Message from Faisal Al Rayes
CEO and Managing Director
Our pursuit of excellence has positioned us as one of the leaders in the public-private partnership water services sector. We are strategically investing in water, energy and the environment to ensure sustainable growth and innovation. Our combined human skills, technological capabilities and ambition have created a multi-environmental services group.
In line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, our best endeavors have been focused to achieve excellence and become active leaders locally and regionally in the provision of water and wastewater services to community and businesses through the production, transportation, distribution, treatment, and re-use of this scarce resource. We continue to develop our business strategies, in-depth knowledge and understanding of critical requirements and state-of-the-art technologies across these sectors. It is our aim to further enhance our participation in the private sector by being an active investor in water, environment, energy, infrastructure and social infrastructure.
We look forward to strengthening and investing in our capabilities by engaging in other business areas that are aligned with the nature of our current business activities, and this will provide opportunities for business growth and create new jobs for the future generations. In line with the target National Energy Strategies, we have advanced our involvement in renewable energy program, by participating in circular economy projects and ambitious green initiative projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
We have also invested and continue to pursue opportunities for investment in renewable energy to reduce environmental pollution, and for it to be the driving force for all our business units.
Being a developer and operator, Mowah has a successful track record comprising major integrated quality and efficiency initiatives, investment opportunities and privatization projects, future bids and proposals, supported by diverse team of technical, legal, and financial competencies.
As we continue to realize our objectives, we are also attracting the best national competencies, skills, and experiences to our company. We target building an exceptional, perseverant, leading, and harmonious working team and enable it to continue with developing and growing our business in line with our vision to achieve our strategic goals professionally and efficiently.
Board Of Directors
The company’s Board of Directors consists of independent board members, executive and non-executive members, who work together to steer the company in the appropriate direction to achieve its strategic goals.
Abdulaziz Al Rayes
Chairman
Faisal Al Rayes
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Sami Al Rayes
Board Director
Majed Al Rayes
Board Director
Tareq Al Rayes
Board Director
Mohammed Alhokal
Board Director
Loutfi K. Echhade
Board Director
Bakr Al Muhanna
Board Director
Leadership Team
Our Leadership Team is committed to driving excellence, sustainability, and community impact across all aspects of our operations. Guided by a unified vision, we implement an integrated strategy to develop capacity, improve service efficiency, and optimize operational costs.
Faisal Al Rayes
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Faisal Al Rayes has been the Chief Executive Officer, and Board Member in Mowah since January 2008 and a member of the Executive Committee since 2021. As part of the Leadership Team, he is responsible for overseeing the operations of new businesses and drives the business expansion initiatives of the group. Within Mowah, he has established an impressive track record in identifying and investing in commercially viable investment opportunities, winning competitive bids, and driving growth for large-scale PPP projects such as IWP, ISTP, IPP, and long and short term O&M projects.
Mr. Faisal is also Chairman of Future Technologies for Water Desalinations company as well as the innovative Tashgheel company for O&M and sits on the Board of the following subsidiaries: Yanbu International Water, Dammam West Company for Water, Dammam West Operation & Maintenance Company, CICLO, Mowah Technology Services (MTS), SAL United Co. for Water, and Nayyar International Renewable Energy Company. He also currently serves as Managing Director for CICLO.
Prior to joining Mowah, Mr. Faisal was the Vice President of Riyadh Al Sahra Medical Co. He also served as Investment Manager for Jax Contracting and Sales & Marketing Manager for Filling and Packing Materials Company (FIPCO). With his 25+ years of experience rich in executive management, he provides leadership and expertise to the company in the areas of business planning, operational leadership, financial management, and strategy and business development.
Mr. Faisal earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – Marketing from King Saud University.
Prior to joining Mowah, Mr. Faisal was the Vice President of Riyadh Al Sahra Medical Co. He also served as Investment Manager for Jax Contracting and Sales & Marketing Manager for Filling and Packing Materials Company (FIPCO). With his 25+ years of experience rich in executive management, he provides leadership and expertise to the company in the areas of business planning, operational leadership, financial management, and strategy and business development.
Mr. Faisal earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – Marketing from King Saud University.
Dr. Mostafa Meharabani
Chief Business Excellence Officer
Dr. Mostafa Mehrabani is a globally recognized leader in business transformation, executive leadership, and strategic planning. With over 35 years of experience at Fortune 500 companies, he has successfully guided organizations to industry prominence through innovation and operational excellence.
