Our office in Muscat · Sultanate of Oman
A recorded visit to our premises in Muscat. The premises are currently temporarily closed; requests continue to be followed up remotely through Canada.
Oman · An infrastructure expert’s background
Engineer Abdullah S Al Sharji
Senior infrastructure expert and network strategist · Oman
40 years of experience in infrastructure and transportation, international training and a ministerial career in the Sultanate of Oman.
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Expertise and a development perspective
Engineer Abdullah S Al Sharji brings 40 years of experience, combining academic training and field practice in the infrastructure sector. He is a PhD Candidate researching sustainable road management for the Omani road network.
He holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Transportation), obtained in 1991 at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, USA.
At GPILLARS, his understanding of national development challenges contributes to the assessment and support of large-scale infrastructure mandates. His expertise covers road asset management, transportation planning, and alignment with long-term economic diversification objectives under Oman Vision 2040.
His background connects international academic training with knowledge of development dynamics in the Sultanate of Oman.
He also contributes to the strategic coordination of major project portfolios and investment mandates, including those related to refining in Duqm.
Education and research
Doctoral research in progress
PhD Candidate: sustainable road management for the Omani road network.
- 1991Master of Science (M.S.)Civil Engineering (Transportation) · Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, USA.
- 1990Bachelor of Science (B.S.)Oklahoma State University, USA.
- 1984Advanced academic and language trainingUniversity of North Carolina, USA.
- 1983Secondary School CertificateJabir Bin Zaid, Oman.
- 1977Primary educationOrman Private School, Egypt.
Ministerial career · 1992–2017
Former senior executive at the Ministry of Transport of the Sultanate of Oman.
- 2009–2017Senior Infrastructure ExpertOffice of H.E. the Undersecretary for Transport.
- 2005–2009Technical ExpertOffice of H.E. the Undersecretary for Transport.
- 1998–2005Deputy Director General of RoadsPlanning and Projects.
- 1995–1998Director of Studies and PlanningMinistry of Transport of the Sultanate of Oman.
- 1992–1995Design EngineerChairman of the Technical Committee for Studies.
Strategic assignment
Private refinery project · Port of Duqm
Engineer Abdullah S Al Sharji acts as a broker under a mandate issued in his name, drawing on his international network. According to GPILLARS, he is presented as the proxy for the refinery project at the Port of Duqm and custodian of its technical dossiers and feasibility studies, within the framework of an equity participation mandate.
International experience and areas of expertise
- Road asset management, transportation planning and infrastructure development.
- Expertise in quality management systems and ISO 9000 frameworks.
- Representation of the Sultanate at international meetings: Moscow, Seoul, Dubai, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, Cairo and Montréal.
- Financial rehabilitation of complex projects.
- Airport and maritime infrastructure management.
In Muscat · Our presence in Oman
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Working visit · Rezak GHELLAB
Meeting in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
The physical Oman office is temporarily closed. Support continues remotely, with requests routed to Canada.
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, with Engineer Abdullah Sulaiman Al Sharji.
Meeting during a working visit to Muscat