Speakers

HE Dr. Abdullah Mohammed Al Sarmi Ministry of Higher Education

Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Sarmi is the undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher Education in the Sultanate of Oman since 2004. His area of specialization is educational measurement and evaluation with special interest in performance indicators for education. Besides chairing the board of the Oman Academic Accreditation Authority, Dr. Abdullah chairs a number of committees, mentioning some:, Scholarship committee, the academic council of the Colleges of Applied Sciences, and Qualification Equivalency Committee. He is a member of several committees such as The Board of Public Authority for SME Development, the Board of Trustees of the Arabian Gulf University, The Board of Manpower Register, and the University of Oman Project. He also chaired the national committee for drafting the Education Strategy 2040, the Committee responsible for drafting the Higher Education Law as well as the University of Buraimi Steering committee
He hold a BA degree in Education from Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman (1990). As a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, USA, Dr. Abdullah Al Sarmi earned a Master's of Education degree in Research Methodology in 1995; and a Ph.D. in Educational Measurement and Statistics in 2000.
Prior to his appointment at the Ministry of Higher Education, Dr. Abdullah was the Assistant Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research Department and an assistant lecturer in the College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University.

HE Engr. Mohammed bin Salem bin Khalifa Al Busaidi

H.E. Engr. Mohammed bin Salem bin Khalifa Al Busaidi is a seasoned management practitioner with over 25 years of experience in management and business development and held senior positions across various industries, such as Engineering, Telecommunications, Real Estate, Transport, Training & Development, and Tourism Sector. Engr. Mohammed has worked in many specialised committees in the legislative, regulatory, voluntary, and charitable institutions. He is very experienced in Project Management and Process Improvement, while building partnerships with Key Business Decision-Makers.

Engr. Mohammed holds Bachelor of Communications and Control Engineering from reputed Staffordshire University, United Kingdom.

Dr. Said Hamed Said Al-Rubaii Secretary General

Dr. Said Hamed Said Al Rubaii has risen through the academic and professional echelons, culminating in his appointment as Secretary General of the Education Council – one of the leading Omani institutions responsible for shaping public policy, monitoring progress and fostering development in the education sector. Dr. Said holds a PhD in Education Technology from the University of Manchester, and has conducted numerous specialised trainings, workshops and presentations aimed at education professionals. Dr. Said is also a member the Technical and Executive Committee for Oman Vision 2040.

Abdul Rahman M. Al-Obayed Senior Vice President-Human Resources

Mr. Abdul Rahman M. Al-Obayed is the Senior Vice President, Human Resource, Saudi Electricity Company. A management visionary and radical thinker, Mr. Al-Obayed is responsible for building strategic partnerships and managing the overall growth of the company. Under his leadership, Saudi Electricity Company launched the Executive Leadership Development Centre in 2015, thus becoming the landmarks in the region in terms of leadership advanced development programmes. Prior to becoming Senior Vice President, Human Resource, Mr. Al-Obayed has worked at different positions within Saudi Electricity Company. He has participated in numerous conferences as a speaker, and has delivered more than 1,000 presentations for various organisations inside and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Said Al-Mandhari CEO

Mr. Said Al-Mandhari currently holds the position of the CEO of Oman ICT Group. Prior to working for Oman ICT Group, he was the CEO of Oman Broadband Company for about 6 years, managing more than 180 professionals in the IT & Telecommunication sector. With more than 19 years of experience in ICT sector, he has been involved in multiple national projects related to the e-government initiatives. In addition to his current full-time job, Mr. Said is currently involved in multiple committees and working groups related to ICT strategies, national capacity building, SMEs and digital economy. He is also a member of numerous companies’ board of directors and Industry Advisory Boards in different universities and colleges.

Engr. Ayad Ali Yusuf Al Balushi Integration Management Office Lead

Engr. Ayad Ali Yusuf Al Balushi is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the Oil & Gas Industry. His proven track record spans with a wide range of aspects in business management, including finance, economics, corporate planning, business development and strategy. Mr. Ayad has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Nottingham University, and over the course of his career, he has worked with a wide range of private and state-owned corporations in multiple countries across the Middle East. Adept at leading and motivating teams, he brings excellent communication and negotiation skills which enable effective and influential engagement across all business levels.

Rhonda Stockton SAP SuccessFactors Solution Architect

With numerous local and global implementation projects, Ms. Rhonda Stockton has proven herself to be an innovative and resourceful Solution Architect with specific expertise in SAP SuccessFactors. Leveraging 14+ years of Cloud Computing experience, she possesses a unique blend of technical skills and business acumen.

Victor Antonio Business Consultant

Keynote speaker Mr. Victor Antonio has had an impressive career in business where he has made remarkable sales and management accomplishments. He has been acknowledged as an impressive speaker in the sales and motivational fields. He knows how to inspire audiences and ensure that they take away useful lessons which can be employed straight away. Mr. Victor is the author of 13 books on influence and motivation, and has shared the stage with top business leaders like Mr. Paul Otellini, CEO of Intel; and Mr. John May, CEO of FedEx Kinkos.

Hussain Al-Muscati Customer Engineer

Mr. Hussain Al-Muscati is a Customer Engineer at Google. Having spent many years in software development, he is a seasoned expert who develops solutions for the cloud. He works closely with organisations to help them define their technology strategy, and transform their businesses by implementing the cloud services. He previously spent half a decade at Microsoft in the USA, where he built cloud platforms, operating systems, and mobile applications.

Rob Thissen Senior Associate and Energy Sector Leader

Mr. Rob Thissen is an experienced consultant in the field of human resources, with a focus on the Energy sector. Prior to joining Mercer, Mr. Rob worked in London for ECA International, advising European HR managers and professionals on expatriate remuneration approaches and policies. He also excels in the areas of client management and business development, which is reflected in his current career path at Mercer. Mr. Rob has strong technical skills in HR Consulting, particularly the areas of Global Mobility and Rewards. In addition, he facilitates Mercer’s MENA Energy forum, and conducts external speaker engagements.

Khalid Al Hosni Founder & CEO

Mr. Khalid Al Hosni is an economist by nature and an empiricist by practice. His greatest passion is guiding professional teams to reach jointly set goals through cohesiveness and individual empowerment. After participating in various business boards and executive managements, private and publicly held companies, small startups as well as medium to large corporates, he began consulting on strategy formation and leadership in turning around businesses from mediocre operations and process-driven to growth and results-driven cultures. Stemming from his values towards societal development he was engaged in numerous initiatives including the transferring of internet naming authority from one U.S. government entity and onto 80 international registrars (1998), enhancing secondary debt securities markets in Oman (2006), Mentoring Small & Medium sized entities (2007-2015); and spearheading the movement of Omani nationals into online ventures (2019). He is currently serving as the Founder & CEO of MarkeetEx.com marketplace, which provides a plethora of consumer products and services across Oman and the world.