In July 2024, Dr. Mehrabani joined Mowah as Head of Business Excellence, leading the company’s end-to-end transformation to achieve its market potential and establish itself as a regional leader in the utility sector. He also serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors.
In July 2024, Dr. Mehrabani joined Mowah as Head of Business Excellence, leading the company’s end-to-end transformation to achieve its market potential and establish itself as a regional leader in the utility sector. He also serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors.
He began his career at Northrop Grumman/TRW, rising to Chief Information Officer and overseeing advanced product development and information systems. Under his leadership, TRW ranked among InformationWeek’s top U.S. IT innovators, and Computerworld recognized him as a top 100 technology leader.
He later joined McGraw-Hill as Executive Vice President and Global CIO, driving business growth through technology. Promoted to President of McGraw-Hill’s Assessment and Reporting Division, he led its digital transformation, aligning educational assessment and data-driven instruction to enhance learning outcomes.
As Division CEO of Obeikan Plastic Division in Saudi Arabia, he led seven business units specializing in advanced manufacturing for global brands like Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Neste, and Pepsi. His leadership drove technological advancements and process innovations, positioning the division as a regional leader. He also spearheaded Obeikan Group’s human capital transformation, enhancing talent management and establishing the Obeikan Knowledge Academy.
Beyond his corporate leadership, Dr. Mehrabani has taught advanced computer science and management courses at California State University, Dominguez Hills, and was a visiting faculty member in Columbia University’s Executive MBA program. A Master Black Belt in Six Sigma and an expert in Lean Management, he holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from California State University, Fullerton, a master’s in Computer Science from Loyola Marymount University, and a doctorate in Institutional Leadership from Pepperdine University. He also completed postgraduate studies at MIT Sloan School of Management.
Dr. Mehrabani has served on numerous Boards of Directors and Executive Advisory Committees for Fortune 500 companies, including Microsoft, Dell, AT&T, and Satyam Manufacturing Technology.
With a track record of innovation and leadership, Dr. Mehrabani continues to shape business and education through strategic guidance and technological advancement.
He later joined McGraw-Hill as Executive Vice President and Global CIO, driving business growth through technology. Promoted to President of McGraw-Hill’s Assessment and Reporting Division, he led its digital transformation, aligning educational assessment and data-driven instruction to enhance learning outcomes.
As Division CEO of Obeikan Plastic Division in Saudi Arabia, he led seven business units specializing in advanced manufacturing for global brands like Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Neste, and Pepsi. His leadership drove technological advancements and process innovations, positioning the division as a regional leader. He also spearheaded Obeikan Group’s human capital transformation, enhancing talent management and establishing the Obeikan Knowledge Academy.
Beyond his corporate leadership, Dr. Mehrabani has taught advanced computer science and management courses at California State University, Dominguez Hills, and was a visiting faculty member in Columbia University’s Executive MBA program. A Master Black Belt in Six Sigma and an expert in Lean Management, he holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from California State University, Fullerton, a master’s in Computer Science from Loyola Marymount University, and a doctorate in Institutional Leadership from Pepperdine University. He also completed postgraduate studies at MIT Sloan School of Management.
Dr. Mehrabani has served on numerous Boards of Directors and Executive Advisory Committees for Fortune 500 companies, including Microsoft, Dell, AT&T, and Satyam Manufacturing Technology.
With a track record of innovation and leadership, Dr. Mehrabani continues to shape business and education through strategic guidance and technological advancement.
Conrad Apps
Chief Financial Officer
Conrad Apps is the Chief Financial Officer of Mowah, bringing over 35 years of experience in finance, strategy, and M&A across multinational businesses in manufacturing, engineering, large-scale global construction projects, FMCG, retail, and start-ups in renewable energy.
He spent much of his career at KPMG and in Power Generation and Oil & Gas at General Electric (GE), with senior roles also at ABB Process Automation, Avon Cosmetics Inc., and Hudson Holdings Limited (a NIKE partner).
He spent much of his career at KPMG and in Power Generation and Oil & Gas at General Electric (GE), with senior roles also at ABB Process Automation, Avon Cosmetics Inc., and Hudson Holdings Limited (a NIKE partner).
Before joining Mowah, he was Group CFO and Head of Mergers & Acquisitions at Francis Busuttil Group, a food manufacturing and distribution group.
Conrad lived and worked in multiple countries in Europe and the Middle East, and is recognised for his global mindset, entrepreneurial spirit and strategic leadership. He has a strong track record in financial transformation, risk management, business turnarounds, M&A and capital allocation.
