Purposeful Leadership

About Abbas

A journey sparked by existential questions, leading from traditional studies in thought and religion to strategic leadership across national and global arenas.

Blending truth-seeking with practical experience, I continue to learn daily, sharing insights with those who seek depth, clarity, and balanced growth.

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The most I hope for from my writing is that it be a humble contribution, that might light a path or plant hope, and my success is only by God.
Abbas Alhumaid

Insight & Purpose

The Current Role and Intellectual Mission

In 2023, a Royal Decree was issued appointing me as a member of the State Council of Oman (2023–2027), where I contribute through the Economic and Financial Committee to provide strategic insights to support the national development process.

Today, I lead Merit Group and Merit Academy (UK), a platform through which I share the essence of my journey and experience to support individuals and institutions on their path toward balanced and conscious growth.

Abbas Alhumaid

Vision and Influence

The Station of Strategic Leadership

After that successful experience, I was appointed as an advisor with the rank of undersecretary in the Government of Abu Dhabi to lead one of the largest strategic transformation programs in a major real estate financial institution.

Later, I earned the "Certified Management Consultant" (CMC) accreditation from the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI), becoming the first GCC national to receive this international recognition.

From there, I launched into a new phase of contribution in the fields of consulting, training, and leadership program development.

Abbas Alhumaid

The Return

a Professional Path

I returned to public life at the age of twenty-four, with no mastery of the English language and no significant career opportunities. But what I emerged with from my inner journey — of confidence, strength, deep conviction, and sincere trust in God — was the real capital.

I taught myself what I had missed, persevered, and progressed with steady steps until I mastered the language and earned the CPA certification from the United States. During my professional career, I worked in three of the world's largest audit firms (KPMG, EY, Arthur Andersen), before taking on the role of Head of Internal Audit in the Government of Ajman, where I led a comprehensive strategic transformation at the age of thirty-two.

Abbas Alhumaid

The Beginning

Select The Spark of Inquiry

My journey began at the age of thirteen, burdened by life's big questions for which I could find no answer that satisfied my mind or soothed my heart—not in books, dialogues, or lectures.

It was then I realized I had to set everything aside and dedicate myself to the search for truth after finishing my schooling, for there is no tranquility or clarity without knowing what is authentic and true.

And so it was—despite the harshness of poverty and the pressure of circumstances, I chose to refuse a guaranteed university scholarship and walk a deeper path in the pursuit of knowledge.

I studied philosophy, theology, and religions in traditional seminaries, while simultaneously continuing my academic studies in economics and accounting remotely, thus combining a spiritual experience with practical study.

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