Dr. Amer Awadh Al Rawas Founding Partner

Dr. Rawas holds a PhD in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence from the Sussex University, UK, 1997. Although his area of specialisation is Software Engineering, his research has expended in scope to cover the role of Information and Communication Technology in Economic Development, Socioeconomic and Demographic Drivers for Economic Growth. Prior to his current post, he served as a Chief Executive Officer for Tasneea Oil & Gas Technology Group and Omantel respectively. Dr. Amer Al Rawas is also the current Chairman of MELA (Middle East Leadership Academy), a non-government leadership community serving the whole of Middle East providing leadership, training, networking, and inspiring the young leaders across the Middle East.

Doug Strycharczyk CEO

Mr. Doug Strycharczyk is the Managing Director at AQR International. An expert in guiding organisations and individuals to develop performance, well-being, agility and aspirations, Mr. Doug is a leading authority on the assessment and development of mental toughness, mindset and resilience, key enablers for these outcomes. With extensive experience, in 80+ countries, in the application of mental toughness into every sector - particularly the worlds of work, education, well-being, young person development, health and sport. Operating very much at the leading edge of this growing field, Mr. Doug works closely with Peter Clough Professor of Applied Psychology at Huddersfield University and Dr. John Perry, Head of Psychology at Mary Immaculate UC to ensure that AQR’s work is evidence-based and the models are robust.

Nikhil Desai International Speaker, Motivator, Trainer, and Director

Mr. Nikhil Desai is an International Speaker, Motivator and Trainer. He is passionate about enabling people to excel in their personal and professional lives. In 1991, he established the Centre for Excellence, which was awarded as the HR & Training Company of the Year by the CEO Magazine. A powerful presenter with an energetic speaking style, Mr. Nikhil inspires and motivates his participants to produce lasting change. More than a quarter million people have benefited from his presentations in 56 cities of the world in the last 27 years. His participants include executives of more than 900 organisations, including many Fortune 500 companies

Dr. Yasmin Al Bulushi Project Manager

Dr. Yasmin Al Bulushi, the first woman dean in the private higher education Oman, is the dean of Muscat College. Started her career as a language teacher in the Ministry of Education in 1997, Dr. Yasmin has spent her lifetime acquiring quality experience in Academics and Training & Development with the purpose of further enhancing the development of both the Omani and regional society as a whole. She has 20 years of experience in education and passionately believes in creating positive changes in the lives of people around her through education.

Ahmad Al Harthy

Oman’s Ahmad Al Harthy is without doubt one of the Middle East’s most high-profile, and decorated, international sporting success stories and certainly the Sultanate’s most well-known and globally recognised racing driver.

Having recently completed his seventh season in the world’s biggest GT endurance racing category, the Blancpain Endurance Cup, the multiple motorsport champion is preparing for his 15th year as the first circuit racer of the country.

Ahmad’s career in cars, which is supported by an impressive portfolio of partners began in 2006 in the Thunder Arabia Championship where he became Vice-Champion.

Travelling to the UK the following year, historically regarded as the home of motor racing, Ahmad set out on improving his skills with a quest to compete against the very best emerging talent and he soon established himself as a front-runner in Formula Renault. In 2009, he claimed six podiums and two fastest laps on his way to sealing the Vice-Champion’s position in Formula Renault BARC.

Choosing to switch from single-seater racing in 2010 to the world of sportscar competition, Ahmad continued to compete in the UK in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB Championship and in 2012 he won his first title after dominating the Pro-Am 1 class with 12 victories and a total of 17 podiums – the first driver of Arab origin to ever claim a title in the series.

In addition to his UK outings, Ahmad also raced in Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East – taking a famous win in the Abu Dhabi Formula One support race in 2011 – and also gained more experience in the Porsche Carrera World Cup, Porsche Carrera Cup France and Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup.

Graduating into full endurance racing in 2013 in the British GT Championship, he also contested a dual programme in the pan-European Blancpain Endurance Series. In the latter, Ahmad became the first Omani to stand on the Blancpain podium with a GTC Class victory at Silverstone in a Porsche.

Becoming overall British GT Vice-Champion in 2014 with team-mate Michael Caine and also winning the team title for Oman Racing, taking two wins along the way in his first season with Aston Martin, Ahmad went on to win the Silver Cup title with six class wins the following year. He also climbed the podium in the end-of-year Gulf 12 Hours in Abu Dhabi with Jonny Adam and Darren Turner.

For 2016, Ahmad focused exclusively on the immensely competitive Blancpain Endurance Cup in the Pro-Am Championship and after finishing a strong fourth in the standings he went on to claim the coveted crown the next season with one win and three other podiums along with team-mate Adam.

More success in a superb 2017 came in June at the Le Mans 24 Hours where Ahmad won both Michelin Le Mans Cup support races. On his return to the Gulf 12 Hours later in the year he finished second in the Pro-Am class, totalling a superb seven podiums from eight races contested that year. Just recently Ahmad sealed both the 24hrs win at the famous Spa Francorchamps track in Belgium as well as winning the 2019 Team and Driver championships in the ProAm category.

Away from the track, Ahmad works tirelessly to support a number of very worthwhile causes and takes his position as a public figure in Oman very seriously indeed with particular focus on efforts to improve road safety and awareness.

Rami Haffar Head of Experience Management

Mr. Rami Haffar is a seasoned Customer and Employee Experience Leader who focuses on how he and his team can unleash the talents and passions of a company’s employees. Early in his career, he led end-to-end transformations for some of the leading organisations in the Middle East, North Africa, and China. Mr. Rami is also a Qualtrics Experience Management expert who works to enable organisations to adopt comprehensive Voice of Customer and Employee programmes, and unlocks the highest value from the world’s leading Experience Management technology.

Ghada Mohammed Al Yousef Executive Manager – Group Communication and Sustainability

Ms. Ghada Mohammed Al Yousef is leading the Communication and Sustainability division at Nama Group, which is the government’s holding company for electricity and water sector investments. She has received an international acclaim as one of the most powerful Arab women by Forbes Magazine, and as a role model for women in Oman. She has also received the Al Maraa “Woman of the Year’ award. She is also involved with the family business, and is a non-executive board member of Al Yousef Group - a diversified investment holding company with operations covering a broad spectrum of activities including financial services, oil and gas, real estate development, trading and services.

Dr. Kaissar Jabr Deputy CEO and Head of Corporate Governance

Filled with critical and design thinking ideas, Dr. Kaissar leads the way for his team, and keeps driving Monty Mobile further. With a vast experience in Africa and the Middle East, he is involved in all aspects of the work flow at Monty Mobile.

Ramy Bayyour General Manager

Ramy is the General Manager for CIPD in the Middle East. Based in Dubai, he is responsible for leading the local team to deliver on CIPD’s mission to champion better work and working lives in the region. A member of CIPD’s Extended Leadership Team, Ramy also leads on CIPD’s commercial and growth operations in the Middle East. With over 15 years of experience in the HR, education and professional development space, he brings a fresh perspective into the world of people and work. He is a regular speaker on the future of work, people management and is passionate about advocating for employee voice, flexible work, and diversity and inclusion in the region. Ramy joined the CIPD in 2017 and under his leadership, CIPD’s growth in the region across many fronts reached record numbers. Ramy holds an MBA from Manchester Business School.