He holds an MBA from Alliance Manchester Business School and certifications from the Association of Corporate Treasurers and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Conrad lived and worked in multiple countries in Europe and the Middle East, and is recognised for his global mindset, entrepreneurial spirit and strategic leadership. He has a strong track record in financial transformation, risk management, business turnarounds, M&A and capital allocation.
He holds an MBA from Alliance Manchester Business School and certifications from the Association of Corporate Treasurers and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Christopher Shelton
Head of Legal and Sustainability
Christopher joined Mowah in 2024 as Head of Legal and Sustainability. He is a senior strategic advisor and senior lawyer with over 15 years of experience in managing, negotiating, and closing complex regional and international projects in the water, energy and infrastructure sector. Prior to joining Mowah, Christopher was the Global ESG Legal Director at Eversheds Sutherland, and spent over a decade as a projects lawyer with magic circle law firms Clifford Chance and Linklaters, and US law firm Winston & Strawn.
Christopher is named in the 2024 and 2023 Legal 500 Green Guide for the EMEA region and has co-authored several publications including those relating to climate risk management, climate finance, large scale infrastructure projects and water/wastewater projects, and battery storage.
Chrsitopher holds a BA Hons in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Birmingham, the Graduate Diploma in Law from the BPP Law School London, and the Legal Practice Course from College of Law London.
In 2021, he completed the Cambridge Institute of Sustainable Leaderships’ course on Business Sustainability Management, and in 2022 he completed the Yale School of Management’s course on Sustainability Management: Risk, Profit and Purpose, and in
He is a qualified solicitor of England and Wales.
Chrsitopher holds a BA Hons in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Birmingham, the Graduate Diploma in Law from the BPP Law School London, and the Legal Practice Course from College of Law London.
In 2021, he completed the Cambridge Institute of Sustainable Leaderships’ course on Business Sustainability Management, and in 2022 he completed the Yale School of Management’s course on Sustainability Management: Risk, Profit and Purpose, and in
He is a qualified solicitor of England and Wales.
Yousef Al Onezi
Human Capital Director
Yousef Dhaher Al-Onezi is a seasoned Human Capital & HR Director with over 23 years of extensive experience in strategic human resource management, organizational development, and labor law compliance. His expertise spans across multiple industries, including manufacturing, investment, hospitality, and utilities, making him a versatile HR leader capable of adapting to diverse business environments.
Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in developing and implementing HR policies, optimizing workforce performance, and driving employee engagement initiatives. His strategic approach to recruitment, talent management, performance tracking, and compensation & benefits has contributed significantly to the efficiency and growth of the organizations he has served.
Yousef has successfully led HR transformations, integrating HR technology solutions (such as Oracle HRMS) to improve efficiency and streamline HR operations. He has a strong background in budgeting, cost control, and financial planning, ensuring that HR functions align with corporate objectives while maintaining financial sustainability.
Additionally, his deep understanding of Saudi labor laws and government regulations has enabled him to navigate complex compliance landscapes, ensuring seamless business operations and adherence to employment policies. His ability to build and lead high-performing teams, resolve employee grievances, and foster a positive work culture highlights his strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
With a results-driven approach, he is adept at aligning HR strategies with business goals, making him a key contributor to organizational success. His extensive training in leadership development, time management, and competency-based interviewing further underscores his commitment to professional growth and excellence in human capital management.
Overall, Yousef Al-Onezi is a highly accomplished HR professional who brings a blend of strategic vision, operational efficiency, and leadership excellence, making him an invaluable asset to any organization seeking to enhance its human resource capabilities and drive business growth.
Yousef has successfully led HR transformations, integrating HR technology solutions (such as Oracle HRMS) to improve efficiency and streamline HR operations. He has a strong background in budgeting, cost control, and financial planning, ensuring that HR functions align with corporate objectives while maintaining financial sustainability.
Additionally, his deep understanding of Saudi labor laws and government regulations has enabled him to navigate complex compliance landscapes, ensuring seamless business operations and adherence to employment policies. His ability to build and lead high-performing teams, resolve employee grievances, and foster a positive work culture highlights his strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
With a results-driven approach, he is adept at aligning HR strategies with business goals, making him a key contributor to organizational success. His extensive training in leadership development, time management, and competency-based interviewing further underscores his commitment to professional growth and excellence in human capital management.
Overall, Yousef Al-Onezi is a highly accomplished HR professional who brings a blend of strategic vision, operational efficiency, and leadership excellence, making him an invaluable asset to any organization seeking to enhance its human resource capabilities and drive business growth.
