Abdullah Al-Dayel MBA, MSSC

SAMANA Energy (JV of Al Muhaidib Group & GROUP AMANA) Reporting to the Board of Directors Key Responsibilities: - Overseeing SAMANA’s commercial, financial, and strategic operations as a Saudi-based clean energy developer focused on distributed solar Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). - Leading the preparation, submission, and management of public and private tender applications, ensuring compliance with client requirements, technical standards, and commercial competitiveness. - Structuring and negotiating tailored PPA agreements with commercial and industrial clients to ensure bankability, regulatory compliance, and long-term profitability. - Developing and refining SAMANA’s financial models and pricing strategies in coordination with shareholder teams and external financial advisors. - Driving project financing by engaging with local and international banks, leveraging shareholder networks to secure favorable debt terms. - Managing legal and commercial alignment of PPA templates, ensuring compliance with Saudi regulatory frameworks and evolving energy market standards. - Expanding the sales pipeline by directing business development strategy, identifying viable clients, and coordinating proposal efforts. - Preparing and delivering strategic presentations, project updates, and budget forecasts to the Board of Directors. - Negotiating technical and commercial terms with clients, consultants, and contractors to optimize project execution and lifecycle returns. - Overseeing vendor prequalification and registration processes with major private and public sector clients. - Leading internal governance development, acting as Board Secretary, and facilitating formal approvals and delegated authorities. - Monitoring and managing corporate budgets, including SG&A and project-related expenses. - Liaising with regulators and stakeholders to ensure compliance with government mandates, including Vision 2030 initiatives and energy policies.

Transactions Division Head Business Development Department Strategy & Business Development Business Line

Corporate Planning, Sustainability, & Portfolio Management Department Strategy & Business Development Business Line Key Contributions: - Spearheaded SPARK’s Clean Energy Initiative, aligning cross-functional stakeholders from Aramco and its affiliates to deliver strategic renewable infrastructure, including grid-connected solar and utility-scale assets. - Led the development and execution of SPARK’s Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in collaboration with Aramco’s legal team, ensuring compliance with national regulatory frameworks and aligning with Saudi Arabia’s energy transition goals. - Coordinated with top-tier consultants to synchronize legal, technical, and financial advisory streams, driving robust decision-making for energy investments. - Played a key role in shaping SPARK’s ESG Roadmap, embedding sustainability into infrastructure design, operations, and investment decisions in line with Aramco’s corporate sustainability vision and LEED certification criteria. - Initiated and led a circular economy project to recover and repurpose industrial construction waste into commercially viable byproducts supporting SPARK’s clean energy clusters. - Successfully negotiated a 23-year utility agreement with national providers, securing long-term, cost-competitive water supply terms that enhanced operational efficiency. - Reported on SPARK’s investment and ESG performance metrics to the Board of Directors, benchmarking outcomes against corporate KPIs.

Industrial Investment Attraction Department Strategy and Business Development Business Line Key Contributions: - Secured over SAR 100 million in energy-aligned industrial investments by leveraging national localization frameworks, including Aramco’s IKTVA (In-Kingdom Total Value Add) program, which incentivizes local content, manufacturing, and workforce development within the energy sector. - Contributed to strategic revisions of SPARK’s masterplan to elevate its positioning in clean technologies, renewable energy, and decarbonized industrial clusters, in line with Vision 2030 and Aramco’s downstream expansion goals. - Supported initial scoping and partner engagement for a proposed Industry 4.0 Center, aimed at building local capabilities in automation, digital energy systems, and advanced manufacturing. - Represented SPARK at global investment summits, bilateral trade missions, and roadshows, promoting the Kingdom’s energy transition narrative and SPARK’s role as a national champion for sustainable industrial development. - Ensured consistent strategic alignment with Aramco, the Ministry of Energy, and the Ministry of Investment, particularly in areas related to IKTVA targets, investor qualification, and policy-driven localization initiatives.

