In July 2007, QE acquired an additional 10% share from JDC, raising its ownership stake to 70%.

[2][3][4][5] By May 1, 2014, GDI became wholly owned by Gulf International Services (GIS) following the acquisition of JDC's remaining 30% share.

[6] GDI provides drilling rigs and related services to oil and gas exploration and production companies primarily in Qatar.

[3][4] The company's client base includes QatarEnergy and several international oil and gas operators such as Qatar Shell Services Company, North Oil Co., Occidental Petroleum of Qatar Ltd., and Qatargas.

[7] The company's fleet includes several offshore and onshore rigs currently operational under various contracts.