Technical Committee

Eng. Salim Al Kaabi

Chief Operating Officer - NAMA Distribution

Eng. Salim Al Kaabi

Chief Operating Officer - NAMA Distribution

Eng. Yousuf Al Mahrooqi

Chief Technical Officer - NAMA Distribution

Eng. Yousuf Al Mahrooqi

Chief Technical Officer - NAMA Distribution

Mr. Yousuf Mohammed Al Mahrooqi joined the Company in June 2023 as general manager of corporate affairs. Mr. Al Mahrooqi is also a member of [the internal tender committee] within the Company. Prior to his current role, he was in Acting Chief Distribution Officer at MEDC, and he has previously held roles within the Company in Regulatory, Compliance and Corporate Planning, Operation Manager, Senior Manager Projects Delivery. Mr. Al Mahrooqi has also held the position of [Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)] Chairman for Nama Improvement Committee. Mr. Al Mahrooqi has a Master of Science in network planning from Sultan Qaboos University, Oman since 2012 and a Master of Research in business administration from Liverpool University, UK since 2016.

Eng. Abdullah Al Wahaibi

Chairman – Power & Energy Society “IEEE Oman”

Eng. Abdullah Al Wahaibi

Chairman – Power & Energy Society “IEEE Oman”

Eng. Abdullah Al Wahaibi currently serves as the General Manager of Voltamp Technology Solutions. He holds a Master's and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering, specializing in Power Systems & Energy from Sultan Qaboos University. Abdullah is a certified Energy Auditor by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) and the Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR). He is also recognized as a Certified Consultant Engineer by the Oman Society of Engineers and is a Senior Member of the IEEE. Additionally, he is the Chair of the IEEE Power & Energy Society in Oman. With over 15 years of combined experience in Power Engineering and Renewable Energy, Abdullah has worked across a wide range of sectors, including Government, Manufacturing, Industrial, Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, and Energy. His extensive expertise and leadership position him as a leading figure in the field, contributing to the advancement of energy solutions in Oman and beyond.

Jamie Hoyzer

Chief Executive Officer - Siemens Industrial LLC

Jamie Hoyzer

Chief Executive Officer - Siemens Industrial LLC

Jamie Hoyzer joined the Siemens apprenticeship program in 2002 and continued to work for the company in various roles in Germany, the UAE and Oman over the course of his career. He became the General Manager of Siemens in Oman in 2021 and was nominated as CEO of Siemens in Oman in September 2022. Hoyzer is a seasoned manager with broad experience across the Siemens portfolio. In the past two decades, he has held multiple positions of increasing responsibility in management, production, finance, controlling, sales and tendering, customer relationships and project management. As a business executive, Hoyzer is an advocate of implementing technologies in infrastructure and industries that transform our lives and protect our planet. His collaborative approach, working closely with both the government and the private sector, has facilitated the integration of Siemens solutions into Oman's infrastructure, furthering the nation's commitment to a greener and more sustainable future. Under Hoyzer's visionary guidance, the company continues to play a significant role in shaping Oman's technological landscape while making a substantial contribution to sustainability. About WordPress ieeepowertalks.com Customise 1717 updates available 1515 Comments in moderation New Edit Page Edit with Elementor GetGenie AI Writing GenieChat Notes Insights WPForms 5 SEO! Edit Home Page Search Hi, abdulaziz 13 - 15 October 2025 Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre Muscat, Oman Home Previous Edition Conference Sponsorship Exhibition Contact Us Technical Committee Salim Al Kaabi Chief Operating Officer - NAMA Distribution Majid Al Rahbi AGM - NICD – NAMA Group Yousuf Al Mahrooqi Chief Technical Officer - Nama Electricity Distribution Abdullah Al Wahaibi Chairman - Power & Energy Society, IEEE Oman Section Lionel H.J. Rabin Managing Director, Haltiqa – Bridging Energies Jamie Hoyzer Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Oman Prof. Marek Jasiński University professor - Warsaw University of Technology Yahya Al Rawahi CEO - Wadi Noor Solar Power Company Prof. Abdullah Al Badi Professor in Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, Sultan Qaboos University Ashutosh Sharma Senior Principal Consultant - DNV Fatema Al Jardani Alternative Energy Expert - Sustainability Development, Oman Oil Marketing Company