Alex Davda Occupational Psychologist

A chartered Occupational Psychologist working with organisations to identify, assess and develop overall capability, from high potential talent to senior executives. His approach combines best practices in psychology with a practical approach, thereby helping organisations address real business challenges. He is deeply interested in bringing innovation to the practice of talent assessment and people development. His client lists include the UAE Prime Minsters Office, Abu Dhabi Government, ADNOC Group, Islamic Development Bank, Dubai Financial Services Authority, Kerzner International, Audi VW, Du, Arcadis and Aggreko, to mention a few.

Abdul Qader Al Sumali General Manager & Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management

A seasoned Omani banker, Mr. Abdul Qader Al Sumali has over 20 years of experience in Retail Banking and been involved in numerous public and private sector projects. He joined HSBC Bank Oman in 2013 as Deputy General Manager, Retail Banking and Wealth Management. In his short time with HSBC, Mr. Abdul Qader consistently demonstrated strong business acumen. In his current role as General Manager & Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management (RBWM) he is responsible for driving and expanding HSBC’s retail banking and wealth management presence in Oman focused on delivering the highest levels of customer service, through all channels. Before joining HSBC, Mr. Abdul Qader was with BankDhofar where he was running ‘The Fund for the Development of Youth Projects’ (Sharakah), and at NBO where he was the Head of Retail Business.

Gaelle Lahad Business Relationship Manager

Ms. Gaelle Lahad is the Business Relationship Manager at SHRM’s office in Dubai. Prior to joining SHRM, she worked on running and delivering SHRM programmes across the GCC and the Levant region. She has been helping organisations shape their future workplace by broadening executive mindset to rethink how to design and deliver employee services that meet the expectations of the workforce and the needs of the business. During her career, Ms. Gaelle has navigated a diverse global career in business and consulting, and has worked with organisations such as USAID, EU, and the World Bank across the Middle East, to mention a few.

Lisa Lawlor Associate and People Science Leader

Ms. Lisa Lawlor is an experienced consultant in the field of human resources, supporting the Retail and Hospitality Industry across MENAT region for Mercer. She excels in the areas of client management and business development. She has been involved in various projects throughout her career such as compensation strategy, job evaluation, performance management, recruitment, learning & development, diversity & inclusion. She is actively involved in Mercer’s ‘When Women Thrive’ study and PWN Global.

Nelly Boustany Digital HR Experience Director, EMEA

Ms. Nelly Boustany is the Director for Digital HR Experience covering EMEA at SAP, the world's leader in Enterprise Application Software. In her role, Ms. Nelly connects with HR leaders as well as HR communities, boards and advises on their HR digital transformation journeys, best practices, and lessons learned. Passionate about growing talent with a focus on gender diversity and inspiring other HR peers to do the same, she has brought a clear focus in the people agenda, and has been instrumental in driving SAP’s growth as well as successfully transforming the HR organisation across the region.

Nuno Filipe Dos Santos Gomes Partner and Career Business Leader

Mr. Nuno Filipe Dos Santos Gomes leads Mercer’s career line of business for the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region. Mr. Nuno began his career at Deloitte Consulting in the Strategy and Operations service line, and later worked for companies in the energy and real estate sectors, including Shell, before joining Mercer. He designs, develops, and implements integrated talent management solutions to address the Middle East region’s talent retention challenges. Engaged in diverse projects such as compensation strategy, job evaluation, sales effectiveness, HR function delivery model strategy, career planning, performance management, competency modeling and succession planning, he is also involved in company restructuring, market entry & deployment strategy, and supply chain management.

Shane Phillips CEO

Mr. Shane Philips is serving as the CEO of the Phillips Group, a leading Management Consultancy in the Middle East that focuses on HR Consulting with a specialisation in Board Alignments, Board Succession Planning, CEO Succession Planning, and the placement of Senior Executives. As one of the 20 registered members of the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) in the MENA region, Mr. Philips is an Executive Search Expert in the Middle East region. He advises his clients regarding their C-Suite hiring needs and provide in-depth assessments of senior executive officers. He also works with Boards and CEOs to help them transform their businesses, realise their visions and achieve their organisational objectives through sound human capital management practices.

Linda McLoughlin MCC Director

Ms. Linda McLoughlin is an award-winning coach and founder of LeadershipWorks International, specialising in coach training; leadership development; managing change; gender intelligence and team-building. She consults widely in the field of leadership, and have worked across Europe; the Middle East; Africa and South America. Ms. Linda was awarded the prestigious “Coach of the Year 2017” and “Mentor Coach of the Year” honours by International Coach Federation (ICF) Ireland - a true highlight of her career. She is a Master Coach credentialed by ICF, and is a published author on leading change in public services and women’s leadership. As an ICF Global Director, Ms. Linda represents the interests of its 33,000 members and oversees the future growth of the profession.

Ahmed Awladthani Chief Human Resources & Administration Officer

Mr. Ahmed Awladthani is a certified Management Accountant (CMA) from Institute of Management Accountant in the United State of America. With over 19 years of rewarding experience across various technical and corporate disciplines, Mr. Ahmed embarked on his enriched professional journey with Oman LNG as an Instrument Engineer in 2000. Subsequently, he held many leadership and managerial roles in companies like Oman Oil and Shell across the comprehensive technical side of the business such as Automation and Control, Project Management and Asset Management. Mr. Ahmed reconnected with Oman LNG in 2016 as the Chief Internal Auditor. In 2018, he became the Chief Human Resources & Administration Officer. Currently, he is leading a comprehensive enhancement “Tatweer” with the mission of placing Oman LNG’s Human Capital as a top Quartile Organisation

Sara Elmouldi Head of Administrative Direction

Ms. Sara Elmouldi is a dynamic and visionary corporate executive with over 30 years of experience in HR sector and people management. Holding a master’s degree in Business Administration, she has been spending a lot of time investigating new opportunities and theories in the world of people and culture. Currently she is serving as the head of Administrative Department at the Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company (STEG) where she is making a great contribution to revitalising the workforce and culture of Tunisia’s energy sector. Her background in wages, social security and taxation policy, human resources information system, and change management, have been helping STEG create unique workplace cultures based on values and performances.

Ricardo Cabete CEO, Founder and Emotional Intelligence Trainer

Mr. Ricardo Cabete is a specialised Trainer in Emotional Intelligence and a Professional Speaker. With a Post-Graduate degree in Emotional Intelligence and international certifications in NLP, Coaching and Emotional Intelligence, Mr. Ricardo is an innovative thinker and transformative life and business coach with a record of exceptional results helping organisations and individuals become more productive and efficient. It’s worth mentioning here that MR. Ricardo became the 2017 European Champion of Public Speaking (Toastmasters International), placing in the Top 30 Speakers in the World. His mission is to help people be happier and more successful through the development of Emotional Intelligence skills. His workshops and keynotes are powerful, interactive and life-changing.

