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Abdulaziz Al Omar, Business Development Officer

Abdulaziz Al Omar

Business Development Officer·Al Khaleejiyah Holding

Kuwait

Master's degree, International Relations

Work experience

Total years of experience: 6 years, 3 months

Business Development Officer

November 2024 - Present

Al Khaleejiyah Holding

Al Ahmadi, Kuwait

November 2024 - Present

«Leda high-level collaboration with Al Khaleejiyah to oversee repair and maintenance of both
onshore and offshore upstream field services, including major pipeline system overhauls for
improved operational performance.
Conducted advanced inspections of refinery units, ensuring compliance with industry safety
standards.
Enhanced fuel hub operations to improve system reliability and functionality across critical
infrastructure.
Played a key role in inspection and maintenance programs, ensuring adherence to safety and
operational standards.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Crude Oil Trader & Private Equity Fund Representative

January 2021 - Present

Kotak Private Equity Fund

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

January 2021 - Present

Providing commercial and operational support to verified crude oil suppliers and buyers from our platform in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.

Understanding, analyzing and ‘confidently’ projecting Crude Oil Market Trends relative to regional and global geo-political activity. Wars, conflicts and political power plays inclusive.


Continuing to develop a strong clientele with our international network of both buyers and suppliers, successfully establishing a track-record for various upcoming companies whilst assisting in sales.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Trader & Private Equity Fund Representative

January 2021 - Present

Crude Oil

Al Asimah, Kuwait

January 2021 - Present

«Provided commercial and operational support for crude oil suppliers and buyers in Kuwait
and the UAE, ensuring efficient trade execution and risk management.
«Utilized market analysis and geopolitical insights to guide data-driven trading decisions,
optimizing portfolio performance.
«Built and maintained a robust international network of industry stakeholders to facilitate
strategic sales and partnerships.
+ Ensured clear and timely communication with clients and teams, providing updates on
market trends and emerging opportunities.
«Managed negotiations, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and minimizing risks,
while maintaining a disciplined and proactive trading approach.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Senior Business Development Officer

January 2024 - November 2024

Gulf Inspection International Company (GIICO)

Sabhan, Kuwait

January 2024 - November 2024

Collaborated with the Geotechnical and Geological Team to perform detailed assessments of
land viability for energy projects, leveraging seismic analysis and geophysical surveys in
partnership with KOC.
Directed projects for the Ministry of Electricity and Water and defense contracts, ensuring
regulatory compliance and technical precision.
Built and nurtured strong relationships within both public and private sectors to drive
business development in the energy and infrastructure sectors, successfully negotiating high-
value contracts and expanding market reach.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy

'Business Development Consultant

January 2023 - January 2024

Petro-Wazzana and Future-Energy KWT

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

January 2023 - January 2024

Directed procurement and upstream business development, securing technical partnerships
with rig movement companies and geological seismic firms to improve service offerings in
the oil and gas sector.
Managed high-profile projects with KOC, SOMU, and Saudi Aramco, including initiatives
with the Saudi Aramco Trading Firm.
Worked closely with top-tier law firms to ensure full regulatory compliance in contract
negotiations and legal due diligence.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Senior Analyst for International Affairs

May 2023 - September 2023

Burgan Bank Kuwait

Al Asimah, Kuwait

May 2023 - September 2023

Senior Analyst tasked with monitoring, analyzing and reporting key, relevant and impactful political and economic news relative to Burgan Bank’s Operating activates offshore in - Turkey, Algeria and Tunisia on a weekly basis.

• I liaised alongside our Finance department and CFO examining the financial statements of our subsidiary banks and their activities during our Monthly Call Comments. Carefully reviewing monthly financial performance, scrutinizing each subsidiary’s profits and/or losses for the month whilst assessing the impact of each relative states volatile interest rate.

• Further, tasks and duties included Burgan Banks quarterly reports - relative to my role being May 2023 - Sept 2023 the Economic and Political Market Analysis section, Environmental, social and governance (ESG) section as well as the Insurance slides. Apart from my primary responsibility I was further tasked to respond to any weekly assignments as called for by our General Manager or Executive Team. I also assisted in the maintenance of databases and logs to further maintain a solid, up-to date set of dashboard and records. This entailed careful coordination in keeping our Group Function Heads and Key Executive Management conversant with prevailing news, changes in regulations or concerns to be noted.