Dr. Talal Al Aulaqi

VP- OQAE - Energy Excellence - OQAE

Dr. Talal Al Aulaqi

VP- OQAE - Energy Excellence - OQAE

Dr. Ahmed Al Maashri

Chairman - IEEE Oman Section

Dr. Ahmed Al Maashri

Chairman - IEEE Oman Section

Hisham Al Riyami

Planning & Design General Manager - OETC

Hisham Al Riyami

Planning & Design General Manager - OETC

Power and energy engineer with an in-depth theoretical and practical experience in electrical field. Proven experiences and meeting targets and achievements in the electricity sector and regulated businesses for more than 15 years. Deriving capex investments related to electrical transmission projects and approved by the regulator for more than RO One Billion. Hisham joined OETC and working as System Studies Engineer in 2008. From 2013 till December 2015, holding the position of Strategic Planning & Studies Section Head. Since 2015, holding the position of Network Planning Department Manager under the Asset Management & Planning Department at OETC. Currently, Hisham is holding the position of General Manager of Planning and Design Department. Hisham has published more than 60 technical papers in the power system in region and international conferences. He is Chairman Deputy of Grid Code Review Panel since 2018 and member in the Planning Committee of GCCIA since 2016. He received the BSc. ENG in Power Systems and Energy from Sultan Qaboos University in 2008 and completed Master in Business Administration (MBA) at University of Bedfordshire in July 2020. Hisham is a Senior Member in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a member in Cigre Committee.

Eng. Mohammed Al Lawati

Head Renewable Energy - PDO

Eng. Mohammed Al Lawati

Head Renewable Energy - PDO

Ahmed Abdelmagied

Senior BD Manager Oman - EDF Group

Ahmed Abdelmagied

Senior BD Manager Oman - EDF Group

Jauad Elkharraz

CEO - WECEN

Jauad Elkharraz

CEO - WECEN

Fatema Al Jardani

HSEQ-T & SD Expert-Alternative Energy - Oman Oil Marketing Company

Fatema Al Jardani

HSEQ-T & SD Expert-Alternative Energy - Oman Oil Marketing Company

Eng. Fatema Al Jardani is an Alternative Energy Expert at Oman Oil Marketing Company, leveraging extensive experience in power distribution in Oman and the United Kingdom . Holding both Bachelor’s and Master's degrees in Power and Renewable Energy Engineering from Glasgow Caledonian University, combines academic excellence with practical insights. Fatema's role involves spearheading innovative approaches to sustainable energy solutions, making her a driving force in the industry's transition towards a greener future.

Dr. Mazin Al Shidhani

Renewable Energy Engineer - PDO

Dr. Mazin Al Shidhani

Renewable Energy Engineer - PDO

Dr.Mazin Al Shidhani working as a Renewable Energy Engineer at (PDO) with 15 years of experience in power systems department. A holder of a PhD in Renewable Energy Engineering from Cardiff University, (United Kingdom).

Ahmed Al Maghdri

Project and Contracts manager - Nama Power and Water Procurement Company

Ahmed Al Maghdri

Project and Contracts manager - Nama Power and Water Procurement Company

Experienced Senior Regulatory Engineer in regulating utilities with a demonstrated history of working in electricity sector. Skilled in Analytical Skills, Coaching, management, Administration, and English. Interest on strategic planning.

Lionel H.J. Rabin

Managing Director - Haltiqa – Bridging Energies

Lionel H.J. Rabin

Managing Director - Haltiqa – Bridging Energies

Lionel Rabin - Founded Haltiqa – Bridging Energies in 2018, a strategic advisory services company operating in Oman and UAE, focused on decarbonisation. Lionel has 20 years of experience in the MENA region in world scale utilities projects development (integration of hydrogen, water, power). He was the MD MENA region for the world’s largest hydrogen producer and supplier. Haltiqa contributed to Oman’s green hydrogen road map (EJAAD, The Research Centre, OQ, and MoEM), and carried out a decarbonization road map for a water company in Sohar and a green hydrogen and ammonia pre-feasibility study for OQ. Lionel is based in Muscat.

Eng. Majid Al Rahbi

Manager Project Risk & Compliance - NAMA Distribution

Eng. Majid Al Rahbi

Manager Project Risk & Compliance - NAMA Distribution

Abdulaziz Alshukaili

Elec. Competency & Resource Planning Lead - PDO

Abdulaziz Alshukaili

Elec. Competency & Resource Planning Lead - PDO

Abdulaziz Al Shukaili is currently leading the electrical competency & capability in PDO. He holds a Master Degree in project management from University of Liverpool and BSc in Electrical Engineering from SQU. Throughout his career with a total experience of 18 years, he held several positions in technical and management fields. Abdulaziz led the Energy Diversification Program at the Implementation Support & Follow up Unit (ISFU) – Oman Vision 2040. He managed the Energy National Labs that came out with the first large scale renewable projects in the Sultanate with agreed targets as well as developed with other entities a new governance for the gas & electricity sectors in Oman. Previously, Abdulaziz worked as a senior Electrical Engineer at Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) for many oil & gas projects including Rabab-Harweel and Yibal Khuff, the largest projects in PDO history. Before that, he worked in Oman Electricity Transmission company (OETC) controlling Oman national grid and in Schlumberger as a field engineer

Ibrahim Al habsi

Decommissioning Manager - Tanweer

Ibrahim Al habsi

Decommissioning Manager - Tanweer

Professional electrical engineer with more than 13 years of experience in operation, maintenance, project management, distribution activities, operation performance and development and improvement of process.