Mohammed Masoud Al Kharusi Chairman

Mr. Mohammed Masoud Al Kharusi is the Chairman of Intersearch, Oman. Holds a BSc in Industrial Mathematics and MSc in Numerical & Functional Analysis from the University of London, Mr. Mohammed has a very good business understanding of the Oil & Gas sector and his 44 + years of experiences cover both Management of Human Resources and Information technology. He was involved in the major change projects in Shell, Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) and Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) in transforming mainly the HR, IT and Business Planning processes. He is passionate about HR transformation.

Dr. Humaid Salim Hamed Alhinai Trainer at Leadership and Human Resources Development

Dr. Humaid Al Hinai is an engagement and culture thought leader and workforce scientist. He holds a PhD in Human Resources and Management, and is an experienced trainer, facilitator and coach at Sultan Qaboos University. Dr. Humaid is also a popular speaker and regularly engages audiences on topics related to the Human Resources and Development. He has conducted many Soft Skills Courses for the Government and Private sectors in Oman and abroad, helping organizations to achieve high performance.

Mostafa Hamed Abd El Khaleq Learning & Development Senior Expert

As Learning & Development Expert for Omantel, Mr. Mostafa Hamed Abd El Khaleq is responsible for leading strategic initiatives to accelerate business transformation across the organisation. Over the past year, he has been instrumental in steering programmes such as Leadership academy, Commercial academy, Corporate enablers academy and Telecom academy. Prior to joining Omantel, he was with Vodafone where he worked closely with teams to bring the best in them.

Anuraag Garg Coaching Programme Manager

Ms. Anu is a Chartered Organisational Psychologist and Accredited Master Executive Coach. She has worked in the Oil and Gas Sector for over 20 years, with Shell as Vice President HR, Learning and Organisational Effectiveness. She has been working with Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) since 2018. During her career, she has worked with several Fortune 500 companies specialising in Leadership Assessment and Development and Executive Coaching. Her work with C suite leaders and their Teams has taken her all over the world, combining her love of travel with her passion for helping people achieve their potential.

Saif Khalfan Khalifa Al Busaidi Vice President of HR, CSR, and Admin

A seasoned senior executive with significant board room exposure, Mr. Saif Khalfan Khalifa Al Busaidi has strong experience in setting up, transforming and growing businesses, with specific expertise in HR, Organisational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Lean Practices and Operations. His strong operational capabilities were developed during his tenure with PDO and Sohar Aluminum. Coupled with his business acumen, Mr. Saif has a unique perspective and insight into what’s working, what’s not, and what’s forthcoming in the field of HR.

Abdulla Al Hamed Managing Partner

Mr. Abdulla has over eighteen years of professional experience in various fields including Strategic Planning, Business Development, Project and Product Management, ICT, and Islamic Finance. He also has a proven ability to successfully analyse organisation's critical business requirements, identify deficiencies and potential opportunities, develop innovative and opportunities for enhancing competitiveness, increase revenues and improve customer service offerings. Mr. Abdulla received awards for helping in developing the Commerce and Industry Road Map (2002-06) for the Kingdom of Bahrain, and for participating in setting the national strategy for ICT by the "National Supreme Committee for ICT" which lead Bahrain eGovernment initiative to achieve first place in the Middle East, third in Asia and thirteenth place in the world in the UN's eGovernment survey 2009.

Nidal Qanadilo Managing Partner

Nidal is a leader in MENA’s entrepreneurship space, building ecosystems and helping hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs build successful companies. He’s an expert in developing corporate innovation systems and building organizational absorptive capacity - carving entrepreneurial-thinking powered pathways to anticipate and adapt to market disruptions, opportunities, and emerging technologies. Nidal is currently working on national programs aimed at upskilling and ‘placing’ human capital in the digital economy, through a proven demand-supply approach. He advises leading local and global private sector and developmental organizations and sits on many innovation-focused advisory boards. Nidal is currently raising an early-stage tech venture capital fund.

Ahmed Abdel Abd-ElMoniem Learning & Development Sr. Professional “Lead” for Multinational Corporates and Local Markets

Mr. Ahmed is a Learning & Development Senior professional with progressive experience in developing, managing and leading a wide range of L&D strategies for multiple multinational organizations. As a strategic thinker, he has been helping leading companies in transferring the way they create value by generating many ideas in brainstorming sessions, and adopting a hands-on approach in prototyping and testing to tackle contemporary challenges. As a thought leader, he leads the L&D team and ensures delivery of induction, functional and leadership capability development through performance monitoring, coaching and motivating team members.

Mostafa Ahmed Kombor Chief Operation Officer

An experienced and innovative leader with 18+ years of management experience in the IT, ICT, Telecommunications & Training sectors. Prior to join the company, he held several senior and leadership positions at Genius Solutions LLC, Samatel, Omantel, Oman Mobile & Mideast Data Systems. Mr. Mostafa is skilled in building and managing business units and divisions across a diversity of markets and successfully delivering strategic growth, business development and operational improvements. As a creative leader and head of business units, he has a passion for team development. He has significant experience in strategy, P&L responsibility, leadership, innovation, product development and management, business optimisation and partnership management. With a strong belief that the success of a team lies in performance development coaching, he continues to develop coaching skills and strive to be a hands-on and above all enthusiastic team leader and coach.

Haitham Abdullah Al-Kharusi Vice President - Consumer Business

Mr. Haitham Abdullah Al-Kharusi is vice-president of the consumer business unit at Omantel. He has more than 15 years of international experience in telecoms and other industrial sectors. With a master’s degree in marketing from Edinburgh Business School and a master’s degree in development, administration and planning from the University of Bristol, prior to joining Omantel Mr. Al-Kharusi held senior management positions at the UAE’s Etisalat, Zanzibar’s Zantel, the local Nawras and Oman LNG. He successfully led and supported business transformations across these telecom companies, making significant progress in reducing costs and improving operating effectiveness.

Maria Sarfaraz Ahmed Country HR Head

Ms. Maria Sarfaraz Ahmed is a multi-award winning Omani national: Winner of Middle East and North Africa Awards; Best Business Leader 2018 & 2019; Best Personal Brand 2019 and World Women Leadership Award 2019. With 13+ years of extensive experience leading large scale HR Transformations, she helps organisations drive results and shape their culture while serving as a steward of change in creating a highly engaged and valued workforce. At the cross roads of HR and Technology, she is one of the leading practitioners in her field, and is continuously passionate about improving the employee experience through innovative talent strategies.

Abdulmohsen Bushehri Accounts Director - Gulf

Mr. Abdulmohsen Bushehri is the Enterprise Accounts Director of LinkedIn Talent Solutions. As a leading thought leader, Mr. Abdulmohsen has been helping professionals achieve more in their careers. He collaborates with people and software to shape the business strategy, identifies human capital implications and designs and deploys people practices enhancing performance and productivity. Mr. Abdulmohsen is gifted with a unique perspective and insight into what’s working, what’s not, and what’s forthcoming in the field of people analytics. This helps client to focus on things that matter most.

