The people behind Arakis.

Operators and specialists embedded in Oman, working across market entry, business development, and data intelligence.

Chairman | Co-Founder

Ahmed Salim Al Wahaibi

Over three decades of experience leading multi-billion-dollar energy, infrastructure, and industrial investments across the Middle East and beyond as former CEO of Oman Oil Company (now OQ Group).

Advisor | Finance, M&A

Venugopal Venkatesh

Finance executive with 45+ years of experience in strategy, project financing, M&A, and treasury, with senior leadership experience across Oman, the GCC, and global markets.

Advisor | Strategic Investments

Ramakrishnan PR

Four decades of experience leading strategic investments across mining, metals, energy, and manufacturing, with leadership roles at MDO and Tata Steel.

Advisor | Technology

Viraji Kondapally

Over a decade of experience building and scaling technology products across startups and growth-stage companies as a technology entrepreneur and co-founder of Honc.

Managing Director | Co-Founder

Christie Benjamin

Over a decade of experience driving operations and market expansion across Oman’s Oil & Gas, technology, and real estate sectors, with experience at Huawei, STS, and OQ8.

Operator | Co-Founder

Amar Sharma

Over 7 years of experience in business development and growth strategy across BFSI and fintech, with experience at EY Business Consulting and Airtel Group, spanning India, Oman, and Africa.

Operator | Co-Founder

Over 7 years of experience at the intersection of data science, product, and technology, helping organizations build AI-driven solutions and deliver complex technology initiatives across India and Oman.

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