As the Director General of Renewable Energy and Hydrogen at the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, Dr. Firas Al-Abduwani is responsible for shaping and proposing the public policies that support Oman's transition to a low-carbon economy. Dr. Firas oversees the policy-making process covering the electricity market, energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy storage, low-carbon hydrogen, CCUS, and the certification of electrons and molecules.

With 20 years of experience as a co-founder, CEO, government official and board member of various companies in the telecom, energy and capacity-building industries, Dr. Firas has a proven track record of leading high-performance teams and excels in driving entrepreneurship, innovation, strategy, and execution. He is a continuous learner who has acquired and applied technical, managerial, and leadership skills in diverse fields, from telecom private networks to clean energy, with numerous scholarships and accolades. His unwavering dedication to Oman's development and competitiveness is a testament to his passion, and he is always eager to collaborate with others who share this vision.