Yahya Al Hinai (PhD, Cert. Dir.)

Responsibilities:

• Acting CEO of Al Anaam Company which was established to enhance food security in Oman.
• Supervise construction of Al Anaam Projects.
• Build Budgeting and Recruiting strategies for the company.
• Worked on Investor pitching protocols and established alignment with overseas investors.
• Established zero anti biotic protocols for Omani Goat breeding and fattening programs by collaborating with SQU.
• Board member of Nakheel Oman Development Company which is one of Oman Investment Authority companies.
• Member of Excursive Committee of Nakheel Oman Development Company.
• Member of Audit Committee of Nakheel Oman Development Company.
• Vice chair of Procurement Committee of Nakheel Oman Development Company.
• Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
• Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
• Fostered strong relationships with industry partners to expand business opportunities.
• Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
• Secured financing for critical projects through negotiation of favorable loan terms with financial institutions or investors.
• Championed data-driven decision-making culture, enhancing business intelligence and strategic planning capabilities.
• Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
• Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
• Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
• Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.

Responsibilities:

• Expert in Intensive Farming management.
• Involved in Date Palm Processing Factory setup and production at Zenat Al Sahra Royal Farm in Thamrat.
• Trained trainers in farm management.
• Director of Organic Farming Projects at Razat Farm in Salalah.
• Managed day to day work including livestock production, poultry production, dairy farming, fruit and vegetable production, field crop production.
• Planning and analyzing finance reports, and setting up budget limit for various farm activities.
• Managed Purchasing and Supply chain.
• Managed sales and marketing of farm products like fruit crops, vegetables, livestock's and dairy production.
• Monitoring production and yield quality of crops and livestock.
• Hiring, discharging, transferring, and promoting workers.
• Enforcing safety regulations, and interpreting policies.
• Evaluating financial statements and making budget proposals.
• Implemented new strategies which increased sales income up to 15% and reduced expenditures by 18% within 6 months.

Responsibilities:

• Involved in establishment of Date Palm Farm at Rahat Al Nefoos Royal Farm.
• Involved in establishing Date Palm Factory at Zenat Al Mazari Farm in Nizwa.
• Supervised date palm production in Nizwa Farm.
• Visited date palm factories in Saudi Arabia during process of establishing Royal Dates Factory in Nizwa.
• Trained agricultural researches in farm management programs.
• Trained SQU graduate students during internship programs.
• Supervised many training programs at Agricultural Training Centre at RCA.
• member of Training and Scholarships Committee at RCA.
• Participated in 27+ international conferences and workshops.
• Involved in development of Oman's Agricultural Strategic Plan 20/40 with MAF and FAO.
• Member of technical committees at both agricultural workshops held at Royal Camps in Samail (2007) and Ibri (2009).
• Member of Collage of Agricultural and Marine Sciences Advisory Board.
• Member of Incentive and Recognition Committee at RCA.
• Member of Association for Talent Development (ATD).
• Member of Horticultural Association for Horticultural Sciences (ISHS).
• Part of team involved in development of strategic plan to transform RCA to e-Government.
• Conducted agricultural researches with organizations in Oman and abroad including date palm researches.
• Prepared Annual Production Plans for Royal Gardens & Farms.
• Involved in production of Job Description Strategy for RCA.
• Interviewed 270+ candidates for technical jobs in RCA and acted as head of committee.
• Project Manager for Mango Tree Encyclopedia project with 10+ years of experience.
• Developed and implemented work plans for data collection from 60 countries.
• Prepared financial plans and budgets for project.
• Prepared official international contracts.
• Set strategies for international collaboration, negotiation, and contracting.
• Involved in signing of 170+ International Contracts with 60 countries.
• Team Leader for Technical, Administrative, and Financial Teams.
• Edited and published 88 books of MTE in Arabic, English, French, and Spanish.
• Supervised designing and printing MTE in Germany and Italy.
• Involved in designing and publishing of e-Version of MTE in 4 languages.

Responsibilities

• Successfully trained 40 new Horticulturists joined RCA.
• Developed Agricultural Strategic Plans for Royal Gardens & Farms.
• Involved in teaching program at College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, SQU.
• Instructor at College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, SQU for HORT 4011 / Plant Propagation.
• Supervised Laboratory and field work of HORT 4011 at SQU Experimental Station.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
• Followed all Government policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
• Implemented new training programs for staff, leading to higher employee retention rates and better overall performance.
• Developed training materials to enhance staff proficiency and productivity.
• Conducted comprehensive competitor analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Improved team collaboration by initiating regular strategy meetings.
• Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Granted Full Scholarship from RCA to pursue MSc. in USA.
• Granted Full PhD Assistantship from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
• Granted Pesticide Applicator License from USDA.
• Research Assistant involved in 7 projects funded by USDA, UW-Madison, and Private Companies in USA.
• Expert in using Scanning Electronic Microscope.
• Statistical Analyst for scientific papers at UW- Madison.
• Presented scientific papers and posters at UW-Madison and other States.
• Collaborated with different scientists from different States in USA for Regional Projects such as (NC-140).
• Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
• Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
• Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
• Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
• Contributed to the publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing expertise in various topics.
• Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality.
• Utilized statistical software for data analysis, generating accurate insights into complex datasets.
• Managed research databases with utmost diligence, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Supported grant writing efforts, securing essential funding for groundbreaking research projects.
• Optimized lab equipment usage, significantly reducing operational costs and downtime.
• Enhanced participant recruitment strategies, leading to more diverse and representative study samples.
• Boosted research visibility and impact with publication of findings in prestigious academic journals.
• Contributed to development of research proposals, aligning with strategic objectives and securing project approvals.
• Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
• Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
• Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
• Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.

Responsibilities:

• Head of Farm Department and managed approximately 40 employees.
• Supervised different agricultural practices at Royal Farms.
• Trained workers on agricultural practices.
• Trained new students at Agricultural Training Centre.
• Involved with the development of the Royal Gardens & Farms Database.
• Involved in all aspects of designing and development of new Royal gardens and farms.