Bouchra Nouhi
Head of Project Finance and M&A
Since 2023, Bouchra has led Project Finance and M&A at Mowah, bringing over 18 years of experience in managing, structuring, and financing complex regional and international projects in the energy, water, and infrastructure sectors. At Mowah, she played a key role in significant initiatives such as the Jafurah IWP in Saudi Arabia financing of the project.
Previously, at EDF Renewable Energy, she co-headed the international project finance team, securing financing for major renewable projects across MENA, Asia, and South America.
Previously, at EDF Renewable Energy, she co-headed the international project finance team, securing financing for major renewable projects across MENA, Asia, and South America.
Bouchra also held senior roles at ENGIE where she led financing and M&A efforts for large-scale projects in power generation, renewables, and water desalination. She specializes in structuring complex financial deals and driving sustainable growth, and leading teams in executing multi-million-dollar transactions.
Sambhu Saran Mitra
Head of Engineering & Technical Support
Dr. Sambhu Saran Mitra joined Mowah in the middle of 2021 as Head of Engineering and Technical Services. He has almost 40 years’ experience, technical skills, and knowledge in the water treatment industry. His present field of expertise in IWP with RO desalination and ISTP of various capacity including sludge treatment. Offered exceptional technical support to business development, project execution and co-ordination, engineering and in O&M trouble shooting.
Sambhu is an experienced professional in working with conventional and renewable power plants and in thermal water desalination running based on the CHP concept. He is keen on compliance of Environment regulation, monitoring of environmental parameters and EIA study and assistance in environment related legal matters related to power and desalination plant.
Performed quantitative research to map client experience and tailor products and programs to evolve needs and future requirements. Formalized robust strategies to manage change, ideas and create opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive business value.
Prior to Mowah, he worked internationally as Director Desalination and water Treatment in ACWA Power, Asst. VP Doosan Heavy Engineering, Water System Manager Sembcorp and with AES as team leader. In India he worked long time for NTPC and ENRON managed Dabhol Power Company.
Sambhu holds PhD in Environmental Engineering, Postgraduate in Applied Chemistry, Degree in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Master of Business Administration, and a certified Chartered Engineer. He has attended international conferences on water treatment and desalination and has papers that have been published in renowned Desalination and Water Treatment Magazines.
Performed quantitative research to map client experience and tailor products and programs to evolve needs and future requirements. Formalized robust strategies to manage change, ideas and create opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive business value.
Prior to Mowah, he worked internationally as Director Desalination and water Treatment in ACWA Power, Asst. VP Doosan Heavy Engineering, Water System Manager Sembcorp and with AES as team leader. In India he worked long time for NTPC and ENRON managed Dabhol Power Company.
Sambhu holds PhD in Environmental Engineering, Postgraduate in Applied Chemistry, Degree in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Master of Business Administration, and a certified Chartered Engineer. He has attended international conferences on water treatment and desalination and has papers that have been published in renowned Desalination and Water Treatment Magazines.
Mohamed Zain El Sadany
Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Director
Mohamed, an accomplished GRC Director and Board and Committees Secretary, has over 16 years of experience leading corporate governance initiatives and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. He joined Mowah in 2020, where he has played a key role in overseeing IPO management, driving operational efficiencies, and promoting ethical decision-making. His expertise spans internal auditing, financial reporting, and due diligence, with a strong ability to assess and improve internal controls.
Prior to joining Mowah, Mohamed served as Internal Audit Manager at Naseej International Trading Co. (formerly Al-Sorayai Group) in Jeddah, where he refined audit processes, strengthened internal controls, and optimized resource management. He also served as Senior Internal Auditor at Abdulla Fouad Holding Company in Dammam, leading comprehensive audits across various business sectors and recommending corrective actions to enhance operational effectiveness. Earlier in his career, Mohamed also worked as an External Auditor at KPMG in Cairo, Egypt, where he directed external audits for 29 clients ensuring compliance with international auditing standards (IFRS and GAAP).
Mohamed holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Helwan University and has completed various professional courses and certifications, including the IFSAH Professional Certificate and Certified Board Secretary from Kingstone Business Academy. Fluent in Arabic and English, Mohamed brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role, fostering collaboration across teams and advising executive leadership on governance matters.
Mohamed holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Helwan University and has completed various professional courses and certifications, including the IFSAH Professional Certificate and Certified Board Secretary from Kingstone Business Academy. Fluent in Arabic and English, Mohamed brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role, fostering collaboration across teams and advising executive leadership on governance matters.
