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Omar Alkathiri, Director of Large Festival Grounds (Development & Delivery)

Omar Alkathiri

Director of Large Festival Grounds (Development & Delivery)·Qiddiya Investment Company/PIF

Oman

Bachelor's degree, Strategic Management and

Work experience

Total years of experience: 25 years, 3 months

Director of Large Festival Grounds (Development & Delivery)

June 2025 - Present

Qiddiya Investment Company/PIF

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

June 2025 - Present

Executive role based in Riyadh-KSA, leading Large Festival Ground mega development at Qiddiya
Entertainment city. Lead all functions within the Development Department that comprises 4
Venues/Arenas, Royal Hospitality/Pavillion Assets, Two Metro Stations, Cable Car Station, Retails,
Logistics Facilities. Manage, lead, and oversee the performance of the Procurement Strategy, Feasibility,
Design, Building Technology, HSE, Operation & Maintenance and Development Integration functions,
while ensuring alignment with industry best practices, world-class standards, and statutory guidelines
to meet stakeholder satisfaction, achieve profitability, following defined business strategy.

Responsibilities: Million m2)

Company industry:
Entertainment

Head of Development (Centre of Excellence)/ Acting Chief Development Officer

May 2022 - May 2025

OMRAN Group

Muscat, Oman Hybrid

May 2022 - May 2025

Executive role based in Muscat-Sultanate of Oman, working on various of the OMRAN Group mega
projects. Reporting directly to the Chief of Development. Lead and direct all functions within the
Development Department. Manage, lead, and oversee the performance of the Design, Building
Technology, HSE, Operation & Maintenance and Development Integration functions, while ensuring
alignment with industry best practices, world-class standards, and statutory guidelines to meet
stakeholder satisfaction, achieve profitability, following defined business strategy.

Responsibilities

Company industry:
Real Estate

Director

January 2012 - January 2022

Oman Botanic Garden Development-Muscat

Muscat, Oman

January 2012 - January 2022

Executive role based in Muscat-Sultanate of Oman, working on various of the Diwan of Royal Court
developments. Reporting directly to His Excellency the Advisor of His Majesty for Private Projects
(Oman Botanic Garden), Lead and direct all functions within the Development Department. Manage,
lead, and oversee the performance of the Design, Building Technology, HSE, Operation & Maintenance
and Development Integration functions, while ensuring alignment with industry best practices, world
class standards, and statutory guidelines to meet stakeholder satisfaction, achieve profitability, following
defined business strategy.

Company industry:
Tourism, Museum, & Cultural

Project Manager

January 2005 - November 2011

Royal Opera House-Muscat

Muscat, Oman

January 2005 - November 2011

• Defining project objectives, project scope, roles & responsibilities.
• Outlining a budget based on requirements and tracking costs to deliver project on budget.
• Preparing a detailed project plan to schedule key project milestones, workstreams &
activities.
• Managing delivery of the project according to the approved plan.
• Tracking project and providing regular reports on project status to the Ministerial Steering
Committee and all key stakeholders.
• Managing and adjusting for any changes in project scope, schedule and / or budget.
• Identifying and mitigating potential risks.
• Managing the relationship and communication with the client and all stakeholders,
ensuring the project is delivered to their satisfaction.

Company industry:
Entertainment

Technical Manager

January 2005 - January 2011

Royal Opera House

Muscat, Oman

January 2005 - January 2011

Employer : Royal Court Affairs Design Team : WATG/TPC/Renardet/COWI Cost Team : Majan Engineering Contractors : Carillion Alawi/ CCC/ BEC Development Budget : +$ 386million

Scope: A high end Opera House Building (+1100 seats), Galleria Shopping Mall, Multistory car park (+535), Road network and landscape, Bespoke stage equipment, Opera Production facility, MEP infrastructures, Landscaping.
Responsibilities:
• Defining project objectives, project scope, roles & responsibilities.
• Outlining a budget based on requirements and tracking costs to deliver project on budget.
• Preparing a detailed project plan to schedule key project milestones, workstreams & activities.
• Managing delivery of the project according to the approved plan.
• Tracking project and providing regular reports on project status to the Ministerial Steering Committee and all key stakeholders.
• Managing and adjusting for any changes in project scope, schedule and / or budget.
• Identifying and mitigating potential risks.
• Managing the relationship and communication with the client and all stakeholders, ensuring the project is delivered to their satisfaction.

Company industry:
Entertainment
Job role:
Engineering

Senior Project Engineer

January 2001 - January 2003

Royal Airport-Muscat/Oman

Muscat, Oman

January 2001 - January 2003

Senior role based in Muscat-Sultanate of Oman, engaged in various development phases of the Royal
Airport. Reporting directly to the Chief of Development. Lead and direct all functions within the
Development Department. Manage, lead, and oversee the performance of the Design, Building
Technology, HSE, Operation & Maintenance and Development Integration functions, while ensuring
alignment with industry best practices, world-class standards, and statutory guidelines to meet
stakeholder satisfaction, achieve profitability, following defined business strategy.

Responsibilities

Company industry:
Aviation Support Services

Project Engineer

January 1999 - December 2002

Royal Court Affairs

Salalah, Oman Hybrid

January 1999 - December 2002

Project Engineering role based in Salalah-Sultanate of Oman, engaged in various development
phases of the Royal Palace. Reporting directly to the Project Director. Lead and direct all functions
within the Project Department. Manage, lead, and oversee the performance of the Design, Building
Technology, HSE, Operation & Maintenance and Development Integration functions, while ensuring
alignment with industry best practices, world-class standards, and statutory guidelines to meet
stakeholder satisfaction, achieve profitability, following defined business strategy.
Responsibilities:
• Defining project objectives, project scope, roles & responsibilities.
• Outlining a budget based on requirements and tracking costs to deliver project on budget.
• Preparing a detailed project plan to schedule key project milestones, workstreams &
activities.
• Managing delivery of the project according to the approved plan.
• Tracking project and providing regular reports on project status to the Ministerial Steering
Committee and all key stakeholders.
• Managing and adjusting for any changes in project scope, schedule and / or budget.
• Identifying and mitigating potential risks.
• Managing the relationship and communication with the client and all stakeholders,
ensuring the project is delivered to their satisfaction.

Company industry:
Real Estate

Education

Chartered management Institute-UK

January 2010

January 2010

Bachelor's degree, Strategic Management and

Oman

Florida International University-USA

January 2005

January 2005

High school or equivalent, Construction Management

United States

Sultan Qaboos University

January 1998

January 1998

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Oman

Skills

Project Management

Expert

Tech Savvy

Expert

Work Dedication

Expert

Dynamic Leader

Expert

Leadership

Expert

MILESTONES (PROJECT MANAGEMENT)

Expert

COMMUNICATIONS

Expert

OPERA (WEB BROWSER)

Expert

INFRASTRUCTURE

Expert

MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING (MEP) SYSTEMS

Expert

PROCUREMENT

Expert

ARBITRATION

Expert

ACTING

Expert

BIDDING

Expert

AVIATION

Expert

BUSINESS STRATEGIES

Intermediate

INVESTMENTS

Intermediate

MOTIVATIONAL SKILLS

Intermediate

OPERATIONS

Intermediate

PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS

Intermediate

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

RESULTS FOCUSED

Intermediate

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Intermediate

STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS

Intermediate

STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT

Intermediate

Languages

Arabic

Expert

English

Expert