Dr. Ahmed Al-Abri

Dr. Ahmed Al-Abri serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Co. (ASRY), Bahrain, a leading international ship & rig repair / building / fabrication facility in the Middle East and leads the transition and modernization process of ASRY’s development and growth.

Dr. Al-Abri is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the Maritime and Logistics Industry. Over the last three decades, Dr. Al-Abri developed an in-depth knowledge and expertise in specialized maritime fields, managing various maritime and shipbuilding projects in addition to the broad experience in drydock, ports and logistics facilities.

Dr. Al-Abri began his long career as a Naval Architect in the United Kingdom, prior to becoming a Chief Naval Architect at the Oman Royal Navy. Prior to joining ASRY, he held numerous executive leadership and board positions, including the Chief Executive Officer of ASYAD Ports, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Oman Drydock Company (ODC), Chairman of the Board at Duqm Naval Dockyard, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Oman’s Port Management and Operation Company, MARAFI.

Dr. Al-Abri holds a PhD in Operational and Environmental Management of Ports and Shipyards from the University of Portsmouth, as well as a Master of Science Degree in Maritime Engineering, and a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Naval Architecture from the University of Southampton.

Specialties: Ports & logistics management, drydock, maritime and shipbuilding management, project management, strategic and project planning, feasibility studies, etc.