Author: Michael R. Thompson - Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Professional Designation: MBA (Finance) Experience: 21 years | Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Primary Expertise: Infrastructure Finance, Project Funding, Capital Structuring Education: BSc Civil Engineering, American University of Sharjah (2001); MBA Finance, INSEAD (2005) Career Overview: Omar Al-Farsi is a project and infrastructure finance specialist with over two decades of experience structuring large-scale developments across the Middle East. Professional Experience & Impact: He has evaluated and structured funding for infrastructure, energy, and real-estate projects involving complex public-private partnerships and multi-source capital deployment. Specialized Focus & Methodology: Omar focuses on risk-sharing frameworks, long-term cash-flow sustainability, and capital efficiency in infrastructure investments. Thought Leadership & Contributions: He has advised stakeholders on project finance best practices and long-term infrastructure funding models. Role at Finance Authority Hub: Infrastructure & Project Finance Contributor. Languages: Arabic; English Areas of Expertise: • Project finance • Infrastructure funding • Capital structuring • Risk allocation