Board of Directors

Sheikh Salim Abdullah Al Rawas - Chairman

ChairmanSheikh Salim Abdullah Al Rawas is a Chairman of the Board of Kunooz Oman Holding SAOC, he is a pillar of strength for the company’s plan to be the future prominent player and leader in the mining business in Sultanate of Oman.

He is a pioneer Businessman who resumes a number of active roles with various public and private business ventures. His unrivalled dedication is a significant factor in the success of the organizations he is part of.

During the past period he has conceptualized and promoted six joint stock companies in Oman i.e. Omani Packaging; Gulf Plastics; Salalah Flour Mills; Vegetable Oils; Oman Ceramics; A’Saffa Foods (Poultry Farm).

Currently, he is the Chairman of Al Arkan Holding Company LLC; and Deputy Chairman of Al Rawas Holding LLC; managing more than 15 companies under both these Groups with a diverse portfolio ranging from energy, commodity and general trading, real estate, investment, consulting to mining and minerals.

Adding to his legacy of contributions to the business and education community in Sultanate of Oman, he was on the Board of the Central Bank of Oman, Oman Oil Company (OQ); Capital Market Authority and Sultan Qaboos University. He was also a Shura Council member and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dhofar Cattle Feed Co. and Oman Oil Marketing Co. SAOG.

He is the recipient of Royal Commendation by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos in 1990; and also, the Oman Businessman of the Year Award 2016.

Sheikh Muammer Abdullah Al Rawas - Vice Chairman

VCSheikh Muammer Abdullah Al Rawas is the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kunooz Oman Holding SAOC and a Board Member and Managing Director of Majan Mining Company LLC. He is also on the board of newly formed SIG (Salalah International Gypsum) Company. In addition to these, he is a Board Member in Al Rawas Holding LLC as well the Abdullah Saeed Bader Al Rawas Group since its inception.

Sheikh Muammer is well versed with various private and public business ventures. He began his career with Al Rawas Holding LLC where he has contributed immensely to the development of the company.

He has more than 25 years executive experience and is a seasoned professional who has been involved in all aspects of administration, management, and implementation. Seasoned director driven to achieve results through strategic planning and professional relationship building. Success in developing beneficial alliances between leaders to effectively drive growth and achieve goals.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Science and is a Graduate of King’s College of Business Administration, Oxford, United Kingdom.

Mr. Humayun Kabir

HumayunHumayun Kabir is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Azzan Bin Qais Education Group, the largest international school operator in Sultanate of Oman.

He brings 30 years of experience in the financial services and consulting sectors in England, Canada, Sultanate of Oman, and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with organizations like ABN Amro Bank Canada, Royal Bank of Canada, Saudi American Bank, Ernst & Young, Inforica Inc, Canada and National Bank of Oman.

He is a Board member at Kunooz Oman Holdings and Carmeuse Majan Oman. He also serves as Chairman of Majan Mining LLC Oman, he currently chairs the Kunooz Oman Audit and Human Resources Committee and also part of  the Executive Committee.

Humayun is a Canadian national.

He is MBA in General Management from the Ivey Business School, University of Western Ontario, Canada. Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Sheikh Yasser Abdullah Al Rawas

Sheikh Yasser Abdullah Al Rawas is an energetic and proficient executive who is well versed with various private and public business ventures. He has always strived and devoted his full time and energy for the success of the companies and ventures he was involved in.

He began his career with Al Rawas Holding LLC; and he has contributed immensely to the development of the company. He has more than 20 years executive experience and strong knowledge of administration and management as well as human resources, including strategic planning, leadership techniques, personnel recruitment, and compensation and benefits policies.

He is a team player and an experienced facilitator who can communicate with governments, investors, communities, and unions. His executive skills have successfully raised the company profile he is associated with.

He is a board member of Al Rawas Holding LLC, Salalah Flour Mills and Omani Packaging Co. SAOG. In addition, he is the Managing Director of Al Rasiyat Engineering M.E. LLC. Further, he is member of Audit and Human Resources Committees of Kunooz Oman Holding SAOC and Salalah Mills and is Chairman of the Audit Committee at Omani Packaging.

He has a Business Administration and Marketing Degree from the Bedfordshire University, United Kingdom.

Sheikh Faisal Abdullah Al Rawas

FaisalSheikh Faisal Abdullah Al Rawas is an active and dynamic executive who is well versed with various private and public business ventures. He began his career with Al Rawas Holding LLC; and he has contributed in many ways to the overall development and success of the company.

He is Highly analytical and forward-thinking director with 20 years of progressive experience propelling the overall growth in addition he has extreme attention to detail has helped companies of all types to maximize investments, cut spending, and increase efficiency. He has strong knowledge of governing bylaws and how to implement company procedures. Successful motivator who brings a good attitude to every meeting.

He currently holds the Board positions at Al Rawas Holding LLC and Omani Packaging Co. SAOG. In addition, he sits on the Audit and Human Resources Committees at Kunooz Oman Holding SAOC and is an Audit Committee member at Omani Packaging. Also, he is a Board Member as well as an Executive Committee Member of Salalah Flour Mills Co. SAOG.

He has a Business Decision Management degree from the Bedfordshire University in the United Kingdom.

Sheikh Ali Abdullah Al Rawas

Sheikh Ali Abdullah Al Rawas is a Highly professional and experienced board director with 20 years of experience and expertise. Extreme attention to detail has helped companies of all types maximize investments, cut spending, and increase efficiency.

Strong knowledge of governing bylaws and how to implement company procedures. A successful motivator who brings a good attitude to every meeting. Business Administration Graduate from the United Kingdom began his career with Al Rawas Holding LLC; and he has contributed enormously to the development of the Al Rawas Group.

He is a seasoned professional and has been involved in all aspects of administration, management, and implementation.  His executive skills have successfully raised the company profile he is associated with

Abdulsamad Al-Rawahi

Abdulsamad Al-Rawahi is the Exploration Manager in Minerals Development Oman SAOC with over 16 years of industry experience.

Throughout his career, Abdulsamad has made significant contributions to the mining industry, working for leading companies in Oman such as Mawarid Mining, SLB, and currently serving as Exploration Manager at MDO.

He has been awarded different Professional Certificate including: JORC Code Reporting Professional Certificate by AusIMM, Emerging Leaders Program and others. He is also representing Oman in the Omani-Saudi Coordination Committee in the minerals sector.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Sultan Qaboos University and a master’s degree from the German University of Technology in Oman.

Aziza Al Rawahi

Chairman
Ms. Aziza Al Rawahi, With over a decade of experience in investment, oil, gas, and mining, Aziza Al Rawahi specializes in steering high-value transactions and strategic growth. In her role as Business Development Manager at MDO (Mineral Development Oman), she leads key initiatives to expand the mining sector.

Aziza’s expertise in financial modeling, asset valuation, and investment analysis has been instrumental in securing Final Investment Decisions for major deals valued at over US$700 million.

She holds a B.S. degree in Accounting & Finance and has furthered her executive education in investment management through programs with IFF Training, State Street Bank, and JP Morgan Investment Bank.