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Senior Analyst

January 2023 - January 2023

Burgan Bank

Al Asimah, Kuwait

January 2023 - January 2023

+ Conducted macroeconomic and financial analysis of geopolitical and economic
developments across Turkey, Algeria, and Tunisia, assessing their impact on Burgan Banks
international branches and overall operations
«Performed comprehensive risk assessments using statistical models to predict market
fluctuations and their effects on the banks portfolio in emerging markets.
«Developed financial models incorporating key economic indicators, delivering actionable
insights for senior management and informing strategic decisions related to international
expansion.
«Led the preparation of detailed quarterly reports, including profit margins, capital adequacy
ratios, and asset quality assessments for international branches.
«Integrated sustainability metrics into the banks ESG strategy, ensuring alignment with global
best practices and regulatory standards.
+ Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess the impact of regulatory changes,
economic sanctions, and fiscal policies, recommending risk mitigation strategies and
opportunities for growth.
Led in-depth analysis of the formal State Audit Bureau Evaluation and collaborated with
government officials to assess policy outcomes and budgetary performance.
Conducted a comprehensive review of the Prime Ministers Government Program for 2020,
developing success metrics and providing actionable recommendations for improving
operational efficiency.
Developed frameworks to assess the impact of government initiatives on economic and social
development, aligning them with national strategic goals.
Worked closely with the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce, the World Bank, and the IMF to
recommend regulatory improvements and foster economic growth.
Contributed to government reform initiatives, focusing on enhancing transparency, public
sector efficiency, and the alignment of fiscal policy with social welfare objectives.

Company industry:
Banking

Consultant

March 2020 - March 2022

Council of Ministers of the State of Kuwait

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

March 2020 - March 2022

Council of Ministers: Government Follow Up Program Mar 2020 - Jun 2022

• Helped with the assessment of the formal State’s Audit Bureau Evaluation for the year 2020. Inclusive of Kuwait’s Ministries and formal Governmental bodies. Oversaw the analysis of The Prime Minister’s Government Program for the year 2020 with recommendations and initiatives submitted, Devised metrics and indicators of completion and success for the state’s Chamber of Commerce Program juxtapose to Kuwait’s final valuation with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.

• Further, I have also undertaken personal ad hoc steps in setting up a dual secondary communication system that allows all the various government sects and aspects to communicate but not to overlap one another, leaving complete control and oversight to be under the grips of the Council of Minister.

Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Consulting

Education

Johns Hopkins University: SAIS

June 2019

June 2019

Master's degree, International Relations

United States

Johns Hopkins SAIS

May 2019

May 2019

Master's degree, International Law and International Economics

United States

GPA (point): 3.83 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.83 out of 4

Strong background in Gulf States energy economics, concentrating on potential interregional natural gas trade and expansion of downstream value-added industries. • Extensive comprehension in the geopolitical implications of unconventional energy sources and oil price projections. Focusing on the role of OPEC in global oil politics. • Thorough understanding of international energy security and market dynamics with projects including the Nord-Stream pipeline and Russian expansion of its Arctic LNG. • Economics education focused on International Trade and Monetary Policy. Specialization: Energy Security, Oil Politics and OPEC, and International Economics
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Portland State University

June 2017

June 2017

Bachelor's degree, Finance

United States

Portland State University

May 2017

May 2017

Bachelor's degree, Finance and Economics

United States

GPA (point): 3.84 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.84 out of 4

Skills

Oil and Gas
Expert
Oil and Gas
Expert
Executive Management
Expert
Executive Management
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Traders
Expert
Traders
Expert
ECONOMICS
Intermediate
ECONOMICS
Intermediate
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Intermediate
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Intermediate
MACROECONOMICS
Intermediate
MACROECONOMICS
Intermediate
CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
Intermediate
CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
Intermediate
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
FINANCIAL MODELING
Intermediate
FINANCIAL MODELING
Intermediate
FORECASTING
Intermediate
FORECASTING
Intermediate
PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS
Intermediate
PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS
Intermediate
Leadership
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Project Management
Intermediate
Project Management
Intermediate
Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert
Marketing
Expert
Marketing
Expert