Amrou Al Sharif is an engineer turned Entrepreneur, Businessman. Amrou attended the University of Texas at Austin and holds a masters and undergraduate degree, with honours, in Mechanical Engineering. His graduate work led him to join National Instruments Engineering Leadership Program where he played multiple roles in developing the company. Recognising a market for innovative solutions to solve research and industrial challenges, Amrou founded Teclution to fill the niche in 2003. Telcutions projects, products and services range from building and racing solar cars, to unique automation systems. His role at Teclution earned Amrou various recognition including the title of Local Expert in Innovation, by the Saudi Ministry of Industry for the National Industry Strategy 2020 review session in 2009. Amrou is currently engaged in leading OLEP Karawan Limited in the role of CEO, which he co-founded and which was awarded a hydrocarbon Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement with the government of Oman in late 2015. Amrou continues to be involved with the promotion of the entrepreneurial environment by sharing his experiences and supporting growth through the various initiatives and forums in the Sultanate and the region.