Asim Idrees
Operational Technology Manager
Asim Idrees is an innovative IT leader with extensive expertise in information technology management, digital transformation, and system integration. As Deputy IT Director at Mowah, he drives technological advancement across the organization, implementing cutting-edge solutions that enhance operational efficiency and data utilization. With over a decade of progressive experience in technology leadership roles, Asim specializes in bridging enterprise IT systems with operational technology, creating seamless technological ecosystems that support business objectives.
At Mowah, Asim has held several leadership positions including Operational Technology Manager and IT Manager, where he led major digital transformation initiatives. His achievements include successfully integrating IT and OT systems, enhancing cybersecurity measures, and establishing a centralized command center for multiple company facilities. He has managed complex IT projects, including the design and installation of comprehensive IT systems for new headquarters, encompassing data centers, security systems, and network infrastructure. Additionally, Asim brings valuable experience from a leading technology company where he managed product development for multilingual hospitality applications and oversaw Fintech solutions, further broadening his expertise in specialized industry applications.
A dedicated technologist with a passion for innovation, Asim holds a Master’s degree in Machine Learning and AI from Liverpool John Moores University and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Control Systems. With his strategic vision and technical acumen, Asim continues to drive digital excellence at Mowah, implementing forward-thinking IT strategies that support the company’s growth and market leadership objectives.
A dedicated technologist with a passion for innovation, Asim holds a Master’s degree in Machine Learning and AI from Liverpool John Moores University and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Control Systems. With his strategic vision and technical acumen, Asim continues to drive digital excellence at Mowah, implementing forward-thinking IT strategies that support the company’s growth and market leadership objectives.
Shabbir Siddique
Assets Director
Shabbir, a cross-discipline engineering and asset management professional in the Power & Water sector, joined Mowah in 2024 as the Assets Director.
Shabbir has a proven track record in risk, reliability, operational excellence, digitization programs, and capital expenditure projects across a portfolio of 40+ power generation assets valued at over $74 billion, generating 28+ GW of electricity and 5.3+ million m³/day of water across 12+ countries and 9+ technologies.
Shabbir has a proven track record in risk, reliability, operational excellence, digitization programs, and capital expenditure projects across a portfolio of 40+ power generation assets valued at over $74 billion, generating 28+ GW of electricity and 5.3+ million m³/day of water across 12+ countries and 9+ technologies.
Prior to Mowah, Shabbir served as a Technical/Strategy Consultant for leading companies like Elia Grid, Laborelec, Saudi Electric Company, and National Grid (KSA), where he improved the reliability of critical power generation assets and supported business management projects. As a Reliability Program Manager at NOMAC/ACWA Power, he built and influenced reliability programs across a diverse portfolio of power and water sites. Shabbir also held roles at Marafiq IWPP (Engie O&M), where he managed O&M engineering and asset management strategies, and at GE Energy, where he led contractual execution and reporting of maintenance and projects.
Shabbir holds a bachelors in Electrical Engineering from the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) and is an MBA candidate from the University of Illinois (Urbana).
Shabbir holds a bachelors in Electrical Engineering from the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) and is an MBA candidate from the University of Illinois (Urbana).
Nehad Hamama
General Manager, CICLO Water Treatment LLC
Nehad Hamama is an experienced business leader with over 30 years of expertise in operations, sales, and strategic management across the water, wastewater, oil & gas, agriculture, and infrastructure sectors. As General Manager of CICLO Water Treatment LLC, he oversees business growth and operations across the GCC, delivering cutting-edge environmental solutions, including solar sludge drying, sludge dewatering, and integrated pipeline systems.
Prior to joining CICLO in 2024, Nehad served as Country Sales Manager at RuhRPumpen Egypt, managing business operations and driving growth across key markets in the Oil & Gas, water and utilities sector. He also held senior leadership roles at Abunayyan Trading Co., where he led regional operations, optimized sales strategies, and strengthened relationships with major industry stakeholders such as NWC, MARAFIQ, SWA and ARAMCO.
With a Bachelor’s Degree in Farm Machinery from Cairo University, Nehad has built a career specializing in water treatment technologies, pump systems, power generation, and automation. His expertise in business planning, strategic execution, and customer relationship management has enabled him to drive sustainable business growth and deliver high-quality solutions to clients worldwide.
With a Bachelor’s Degree in Farm Machinery from Cairo University, Nehad has built a career specializing in water treatment technologies, pump systems, power generation, and automation. His expertise in business planning, strategic execution, and customer relationship management has enabled him to drive sustainable business growth and deliver high-quality solutions to clients worldwide.
