Dr. Hilal Al Dhamri: A Journey of Self-Improvement & Innovation

Dr. Hilal Al Dhamri, Managing Director, Raysut Cement Company While many individuals find contentment in their accomplishments, a rare few set themselves apart with an unquenchable thirst for perpetual enhancement. They live by the mindset of “always wanting more,” propelling themselves each day in pursuit of knowledge that fuels self-improvement. They shape their own success, crafting greatness in both their personal and professional lives. Today, we introduce one such individual – Hilal Al Dhamri, the former General Manager of Oman Cement Company, and recently Managing Director in Raysut Cement Company. Also he is chairman of Board Director in some companies in Oman. With a drive to surpass his own limits and thirst for knowledge, Hilal embarked on a captivating journey of self-improvement and innovation. From a childhood fascination with science, particularly Chemistry, to his current role as the Managing Director, his story is a testament to the transformative power of constant aspiration.  After earning a BSc degree in Chemistry from Kuwait University, Kuwait in 2001, he launched his career at Oman Cement Company as a junior chemist trainee in the quality control department. Amidst the whirring machines and bustling laboratories, Hilal discovered the profound role Chemistry played in the cement industry. Over the course of  eight dedicated years, he immersed himself in mastering the essentials of the cement industry and technology. In 2008, Hilal enrolled on MSc program at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman, driven by a mission to address a significant cost challenge plaguing the cement industry – the heavy reliance on expensive imported minerals known as “Bauxite”. His research efforts yielded a groundbreaking solution and cost effective: substituting imported Bauxite with a locally sourced mineral, achieving complete self-sufficiency by 2010. This monumental achievement not only resulted in substantial cost drops but also propelled his career forward, earning him well-deserved promotions and the trust of the management. Hilal ascended to the role of Senior