Gulf Drilling International Limited (GDI) was established on 18 May 2004 as the first drilling contractor in the State of Qatar. GDI specializes in the provision of drilling rig and associated services to the oil and gas exploration and production companies operating in the State of Qatar. GDI currently has nine (9) offshore jack-up drilling rigs, six (6) land rigs, one (1) accommodation barge and one (1) lift boat, under operation.