Omar is a strategic energy leader with over 20 years of experience, advising C-suite executives, private and public investors in the energy sector on initiatives like developing market-leading partnerships and ensuring the bankability of major capital intensive projects.

As a former Country Director of Baker Hughes Qatar, Omar contributed to the North Field Sustainability and Expansion project, increasing LNG production and reducing carbon footprints with low-carbon technologies. He founded Transengy Services, specializing in sustainable strategies for hard-to-abate industries through advanced technologies and innovative business models.

Omar has held senior roles, including Exectuvie Managing Director and board director at Air Liquide in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain, and was responsible for investments and M&A for Air Liquide's largest business line from Paris.

An expert in energy strategies, specifically in low-carbon solutions like CCUS, hydrogen, and Power-to-X, Omar is a recognized thought leader, speaker, and author. He contributes to the hydrogen working group of the Middle East North Africa Clean Energy Business Council.

Omar holds a Master's in Physics and Material Sciences from the Grenoble Institute of Technology, a Master's in Chemical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology, and an MBA from London Business School. He is a leading figure in advancing clean energy solutions in MENA.