Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
BoD Memberships
Publications
Conference and Training
Languages
Timeline
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SAIF SAID ALSINANI

SAIF SAID ALSINANI

Muscat, SQU 123, P.Code:7,Oman

Summary

Results-driven leader with expertise in financial forecasting, investment analysis, and policy development. Skilled in change management strategies that ensure compliance and optimize resource allocation. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through critical thinking and effective communication. Track record of fostering collaboration and driving organizational growth by building high-performing teams and championing data-driven decision-making.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Director General of Planning

Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology
10.2020 - Current

Acting Director General of Administration and Financial Affairs

Ministry of Transport and Communications
04.2019 - 09.2020

Director General of Planning and Studies

Ministry of Transport and Communications
10.2018 - 09.2020

Expert, DVC office for PGSR

Sultan Qaboos University
09.2013 - 01.2018

Graduate Teaching Assistant, IDPM / GDI

Sultan Qaboos University
09.2013 - 01.2018

Director, Research Department

Sultan Qaboos University
03.2010 - 01.2013

Director, Research & Innovation Department

Sultan Qaboos University
08.2008 - 03.2010

Acting Deputy Director, Finance Department

Sultan Qaboos University
03.2008 - 08.2008

Head of Revenue & Research Expenditure Section

Sultan Qaboos University
11.2002 - 08.2008

Acting Head of Revenue & Research Budget department

Sultan Qaboos University
01.2000 - 10.2002

Accountant, Treasury Section

Sultan Qaboos University
05.1998 - 12.1999

Education

PhD - Development Policy and Management, Economics

University of Manchester
UK
01-2017

Master of Science - Banking and Finance

Loughborough University
UK
01-2006

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Sultan Qaboos University
Oman
01-1998

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Strategic thinking
  • Decision-making
  • Communication skills
  • People management
  • Team leadership
  • Financial acumen
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Negotiation
  • Influence
  • Change management
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Vision
  • Innovation
  • Resilience
  • Stress management
  • Project management
  • Financial forecasting
  • Performance evaluation
  • Data analysis
  • Policy development

BoD Memberships

  • National Transport Company (Mwasalat), Member and Vice Chairman, (May 2026 to Date)
  • Civil Aviation Club (CAC), Member, (MAY 2026 - to Date)
  • National Transport Company (Mwasalat), Member, (August 2020 - July 2023)
  • National Ferries Company, Member, (August 2020 - July 2023)
  • Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Member, (September 2019 - January 2021)
  • Oman Airports Company, Member, (December 2019 - January 2021)
  • Student Consumer Establishment, SQU, Member, (May 2010 - September 2013)
  • Civil Aviation Club (CAC), Investment Committee Member, (May 2025 -to Date)
  • National Transport Company (Mwasalat) and National Ferries Company, Chair of the Audit Committee, (August 2020 - July 2023)
  • Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Audit Committee Member, (September 2019 - January 2021)
  • Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (COMCEC), Focal point for transport and communications sector (January 2020 - to Date)

Publications

  • Kumasey A, Hossain F, Mamman A, and Al Sinani S, Examining Dysfunctional Behaviours in the Ghanaian Public Service: Can Spirituality and Ethics offer Solutions?, American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) 2017 Annual Conference, 2017-03-17, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
  • Al Sinani, S., Kravariti, F. & Hossain F, Anthony K., International Research Collaboration: Contemporary Trends and Trajectories from GCC countries., South Asian Journal of Policy and Governance, 43, 1, 2020-01-01
  • Al Sinani, S., Kravariti, F. & Hossain F., International Research Collaboration: Trends and Trajectories from GCC countries., Second 21st Century Academic Forum Conference, 2015-03-08, Harvard University, Boston, USA

Conference and Training

  • Implications of Chinese Economic Engagement in Africa, June 2016, Global Development Institute, University of Manchester, UK
  • School of Environment, Education and Development (University of Manchester) Annual PGR Conference on the theme Personhood: Mobility and Space, May 2016, University of Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Training Programme for GTAs, Faculty of Humanities, The University of Manchester – Training Completed for Accredited Associate Fellow, Higher Education Academy, January 2015, UK
  • School of Environment, Education and Development (University of Manchester) Annual PGR Conference on the theme: Making Social Impact, May 2015, University of Manchester, United Kingdom
  • OECD Conference on the theme: Better Policies for Better Lives, May 2015, OECD Headquarters, Paris, France
  • UNESCO on the theme: Role of UNESCO in Contemporary Times, May 2015, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris
  • Second 21st Century Academic Forum Conference, March 2014, Harvard University, Boston, USA
  • School of Environment, Education and Development (University of Manchester) Annual PGR Conference on the theme: Innovation in Research, May 2015, University of Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Association of Research Managers and Administrators Conference, January 2012, UK
  • Fundamentals of Research Administration Workshop, January 2012, UK
  • Association of Research Managers and Administrators conference, January 2011, UK
  • The constructal theory and the flow of talent, workshop, January 2011, Oman
  • Intellectual property workshop, January 2010, WIPO, Geneva, Switzerland
  • CMA & CFM training program, January 2004, KPMG, Oman
  • Budgeting and financial analysis training program, April 2002 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Languages

Arabic
First Language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Director General of Planning

Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology
10.2020 - Current

Acting Director General of Administration and Financial Affairs

Ministry of Transport and Communications
04.2019 - 09.2020

Director General of Planning and Studies

Ministry of Transport and Communications
10.2018 - 09.2020

Expert, DVC office for PGSR

Sultan Qaboos University
09.2013 - 01.2018

Graduate Teaching Assistant, IDPM / GDI

Sultan Qaboos University
09.2013 - 01.2018

Director, Research Department

Sultan Qaboos University
03.2010 - 01.2013

Director, Research & Innovation Department

Sultan Qaboos University
08.2008 - 03.2010

Acting Deputy Director, Finance Department

Sultan Qaboos University
03.2008 - 08.2008

Head of Revenue & Research Expenditure Section

Sultan Qaboos University
11.2002 - 08.2008

Acting Head of Revenue & Research Budget department

Sultan Qaboos University
01.2000 - 10.2002

Accountant, Treasury Section

Sultan Qaboos University
05.1998 - 12.1999

PhD - Development Policy and Management, Economics

University of Manchester

Master of Science - Banking and Finance

Loughborough University

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Sultan Qaboos University
SAIF SAID ALSINANI