Nawal Nasser Saleh Al Mahyijari Consultant Psychiatrist, Facilitator Emotional Intelligence & Trainer Communication Skills

Dr. Nawal Nasser Saleh Al Mahyijari has doctorate certification in psychosomatic medicine from McGill University , Canada.
She is also a member of various committees and the head of psychiatry unit in the Royal Hospital, Oman.
Dr. Nawal is capable of addressing all types of issue profiles, as well as personality and trait profiles, by virtue of her education and experience. She engages employees in various mental health and wellness programs, improves their access to quality health care and provides tools to help them better navigate today's complicated health care delivery system.She has training in Cognitive Behavioral therapy , Interpersonal psychotherapy and psycho-dynamic psychotherapy. She is conducting various workshops including; communication skills and emotional intelligence workshops.

Hanan Abdullah Al Harthy Professional Coach

Ms. Hanan Abdullah Al Harthy is a certified coach, and is the Vice President of the International Coach Federation (ICF), Oman. Recognised as one of the Sultanate’s leading advocates of employee wellbeing, she has extensive experience in performance coaching and mentoring, which individuals and teams to improve their performance, grow personally and professionally. She also consults with institutions to help develop their HR strategies, thereby inspiring employees to turn their passion and dreams into a reality.

Ameena Nusairi CEO

Ms. Ameena Nusairi is the first Emirati to work as a consultant to the Birkman International assessment from the United States. She has tested the Birkman assessment on more than 200 individuals across 10 institutions. She has more than 14 years of experience in the private and public sector, worked in various positions in the field of consultancy & self-development, life coach & consultant in project management and professional development. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in translation and psychology as well as a Master’s degree in public administration from Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government, in addition to a Diploma from the British Institute in Personality Analysis, an accredited trainer certificate from the Canadian International Center, and a Diploma in Strategic Leadership from Harvard University, USA.

Shahzeb Ali Practice Director

With over 12 years designing complex HR Solutions in the Middle East across different industries, Mr. Shahzeb Ali comes with rich background in Human Capital Management (HCM). He holds the capabilities in driving Centre of Excellence (COE) projects for HCM across India and overseas; designing functional requirement specifications; reviewing project documents; resolving critical issues; and implementing new technologies. He is currently heading SAP SuccessFactor practice for the Middle East region. During his tenure, Mr. Shahzeb has completed seven End-to-End SAP HCM Projects, and was responsible for building and developing a first class, sustainable Managed Services capable of delivering and exceeding customer expectations.

Serdzan Simsek Arnautovic Recruiter – CEE & MEA

Mr. Serdzan Simsek Arnautovic spearheads recruitment at Facebook for Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa & Turkey for the Global Business Group. With a strong analytical streak, a solid business understanding and passion for diversity, he works closely with Facebook teams to bring the best talent. Prior to joining Facebook, he worked at Amazon, recruiting for the digital Kindle business and product launches in the EU. Fluent in several languages and with a solid knowledge of the European recruitment market, Mr. Serdzan has worked on cross-border recruitment projects with some of the largest financial institutions.

Huda Abdullah Al-Habsi Senior Advisor Technology

With more than 20 years of experience in the Telecommunications Industry, Ms. Huda has vast experience in both IT and Business. While focusing on building and maintaining highly successful business relationships as well as contributing as a vital and dynamic leader, she has been appointed in various managerial and leadership positions within Omantel in both IT and Marketing departments. She has also been working as the director at Shell Marketing Company Board of Directors, and a member at the Shell Oman Marketing Audit Committee for the last 4 years.

Dr. Aamal Abdulla Sulaiman Ambusaidi Consultant Psychiatrist, Professional Trainer & Life Coach

Many people and organisations have already experienced Dr. Aamal’s impactful message live on the National TV, radio stations and Arab TV as well. Dr. Aamal attained her MD in Psychiatry from the Sultan Qaboos University and a fellowship in Brain and Therapeutics from the University of Toronto, Canada, before navigating her career in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy and Mindfulness based Psychotherapy.
With an extensive experience in training and coaching for individuals and organizations , she has a rare mix of creative talent and empathy that fuels her desire to help people grow and to keep teams engaged. She is the founder of life-academy.net , an online platform for growth and development of individuals as well as a resource for trainning services and mental health plans for organizations.
In addition, Dr. Aamal has 8 years experience in community work and has launched several mental health campaigns. She is currently working on the ( Blooming Works) initiative that promotes mental well-being in the workplace. She has been a key speaker in several occupational health and safety conferences as well as majlis al shura ,state council , governmental and private organizations.

Dana Bukhammas Director Human Resources

Ms. Dana Bukhammas has been investing in state-of-art development programmes that enable employees to drive the organisation strategic objectives and sustainable growth.
As always, her focus is on Human Capital Development and creating a culture that empowers employees to perform and excel. She has implemented employee engagement programmes that are in line with the organisation’s direction to ensure alignment towards the organisation’s objectives. She has also manage a Youth Development Programme as part of the organisation community engagement programme that focuses on youth empowerment.

Zuweina Humaid Al Minji HR Business Partnering Manager

Ms. Zuweina is an HR professional with 30+ years in different HR roles in PDO, including two assignments with Shell in Europe. She has worked in Leadership Development, Talent Management, Manpower (Demand) planning, Learning & Development and now HR Business Partner Manager leading the team of HR Business Partners who represent HR at every Leadership team across PDO. In addition, Ms. Zuweina manages the Diversity and Inclusion strategy execution for PDO. She believes in helping others to become their best, while developing and aligning HR solutions to create and sustain a competitive advantage for the organisation.

Dr. Al Fadhal Abbas Al Hinai CEO

Dr. Alfadhal Abbas Alhinai is the CEO of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry. As a results-oriented and entrepreneurial-minded leader on human capital, culture and leadership, Dr. Alfadhal is a sought-after voice in Oman on all matters affecting work, workers and the workplace. His career spans over 20 years as a CEO, Director, and Founder in both the not-for-profit and for-profit space. With the perfect blend of an Engineering degree and knowledge of Business Analytics and Strategic Management, he has built and led many productive teams, creating a winning culture towards achieving outstanding results.

Said Al-Shanfari CEO

Mr. Said Salim Said Al-Shanfari has rich experience working in leadership roles in the marketing and communications sectors across Oman and the GCC region. With his leadership skills and strategic thinking, Mr. Al-Shanfari aims to promote Oman and OCEC as a hub for regional and international conferences, exhibitions, live events, as well as showcasing the natural beauty and essence of Oman. Not to mention, he brings with him a wealth of experience from his tenures in Ooredoo Oman as Director of Business Marketing, and most recently as the General Manager of Marketing Communication and Performance at Omantel.

Engr. Ahmad M. Alghamdi Group Human Resources Officer

Mr. Alghamdi has more than 19 years of experience in Human Resources and Business Management in general. He has worked in many industries, including Retail, Aviation, FMCG, Manufacturing, Health Care, Consulting & Communication. Currently, he holds the position of Chief People Officer at stc Group, the leading telecommunication Group in the Middle East. Before joining stc, he used to work in Mercer Consulting, leading many projects with the baggiest companies in the region. Ahmad also sits on the Board of Directors at many companies and chairs Remuneration & Nomination committees for some. He is passionate toward the new ways of managing Human Capital such as “Future Workforce,” “Digital Transformation,” & “People Analytics.”

