KMR Consulting was founded in Oman, a country rich in history and understated beauty, by Dr. Khalid Al Araimi. He comes from the Al Fannah family, a distinguished lineage of the Al Araimi tribe, known for their maritime trading heritage spanning over 200 years. This family traces its roots to the historic town of Sur, renowned for its seafarers and merchants. In the early 1900s, they operated more than 20 ships in the Indian Ocean.

Fast forward a century, and Sheikh Mohammed Rashid, Dr. Khalid’s father, played a pivotal role in establishing Galfar, Oman’s largest construction company, which has been publicly traded on the Muscat Stock Exchange since 2007.

Dr. Khalid Al Araimi is an accomplished engineer and business professional who began his career as a drilling engineer at BP, the multinational oil and gas company. He then transitioned to managing the automation arm of the family conglomerate, where he played a crucial role in integrating advanced technologies into their operations.

Recognizing the importance of further education, Dr. Khalid pursued an MBA from the University of Strathclyde, equipping him with essential business skills. He later earned a Doctorate in Business Administration from Cranfield Business School, specializing in family business internationalization.

In addition to his corporate roles, Dr. Khalid played an advisory role to the Oman government during his involvement in the Sharakah program, addressing key issues facing the private sector. He is also the Vice-Chairman of Arabian Industries, one of the largest turnkey contractors in Oman, and serves as Vice-Chairman of National Drilling and Contracting Company (NDSC), which is the first drilling contracting company established in Oman and ranks third largest in terms of rig count. This unique combination of technical expertise, advanced business acumen, and public sector experience has enabled him to ascend from a hands-on role to the boardroom, where he leverages his knowledge to drive strategic initiatives and foster growth within the consultancy and beyond.