Project Coordination Department. Key Contributions: - Managed SAR 60M+ in sustainable construction projects, ensuring LEED Silver compliance. - Coordinated with Aramco Project Management Team and contractors to meet SPARK’s sustainable development standards. - Led civil scope evaluations and quality checks for design and environmental compliance. Supported tenant facilities through early design review and regulatory coordination. - Resolved site issues to reduce delays and ensure timely, sustainable project delivery

Civil & Structural Engineer – Saudi Aramco Marjan Development Project Assigned across Técnicas Reunidas headquarters in Madrid, Spain and Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia Key Contributions: - Led structural design and analysis of steel piperacks and non-building industrial structures using Bentley STAAD.Pro CONNECT, ensuring full compliance with Saudi Aramco standards and international codes (ASCE, AISC, PIP, SAES, SAEP, SABP). - Performed second-order, modal frequency, wind, and seismic analyses on complex structures, considering dynamic response and resilience in critical load conditions. - Designed foundations for rotating and stationary industrial equipment, optimizing layouts for mechanical compatibility and operational safety. - Developed and maintained advanced spreadsheet-based design tools, automating repetitive tasks and improving quality control across design deliverables. - Contributed to the preparation and review of technical submittals and reports, verifying adherence to project specifications, international standards, and Aramco engineering procedures. - Applied value engineering and constructability principles in design stages to reduce material use, streamline installation, and enhance cost-effectiveness. - Gained exposure to multidisciplinary project coordination within an EPC contracting environment, working closely with process, mechanical, and project control teams.

Deputy Project Manager - King Abdullah Park & Wadi Namar Zones Riyadh Saudi Arabia Key Contributions: - Oversaw vendor compliance with GEA’s standards and event execution milestones across multiple zones city-wide, ensuring seamless delivery of world-class entertainment experiences. - Acted as a liaison between vendors and internal GEA departments, including Marketing, Government Affairs, and HSE, facilitating timely coordination and issue resolution. - Conducted branding and identity conformity assessments, ensuring all visuals, signage, and themes adhered to GEA’s unified identity and quality benchmarks. - Supported the visitor experience planning by reviewing content proposals and contributing to service design strategies aligned with international benchmarks. - Developed and proposed transportation and logistics solutions, with a focus on public access, parking efficiency, and shuttle routes to optimize visitor flow. - Participated in government-level coordination meetings as a representative of GEA, contributing to cross-agency alignment and compliance with regulatory protocols. - Reviewed and provided feedback on health, safety, and security plans for individual venues, ensuring adherence to GEA’s operational safety standards.

Engineering Intern – Infrastructure & Site Development, Inc. II Assigned to Phase 1 (finishing) and Phase 2 (heavy civil) works Key Contributions: - Gained practical, on-site exposure to water and wastewater infrastructure systems, observing multiple stages of installation, integration, and testing in a live project environment. - Oversaw and tracked progress on over 9 active construction activities, including excavation, ducting, backfilling, and structural works, while shadowing project engineers and site managers. - Participated in weekly client–contractor coordination meetings, developing an early understanding of stakeholder alignment, issue resolution, and scope clarification. - Proactively completed 116% of required e-learning courses, reflecting strong commitment to personal development and technical competency. - Gained insight into construction sequencing, safety protocols, quality assurance practices, and field documentation standards.

Material Quantity Estimator (Part-Time) – Estimations Department While pursuing an undergraduate degree in Engineering Key Achievements: - Successfully completed six detailed material take-offs for large-scale industrial steel hangars, ensuring high accuracy and alignment with engineering drawings and project specifications. - Played a key role in expanding the company’s supplier base by sourcing and onboarding two new approved material vendors, contributing to improved procurement options and cost efficiency. - Developed early proficiency in reading technical drawings and bills of quantities, laying a strong foundation for future project planning and commercial roles.

An urban planning professional degree, focused on ensuring the sustainability of our cities and urban areas, through the application of forward thinking practices and smart technologies.

The degree's focus was on: - Organizational Management - Financial Management - Operational Management and Logistics - Human Resource Management - Strategic Management - Management & Negotiation - International Business - Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

1st Place Winners; Senior Design Project Competition