Asma Al Ghabshi Human Resources Consultant

Ms. Asma Al Ghabshi is an accomplished corporate executive with more than 16 years of local and international experience in Human Resources management. She has worked with leaders at all levels in Oman, Qatar, Egypt and the Netherlands, and has amassed a broad wealth of experiences consisting of human capital, workforce and career development, policy, training and development, operational and change management. Ms. Asma’s expertise lies in providing solutions and strategies for achieving leadership excellence and in building high performance and inclusive workplace cultures where all talent can thrive.

Moosa Alfarei Media Presenter and Editor

Leader of a prominent public facing user forum ‘Atheer’, Mr. Moosa Alfarei has been an idea generator transforming perceptions and industries since he began his professional career. He is a charismatic and visionary speaker at all parts of his engaging career. Under his leadership, Atheer has radically changed how people collaborate and engage on a social media for their views and reviews on public affairs. Mr. Moosa is the first person to establish academic virtual content for distance learning in the Sultanate, at the Institute of Shari’a Sciences, accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education.

Naif Ali Hamed Al Abri Executive Director

Naif Al Abri comes with 17 years of experience with different development projects in the country. He started his career with the national carrier Oman Air during 2003-2013, handled different roles most notably Assistant Manager Development Engineering, participated in many projects with development and strategy.

In 2013, he moved to a different role with Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) as a project development manager where he amplified his business knowledge and enhanced strategic capabilities to handle major projects in a global business context. In 2015, he became the Director of Projects Development to lead a team on mega projects related to Power generations and water desalination with a later focus on renewables.
Naif is currently leading Oman Ground Handling company as the Executive Director since June 2019.

Naif received an MBA from University of Strathclyde, Glasgow UK. As well as Bachelors of the engineering University of West of England, Bristol UK.

He is also a graduate of the cohort 3 of the national CEO program which was sponsored under the Diwan of Royal Court in collaboration with IMD institute, Switzerland.

H H Sayyid Dr. Adham Al SaidFounding Partner, The Firm for Business and Economic Consulting

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H.E. Eng. Salim Al AufiMinister of Energy & Minerals, Ministry of Energy & Minerals

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H.E. Sayyid Salim Al BusaidiUndersecretary, Ministry of Labour for Human Resources Development

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H.E. Eng. Naif Ali Al-AbriPresident, Civil Aviation Authority ( CAA)

A holder of Bachelors of Aerospace Engineering degree and an MBA from UK universities and a graduate of the Nationals CEOs program (IMD, Switzerland).

Worked for over nine years with the national airline (Oman Air) in a competitive engineering environment with multinational team to achieve the company’s mission of providing a safe and cost effective operation which was a great fostering experience.

Furthermore, worked with Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) as a Director of Projects Development to lead the Projects Development team, which is considered one of the core departments in OPWP, that manages the procurement of all new power and water desalination projects for the country through a full private sector participation.

Furthermore, for 18 months , he had led Transom Handling, as an Executive Director, which is a large ground handling organization that undergone a transformation program to ensure its competitiveness and sustainability in the face of competition.

He has been the Acting CEO of TRANSOM group of companies (5 aviation services companies) which he had successfully led a 100 days program. With the government decision of restructuring the aviation sector in Oman, he was tasked to lead the restructuring team to ensure all necessary plans are designed and executed to achieve the set outcomes.

Additionally, he had been seconded to Oman Investment Authority (OIA) as Synergies Director under the RAWABET program in order to lead a team that will explore various opportunities of synergies between government companies under OIA.

Effective 1st August 2021, he had been appointed by His Majesty The Sultan of Oman as President of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Oman until date.

HE Mohammed Al KindiGovernor, Governor of Batinah

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HE Thomas Friedrich SchneiderAmbassador , German Embassy Muscat

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H.E. Talal Al RahbiAmbassador , Ministry of Foreign Affairs . Oman

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Peter Cheese CEO, CIPD

Peter is the CEO of the CIPD, the professional body for HR and People Development. Since January 2019, he has been co-chair of The Flexible Working Task Force, a partnership across government departments, business groups, trade unions and charities, to increase the uptake of flexible working. He is also Chair of Engage for Success and the What Works Centre for Wellbeing.

Peter writes and speaks widely on the development of HR, the future of work, and the key issues of leadership, culture and organisation, people and skills. In 2021, his book ‘The New World of Work’ was published, exploring the many factors shaping work, workplaces, workforces and our working lives, and the principles around which we can build a future that is good for people, for business and for societies.

Prior to joining the CIPD in 2012 Peter was Chair of the Institute of Leadership and Management, an Executive Fellow at London Business School, and held a number of Board level roles. He had a long career in consulting at Accenture working with organisations around the world, and in his last seven years there was Global Managing Director for the firm’s human capital and organisation consulting practice.

He is a Fellow of the CIPD, a Fellow of AHRI (the Australian HR Institute), the Royal Society of Arts, and the Academy of Social Sciences. He’s also a Companion of the Institute of Leadership and Management, the Chartered Management Institute, and the British Academy of Management. He holds honorary doctorates from Bath University, Kingston University and Birmingham City University.

Dr. Amer Al RawasExecutive Chairman, Concordia Group

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Sheikh Aimen Al HosniCEO, Oman Airports Management Company (OAMC)

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Hashil Al MahrouqiCEO, OMRAN Group

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Dr. Amer AL MataniCEO, Oman LNG

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Sheikh Mohammed Al HarthiCEO, Nitaj

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Dr. Al Fadhal Abbas Al HinaiCEO, Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Dr. Alfadhal Abbas Alhinai is the CEO of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry. As a results-oriented and entrepreneurial-minded leader on human capital, culture and leadership, Dr. Alfadhal is a sought-after voice in Oman on all matters affecting work, workers and the workplace. His career spans over 20 years as a CEO, Director, and Founder in both the not-for-profit and for-profit space. With the perfect blend of an Engineering degree and knowledge of Business Analytics and Strategic Management, he has built and led many productive teams, creating a winning culture towards achieving outstanding results.

Said Al-ShanfariCEO, Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre

Mr. Said Salim Said Al-Shanfari has rich experience working in leadership roles in the marketing and communications sectors across Oman and the GCC region. With his leadership skills and strategic thinking, Mr. Al-Shanfari aims to promote Oman and OCEC as a hub for regional and international conferences, exhibitions, live events, as well as showcasing the natural beauty and essence of Oman. Not to mention, he brings with him a wealth of experience from his tenures in Ooredoo Oman as Director of Business Marketing, and most recently as the General Manager of Marketing Communication and Performance at Omantel.

Abdul-Amir AjmiExternal Affairs & Value Creation Director, PDO

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Engr. Ahmad M. AlghamdiGroup Human Resources Officer, Saudi Telecom Company

Mr. Alghamdi has more than 19 years of experience in Human Resources and Business Management in general. He has worked in many industries, including Retail, Aviation, FMCG, Manufacturing, Health Care, Consulting & Communication. Currently, he holds the position of Chief People Officer at stc Group, the leading telecommunication Group in the Middle East. Before joining stc, he used to work in Mercer Consulting, leading many projects with the baggiest companies in the region. Ahmad also sits on the Board of Directors at many companies and chairs Remuneration & Nomination committees for some. He is passionate toward the new ways of managing Human Capital such as “Future Workforce,” “Digital Transformation,” & “People Analytics.”

