- Born in Khobar, Saudi Arabia
- B.S. King Fahd University
- M.S. Northwestern University
- 1977 – joined Saline Water Conversion Corp (SWCC) as project manager for Jubail Desal & Power Plant
- 1985 – O&M manager for SWCC eastern province
- Eventually named general manager eastern province
- 2003 – Elected president of IDA
- Later joined Tabreed as CEO, and remained active as a freelance desalination consultant
