming days and months? We just have to wait and see! Once again, thank you for making Fiesta an Icon in the Middle East market and Happy Anniversary to all!