Maryam Saif Group Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer , Zain Group

Qualified in Strategy Execution from Said Business School, University of Oxford and Certified in Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. A member of both The British Psychological Society and the Association for Coaching, a Practitioner in Change Management, a Fellow of the IRP and CIPD Level 7 Coaching and Mentoring qualified, and a CIRCYOULAR Master.

Scaling internal change strategically and effectively across multiple countries.

An intentional and transformative approach to shaping the organisations culture and community creatively and purposefully. Nurturing an environment grounded on trust, ownership, and accountability.

Advocating for a diverse, equitable and inclusive society.

Abdulmalik Al Balushi Chief People Officer, Asyad Group

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Ashraf Hamed Al MamariChief Executive People , Technology and Culture, OQ Group

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Khulood Al LawatiBoard Member – Audit Committee, Nama Group

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Dr Yousrey ElsharkawiChairman, Egyptian African Businessmen’s Association

Yaousrey Elsharkawi
More than 33 Years of International experience in all kind of diversified business, wide & advanced range of relationships with all the key investors & traders in more than 68 countries around the globe.

Dr Elsharkawi us the cofounder and Chairman for H.O.C economic group , which consists of 3 of well known companies are located in Cairo with around 16 business arms around the globe.
www.hoceconomicgr.com
Meanwhile, Dr Elsharkawi is the Chairman for EABA - Egyptian African Businessmen’s Association, one of the leaders in african business communities.
www.eaba-com.com

Dr. Salah AlEissaPartner And Executive Director , THARWAH

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Dr. Fatma Al HajriNational Manpower Planning Manager , PDO

Fatma Al Hajri has graduated from Sultan Qaboos University in 2004 with
distinction, followed by a Master’s Degree from Queensland University, Australia with
distinction in 2006, and A PhD from University of Edinburgh, UK in 2013 entitled
Assessment and Evaluation Methodologies in Higher Education.  She has worked as an
assistant professor at the Colleges of Applied Sciences, followed by leading the Foundation
Programs for 6 Colleges of Applied Sciences in 2006 & 2008 consecutively. She has
established the first National Graduate Survey Department at the Ministry of Higher
Education in 2015 Followed by Establishing the First National Behavioral Economics Unit
(Nudge Unit) at the Supreme Council of planning (Ministry of Economy currently) in 2020.
She has joined PDO in 2019 and served in several roles namely ICV Assurance Lead &
Emdad Manager. Emdad team has won two awards in 2022 (OPES and Alam AlIktisad ).

Ahmed Mohammed Al BannaCEO, Origin Group

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Dr. Adhari AlZaabiAssistant Professor , Sultan Qaboos University

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Dr. Ali Al LawatiHead of Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene, Exploration and Production , HSSE Department, OQ

Dr. Ali Mohammed Al Lawati, MBA, NEBOSH (General Certificate), Arab Board of Family Medicine, MRCGP(Int.), Dip. Child Health, MD, BSc (Medical Sciences). Graduated from Sultan Qaboos University, currently working as Head of Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene in Exploration and Production, HSSE Department , Upstream at OQ. Recently completed ICF training, Certified Train the Trainer . With the leadership, communication and many other skills and the expertise Wellbeing is very important topic which to be dissected and discussed

Dr. Rania AlGhamdiHR Services Director , Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare

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Dr. Magdi A. IsmailPrincipal Consultant, Director MENA & Türkiye, TTM ASSOCIATES

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Asma Al GhabshiHuman Resources Consultant, Oman Shell

Ms. Asma Al Ghabshi is an accomplished corporate executive with more than 16 years of local and international experience in Human Resources management. She has worked with leaders at all levels in Oman, Qatar, Egypt and the Netherlands, and has amassed a broad wealth of experiences consisting of human capital, workforce and career development, policy, training and development, operational and change management. Ms. Asma’s expertise lies in providing solutions and strategies for achieving leadership excellence and in building high performance and inclusive workplace cultures where all talent can thrive.

Haithem AlBalawiChief Human Resources Officer, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare

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Awad AlghamdiGeneral Manager, Human Capital, Sipchem

Mr. Awad Al-Ghamdi holds a Bachelor Degree of English Translation from King Saud University. He has an extensive experience of 22 years and held different Human Resources leadership positions in both Petrochemicals and Mining industries.

In addition, he held the role of the Board Secretary of a major Joint Venture in the region. Also, he is an NRC Member.

Awad joined Sipchem June 2021, as the General Manager, Human Capital contributing to the success of Sipchem Strategy as People are at the center of the company’s growth mandate. Committed to investing in upskilling programs and job-specific training modules. Focusing on not only ensuring people capabilities are inline with Sipchem’s ambitions, but also unlock efficiencies in the organization. These efforts are part of a wider range of programs that are reflection of our Employee Care.

Khawla Al AmriGeneral Manager HR, Oman Environmental Services Management Holding Company (be'ah)

Extensive acquired HR knowledge, sound judgment and a proven track record of success years in utilities, industrial, telecom, educational, academic and consultancy experience.
Seasoned and accomplished Human Resource Professional with expertise reflecting year-on-year success in propelling organizations to thrive through change by fostering culture transformation. Natural mentor and progressive executive determined to attract and develop the business’s essential resource, Human Capital.
Sterling's career reputation in directing holistic HR functions & aligning the key components underpin a successful business-driven HR advantage. Comprehensive experience of 19 years in Human Resources, creating and continuously improving HR processes focused on corporate and employee success, recognized for meticulous decisive processes prowess that leads to sustained growth.
Advanced HR acumen with proven excellence in improvising business returns by innovating human capital with the educated workforce needed to negotiate ambiguity and paradox. Developed and retained the best talent to capacitate businesses for evolution and profitability.
Optimistic, empowering HR leaders with high intelligence to direct organization-wide initiatives, provide training to foster high-performance, hire driven professionals, and create a respect-based work culture.

Basil AyassRegional Sales Lead, Google

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Murtaza LukmaniEMEA Product Lead, Google Inc

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Moosa AlfareiMedia Presenter and Editor, Atheer.om

Leader of a prominent public facing user forum ‘Atheer’, Mr. Moosa Alfarei has been an idea generator transforming perceptions and industries since he began his professional career. He is a charismatic and visionary speaker at all parts of his engaging career. Under his leadership, Atheer has radically changed how people collaborate and engage on a social media for their views and reviews on public affairs. Mr. Moosa is the first person to establish academic virtual content for distance learning in the Sultanate, at the Institute of Shari’a Sciences, accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education.