Ashutosh Sharma

Team Lead & Senior Principal Consultant, Grid Asset Management & Studies

Ashutosh Sharma

Team Lead & Senior Principal Consultant, Grid Asset Management & Studies

Ashutosh Sharma is working as a Team Lead and Senior Principal Consultant in Grids Asset Management and Studies team of DNV for Southern Europe Middle East and Latin America region, he is based in United Arab Emirates. He has over 40 years of extensive experience in the field of installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and refurbishment of capital electrical equipment i.e., generators, transformers, and high voltage substations. He has an enriched experience in the field of asset management, risk assessment, technical audits and his competency in failure investigations is well recognised in the power industry. He has led technical due diligence, and transections advisory projects under present phase of energy transition. He is a professionally certified project manager from Project Management Institute, Inc since 2009 and an active member of CIGRE in the Gulf Region.

Eng. Yahya Al Rawahi

CEO - Wadi Noor Solar

Eng. Yahya Al Rawahi

CEO - Wadi Noor Solar

A management professional with special experience in managing project companies and organisations. Highly skilled in upstream Oil & Gas, Oil terminals and Renewable Energy particularly Solar PV. Yahya is a graduate of the Oman’s National CEO programme, a Chartered Engineer (CEng) holding an MSc in Project management, an MTech in Petroleum Technology, and a BEng. Honour Degree in Mechanical Engineering and is currently pursuing his DBA in Oman’s national renewable energy strategy. Yahya’s career spans more than 20 years and involved all project life cycle from initiation to operation. He spearheaded all utility scale solar PV IPPs in the country so far. Away from professional career, Yahya is a writer and author of 4 books in Arabic literature and intellect.

Prof. Abdullah Al Badi

Professor in Electrical & Computer Engineering Department - Sultan Qaboos University

Prof. Abdullah Al Badi

Professor in Electrical & Computer Engineering Department - Sultan Qaboos University

Abdullah Al-Badi received the degree of M.Sc. and Ph.D from UMIST, UK, in 1993 and 1998, respectively. He has published more than 200 publications and co-author one edited book. He carried out 46 research projects and consultancy (Main or co-investigator), with total attracted fund of +US$2.2 million. He is among the Stanford University’s World’s Top 2% Scientists for year 2021, 2022 and 2023. In May 2022 he received the Best Researcher Award and in May 2024 received the Proficiency in scientific publishing ِ Award during university day Sultan Qaboos University. He received from His Majesty the Sultan of Oman, the Royal Order of Commendation (Second Class) Recognition in the field of Research, Innovation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, 11th January 2023. He is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, IEEE, USA and a consultant in Oman Society of Engineers. He was the chair for IEEE Oman Section (January 2020- Dec 2023). He is IEEE program evaluator for Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and External Reviewer for Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA). In 2009 he was appointed as a Dean for the Deanship of Admissions and Registration, in Feb. 2014 was appointed as a Dean for the College of Engineering, and in 2019 he was appointed as Research Chair, Madayn for the Development of Industrial Estates and Free Zones. Currently he is a Professor in Electrical & Computer Engineering Department in Sultan Qaboos University.

Hani Balfas

Chief Executive Director - ASEC KSA

Hani Balfas

Chief Executive Director - ASEC KSA

Dr. Nabil Khalil Ibrahim is a seasoned electrical engineer with a distinguished career encompassing academia, industry leadership, and technical consulting. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalunya (UPC), Barcelona, Spain (1999), following his M.S. and B.S. degrees in the same field from the University of Helwan, Cairo, Egypt (1994 & 1987). Dr. Nabil boasts a prolific record of publications, having authored many articles and guided two Ph.D. theses. His professional journey has seen him excel in academic and leadership roles, including a professorship at Helwan University (2000-2005) and serving as Senior Counselor for Development and Team Leader for the IDP program at Kahramaa, Qatar (2005-2010). Since 2012, Dr. Nabil has spearheaded ASEC, a technical service company based in Dammam, KSA. Furthermore, his expertise has been sought after by prestigious organizations across the Middle East, including the US Corps of Engineers and Aramco, for whom he has provided electrical. Dr. Nabil is equally committed to knowledge transfer, having conducted over 70 professional training programs for utility and industrial companies throughout the region. His dedication to professional development is further evidenced by the NAMAA - KAFAA program, which he developed and executed, successfully enhancing the skills of over 100 engineers