About Us

Hamid Al Kathiri has a Master Degree in Engineering Management from the University of Coventry, United Kingdom. He received his BEng in Structural Engineering with Architecture from the University of Manchester, UK. His professional experience spreads over a period of 16 years having worked in several multidiscipline positions related to Oil and Gas as well as Port Development Projects. Before joining Salalah Free Zone as a Technical Director; he was holding the position of General Manager for Projects Development and Implementation at Salalah Port Services. During his working years, Hamid has equipped himself in various facets of Project Management, Construction Management and Interface Management with sound knowledge of various engineering disciplines. This includes Strategic Planning, Contracts Management, Quality Control and Site Safety Management, Cost Control, Planning and future expansions from project initiation until completion and Handover. He has displayed caliber and leadership in managing projects of various types, sizes and complexities. Possess excellent analytical, organizing, decision making, coordination and time management skills. In May, 2018 Hamid completed a leadership training from the Institute for Management Development (IMD) as part of the National CEO Program.

With more than 20 years of experience in major construction projects, research institutes and government entities within GCC & Australia. Prior to joining Salalah Free Zone Company developed and implemented QHSSE policies, management systems, emergency plans, security design/frameworks, operational procedures and guidelines utilizing the latest international ISO standards including 45001, 14001 and 9001. Maintained and updated his knowledge of environmental, quality, security and OHS legislations in Oman and GCC by means of continual professional development. He holds a PhD degree in Environmental Engineering from Newcastle University, Australia since 2004 and bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology since 1997.

Holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Systems Engineering with a minor in Business Administration from US. He has more than 19 years of experience. During which he worked in the field of planning, management and implementation of telecommunications projects, in the field of business development, marketing and strategic development. During his career, he occupied several positions, including Head of the Product Development Department and Head of the Strategic Development Department in Ooredoo Oman, General Manager of Business Development and Marketing at Oman Investments and Finance Company, Senior Manager of Market Development in ASYAD. He currently the Commercial Director in Salalah Free Zone. He participated in many programs and events, including: Tanfeedh Laboratories for the Logistics Sector, the National E-Commerce Strategy Initiative, the Logistics Incubators Program “Bihar” affiliated to Asyad and Riyada, a lecturer in the “Invest in Oman” series organized by Ithraa, a member of the technical team to prepare a vision for the Sultanate’s participation in the Expo. Member of the Investment Promotion Committee of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Member of the Export Promotion Team at Ithraa. .