Diala Chaar

Associate Director at KPMG Lower Gulf

• United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
• September 2021 to May 2023

Worked with several government entities in UAE and Oman and have been involved in PPP projects in diverse sectors.
 Led a team of 10 to advise Oman PPP unit on their PPP framework and PPP pipeline. This entailed recommending improvements to their legislative framework based on best practices and engaging multiple stakeholders across over 10 sectors suitable to PPPs projects, with a particular focus on agriculture and healthcare.
 Managed a pre-feasibility study in the healthcare sector regarding the provision of diagnostic services in Oman via PPP

 Advised Abu Dhabi PPP unit during the selection process of a private player for financing, replacing the existing road lighting network in Abu Dhabi and operating and maintaining the newly installed smart lighting system.
 Guided a team of 4 to advise UAE Aviation Authority (GCAA) on its current asset footprint and the optimal Real Estate strategy that would support the growth aspirations of GCAA for the next 20 years.
 Advised the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority on enhancing processes to facilitate Musataha Agreements.