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Dr. Yousuf Hamed AL Balushi is a leading Omani Economist, strategic advisor and board leader with 25 years of career success contributing passionately to Oman’s development and its long-term growth and prosperity He currently serves as Founder and Managing Director for Smart Investment Gateway (SIG) an organization providing boutique consulting services to public and private sector clients in helping them to position themselves and efficiently navigate Oman's investment landscape. SIG is an SME authorized by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Investment Promotion to undertake investment, finance, management, and economic studies and consultations. Dr. Yousuf has worked with leading development entity’s including Oman Vision 2040 Taskforce as Chief Economist and as an advisor on foreign direct investment (FDI) to both Oman’s Supreme Council for Planning and the International Monetary Fund. Prior to this role Dr. Yousuf has worked at the Central Bank of Oman as Research Analyst for the Economic Research & Statistics Department. He has also contributed to academia as a Teaching Staff at Kings College, London, Gutech, Oman and Muscat University. He worked as part time researcher at the Sulyan Qaboos University. An avid speaker and writer he contributes on regional economic and business issues through leading publications that include books entitled “Omani Economy: Globalization and The Winds of Change”, 2018; “Oman Vision 2040: The pressures of questions and the entitlements of answers”, 2021 and Co-Editor for two books “Economic diversification in Gulf countries: The Private Sector as an Engine Of Growth” and “Economic diversification in Gulf countries: Comparing Global Challenges” (Palgrave Macmillan, 2017) Dr. Yousuf has a PhD in Economics from the prestigious King’s College, University of London. his thesis explored the impact of FDI on the contribution of the private sector to Oman’s economic development In his spare time Dr. Yousuf devotes himself to influencing as a speaker through radio, TV shows and publications in leading newspapers (https: //www.omaninvestgateway.com/publications) Dr. Yousuf Al Balushi is passionate about Oman’s development and investment potential. Indeed, he is committed to leveraging his substantial and significant experience to support the Sultanate’s long-term growth and prosperity. Vision, Strategy, Growth ~ Transformational Leadership ~ Board Relations & Leadership ~ Business Model Development ~ FDI Patterns & Drivers ~ Research ~ Business Orientation ~ Commercial Partnerships ~ Corporate Governance

As a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer at Oman Shipping Company S.A.O.C., I apply my marine engineering knowledge and skills to oversee and manage various engineering projects for the company's fleet of oil, chemical, and liquefied gas tankers. I have more than 10 years of experience in the mechanical and industrial engineering industry, with a focus on maritime operations and safety. I am passionate about continuous improvement and innovation, and I enjoy working with diverse teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions that meet the company's objectives and standards. I have successfully completed several training and certification programs in advanced chemical tanker cargo operations, survival craft and rescue boats, and tanker fire fighting. I am fluent in Arabic, English, and German, and I have a strong command of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. My goal is to contribute to the growth and excellence of Oman Shipping Company and the maritime sector in general.

MEP Manager / Operations Director / MEP Projects Manager Proven Projects Management, Projects Budgeting & Costing excellence Over the 18+ years’ experience in Fields of MEP in UAE, implemented many projects under my responsibility, in different types (Construction and Fit-Out, Long period and Fast-Track Projects), I have built up considerable skills and attributes that enabled me to become a Managing Director, which I believe will make a perfect value I can add to any organization. I have started my career as a mechanical site engineer, until reaching MEP projects manager, then MEP Managing Director, because of that, I have got a strong leadership skills with strong technical consultations, who’s always supporting his teams technically and professionally, whilst led and prepare the engineering functions with monitoring the performance and executions to ensure that the strategy translated in to operationality, and towards with following them day by day to achieve projects objectives. Preparing office functions by managing the account, contract, estimation, design, and Projects departments, to achieve annual business plan and Company targets and vision. Expertise and highly skilled in managing and coordinating the projects in all scales, have been involved in all stages of projects from Tendering, conceptual design, Cost Estimation, Contract, Budgeting, constructions, Financing to testing commissioning and close-out. Possesses hands on experience with managing projects independently and liaising with clients’ teams, Consultants and Main Contractors to deliver effective solutions. Adept in managing the projects’ with preparing and approve all projects progress plans, and monitor all the design and engineering works, to ensure alignment with the overall strategy and finances to ensure the projects are completed within the allocated budget limit and deliver on time. Excellent leader who leads Engineering teams, and Subcontractors towards achieving projects related objectives. Demonstrated the ability to add value to the organization consistently by reducing costs and improving efficiency, while delivering high quality projects. I have implemented and worked on many projects such As Residential, commercial and High-Rise Buildings, Hotel Apartment and Authorities building, Mosques, Schools, Warehouse and showrooms, compounds of villas, And MEP Facilities & Maintenance projects.

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Result-driven Software Development Engineer proficient in ASP.NET and graphic design using Figma and Adobe Illustrator. Demonstrated ability to design websites using platforms like Wix and WordPress. Familiar with Information Technology infrastructure library best practices. Seeking a challenging position in a reputable software company to contribute to its growth while further enhancing technical skills.

🌱 𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. 𝗜 𝗮𝗺 𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗜𝗖𝗙). 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀, 𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿, 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵. 🌱 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱, I work with groups and individuals across the Middle East and Europe, with a particular focus in Supervision for Team Coaches. As a supervisor, I support coaches to reflect on their Coaching Practice and move towards mastery. 🌱 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆, I’m proud to have served as the 2020 and 2021 Chair of the ICF Global Credential and Standards Board. I was the founding President of the ICF Oman Chapter, past EMEA Regional Advisory Council member and continue to serve on a number of ICF Global Committees. 🌱 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗮, I manage the coaching practice for an HR Consulting, arms-length to the Omani government, where leading organizations and their executive teams trust my expertise to enable them to get clarity on the results they want to achieve and how to accomplish them. 🌱 In the past, my experience also includes more than a decade in the corporate sales arena, including 9 years at General Electric, founding and running three small businesses and being a conference speaker in USA and Canada. 🌱 I am the author of two published books, co-author of another two, a frequent blogger and have articles published in traditional media outlets. 🌱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: .Coach Supervision for Team Coaches .Systemic Team Coaching .Executive Coaching .Online Personal & Professional Development Program 🌱 benitastaffordsmith@me.com

Two decades of professional experience, from Design management, Project Planning, Cost Control, Project Management, and Construction Management, Quality Management, Value Management, Change management, Buildability • An accomplished professional with extensive experience in Project and Construction Management on both Indian and international projects. • Extensive commercial and contracts experience on complex and technically demanding projects. • Highly developed skills to program, budget and manage Industrial/Commercial projects. • Strong Negotiation skills with client, vendors and suppliers. • Comprehensive background in engineering, construction and management methods • Project procurement and monitoring. Specialties: Design Build able Management - Project Management - Construction Management - People Management - Resource planning - Material Management - Vendor Development - Resource Development - Coordination/ Liaison - Remedial Measures - Commercial Negotiation - Executive Leadership - Client Relationship Management- Concept Development - Technical Support - Cost Management - Contract Management

An ambitious architectural engineer by education and a project manager by profession. Certified PMP, highly motivated, determined with a strong capability of problem-solving and decision making. Exceptional planning, organizational, and leadership skills with proven success in developing and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.