DR SALMAN AL SHIDI
Chief Executive Officer
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An accomplished oil and gas professional with 33 years of international experience, primarilyy in the upstream sector. His distinguished career includes key roles at PDO, Shell, Dubai Petroleum, Dove Energy, Oman Oil Company (OQ), and the Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM).
Dr Al Shidi has served as a board member at PDO and ORPIC, and has chaired several Joint Management Committees during his tenure at MEM.
He holds a BCSE and an MSE from the United States and a PhD from the United Kindgom.
DR. OMAR AL-JAAIDI
Chief Operating Officer
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- Almost 30 years of varied experience in the upstream oil and gas industry, with expertise in exploration, field development, and well and reservoir management.
- Extensive work experience in Oman, Qatar, and Southeast Asia, contributing to key projects and initiatives.
- Prior to ARA, held positions in national and international organizations such as PDO, Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), Shell Oman, Shell Malaysia, and Qatar Petroleum.
- Served as the President and Vice President Of the Geological Society of Oman and one of the founders of the Environmental Society of Oman (2004).
- Holds a BSc (Hons) from Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), an MSc from the University of Aberdeen, an MBA from the Robert Gordon University, and a PhD from the University of Leeds, UK.
ERHAN SAYGI
General Manager ARA Petroleum Tanzania
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- 28 years of experience in the oil & gas services sector and E&P. Vast work experience in the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and North America in companies such as SLB & Weatherford.
- Have been a key member of ARA Petroleum since 2016.
- Holds BSc. and an MSc in Aeronautical Engineering from Middle East Technical University, Ankara Turkey.
ANUJ SINGHAL
Chief Financial Officer
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- Chartered Accountant (CA) with 18 years’ experience in business finance and strategy spread across diverse roles predominantly in the upstream oil and gas industry.
- Experience gained from primarily ONGC, BHEL and Cairn Energy.
Abdullah Al-Asmi
Shared Services Manager
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- 32 years’ varied experience in oil and gas exploration & production. Started with Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) for 23 years then moved to ARA E&P as Engineering Manager and is currently ARA E&P QSF Contract Manager.
- Served as the Membership Manger at the Oman Society of Engineering and one of the founders of the Engineering Society of Oman and representing the Society internationally.
- Holds a BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering from University of Wales (UK), and MBA from university of Hull, UK.
JAMES LANSDELL
General Counsel
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- Energy and projects lawyer with extensive experience in managing risk and executing cross-border deals and projects.
- Previously worked for over a decade at the international law firm Dentons in both the Muscat and London offices.
- Practising solicitor, regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales. Holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
MAJID AL-SHANDUDI
Drilling and Workover General Manager
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- 30 years’ experience in oil and gas exploration & production within both the operator & service sectors. Started with Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) for 11 years then moved to the services side with Abraj, Weatherford, RAY International.
- Holds a BSc (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, and MBA both from the UK
HAMED AL-SHIBANI
Q&HSSE Manager
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- 28 years of diverse experience in the Oil and Gas industry, with expertise in Quality, Health Safety, Security and Environmental Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Business Continuity, ESG reporting and Compliance, Process Safety and Loss Prevention.
- Extensive work experience in Oman, Qatar, and internationally. Has worked for large International Service Companies such as Schlumberger and Weatherford for over 22 years prior joining ARA Petroleum in 2018.
- Holds a BSc in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology and MSc in Occupational Health and Safety.
BASMA AL-RAHBI
ESG & ICV Manager
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- Experienced ESG and ICV Manager with 18 years in Oman’s oil and gas sector.
- Began career in Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), contributing to the infrastructure department, oil north projects, and contracts management.
- Since 2017, has been an integral part of ARA Petroleum.
- Holds certification in Quantity Surveying (QS) Engineering.
- Currently pursuing an MSc in Leadership and Sustainability.