Mohammad Abu AlRobChief Executive Officer, PROCAPITA Management Consulting

Mohammad Abu Al-Rob is a business leader with over 18 years of extensive experience in Human Resource Management, HR Consulting, HR Technology, and Digitalization.
Throughout his career in the consulting industry, Abu Al-Rob has contributed to the success of many projects, establishing himself as an added value to the HR community in the Middle East. His innovative, forward-thinking, and strategic approach drove Mohammad to launch PROCAPITA and ZENITHR, through which he aims to disrupt the HR industry.
After years of leadership, Abu Al-Rob has become an acclaimed public speaker, a strategic advisor to many companies, and an influential HR expert.

Dr. Kaissar JabrSerior Consultant, Monty Holding

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Asma BajawaFounder & Managing Director , People First HR Consultancy

Asma is the Founder and Managing Director of PeopleFirst HR Consultancy which is an award winning consultancy serving the GCC and Middle East region. Born and bred in the UK, Asma is a seasoned HR professional with more than 40 years of experience gained in the UK and Middle East region. No stranger to hard work, Asma has built a successful career from the grass root level and has held several senior HR Directorship roles in the corporate sector and now has 15 years of experience in professional services. In addition to this, Asma is currently serving as a Senior Advisor to the UAE Federal Government and is working closely with the Minister for Government Development and the Future.

A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) UK, and with an MBA from Kingston University (UK), Asma has successfully led and implemented numerous large-scale transformation projects for high profile organisations across a diverse range of industries within government, semi-government and the private sector.

Dr. Rawan HassanPsychologist, Culture & Wellness Solution Senior Expert, TTM Associates

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Abdulrahman Alsheail Director-General , The Institute of Public Administration, KSA

Abdulrahman Alsheail is an award-winning HR thought leader helping organizations drive operational and employee experience enhancements through the alignment of business and people strategies. Recognized for an innovative approach to recruitment/retention, compensation, benefits, payroll, training and development, policy development and administration, employee relations, and performance management. Known for refining and implementing the strategic plan for HR, overseeing processes and programs supporting HR transformation.

DR. Reem Abdullah BahwanOrthopaedics Surgeon and RTT Associate, Hidden Senses

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Dr. Samer SamiHR & OD Lead Consultant, JCIC Tech

Dr. Samer Sami is an influential HR speaker, facilitator, and consultant, who works with individuals and organizations, to effectively and efficiently, enhance their HR competencies, capabilities, and outcomes.

His twenty-five-year experience has enabled him to work in different business sectors of which are airlines, manufacturing, semi-conductor, higher education, technology, management training, and business consultancy. In addition, he has facilitated more than 8200 training hours, for around 3215 trainees and 73 client organizations in eight countries (Syria, Japan, USA, Malaysia, Iraq, Turkey, Sultanate of Oman, and KSA.)

Dr. Muhanned Al AsfoorHR Expert, Omantel

Accomplished business leader with an eclectic mix of experiences spanning 23 years and ranging across public administration, banking, telecommunications, Human resources, building regional markets for Omantel, strengthening brand positioning and P&L management. Tenacious leader with a background in business administration and a proven track record in forging key partnerships with government & prover sector organizations, increasing sales revenues and improving bottom-line profitability. Highly motivated and driven senior management executive with proven skills in building strong teams and organizational capabilities.

Faiz Al MaskiryCEO, AJYAL HR Solutions & Services LLC

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Arthur CarmazziOrganizational Culture Thought Leader , Directive Communication International (Asia)

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Joze PiranianGlobal TEDx Speaker, Yes Way Joze

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H.E. Abdullah Al AnziAmbassador, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Holy Mosques to the Sultanate of Oman.

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Omar Al Zeidi People Analytics Lead, PDO

Seasoned professional with 11+ years of experience in the Energy sec-tor and a niche specialty in the applications of data science and artificial intelligence in Human Resource and People Analytics.

Amir El AssaadGeneral Manager - MENA, PROCAPITA Management Consulting

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Hamed Al TamamiTalent Optimizer - Entrepreneur, Executive Coach, Facilitator , Future Match Human Resources Consultancy

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Ahmed AbdelmoniemSenior Learning and Development Manager, Vodafone

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Mohammad Azzouqa Organizational Development, Employee Relations and Diversity & Inclusion Manage, Zain Jordan

A Human Resources Specialist, created, managed, worked with and/or influenced most things that impact good work behavior, performance and outcomes, with a focus on the leader’s influence.

Hany SorourL&D Subject Matter Expert, Bbusinesss

Professional Background: Hany Sorour is an intra-interpersonal skills and human development trainer with a hands-on experience in emotional intelligence field with more than 20 years’ experience in various industries such as sales, customer service, technical support, call center, training & development. Hany is passionate about adding value to each business he works with and aims to develop a long term business relationship with all of the clients. He shares this passion and consistently demonstrates a high level of integrity, customer service and professionalism. He has passion for education and believes that the purpose of education is to bring the best out in people. He engages participants of his workshops both logically and emotionally, so they become aware of their own potential and helps them to understand the responsibility of self-management and inside out approach to personal growth. He is dedicated to facilitate people in improving their lives. He has intense dedication towards improving personal and organizational performances.
Hany has gained extensive experience in handling training projects in very diverse sectors of economy. He specializes in the design and delivery of soft skills, leadership and management training workshops that have been delivered for a variety of different organizations in the public and private sector. He has facilitated many successful workshops in Egypt and Gulf Region. Through Hany’s wide experience in handling training projects, he has managed to lead effective workshops, and communicate objectives in a clear manner. His vast experience both as a training projects leader, and as a trainer, has helped him tremendously in extending his knowledge and practices in that area to participants worldwide, where they have benefitted a lot from his experience. He is well known for his ability to effectively communicate, and has shared his practices for effectively handling trainings, where his practices have been vastly shared, not only through knowledge but also through practice.

Maya KrzyzanowskaSenior Consultant , Hogan Assessment Systems

Maya Krzyzanowska is a senior consultant on Hogan’s international distributors team. In her role, Maya supports Hogan distributors throughout the Middle East, Africa, the United Kingdom, Turkey, and Greece.
Specializing in strategic HR and business development, Maya also has experience in the oil sector, business consulting, and organizational development. Her expertise includes HR operational excellence, leadership development, communication, and team growth projects.
During her career, Maya has held the roles of coach, facilitator, assessor, and workshop master. With work experience spanning three continents, she has led numerous international programs aimed at linking HR strategies with long-term business objectives. Maya holds a master’s degree in business administration from the
Warsaw Business School, as well as master’s degrees in political science and biology.

Alaa HalawiThe Future of Employee Experience, New Metrics

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Hasan AlSharqiManaging Director , QPlus for Inspection and Quality Solutions

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Abdulrazaq Abdullah AlzaabiOmantel Gen - Z, Omantel

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Aisha Al BalushiAssistant Analyst/ Investor Relation , Omantel

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Dharini SureshEmployee Experience Specialist & VIVA Global Black Belt, Microsoft (MEA)

With over 15 years of experience, she works with HR & People Analytics Leaders supporting Microsoft customers,

To understand the impact from data driven Insights & organization networks,
Creating a social culture of Learning & Knowledge sharing,
Design meaningful employee experiences that align to purpose & mission,
Digital & Cultural transformation that leads to greater employee engagement