**Agricultural Project Manager with over 30 years of progressive experience** in agricultural operations, large-scale farm development, and date palm cultivation across Saudi Arabia. Proven expertise in planning, establishing, and managing agricultural projects from concept through full commercial operation, including projects with **more than 150,000 date palm trees**. Specialized in irrigation systems, organic farming, integrated pest management (IPM), agricultural mechanization, quality management, post-harvest operations, date production, processing, procurement, inventory, and export operations. Demonstrated success in increasing productivity, reducing operational costs through innovative farming techniques, leading multidisciplinary teams, and implementing sustainable agricultural practices. Strong background in agricultural research, collaboration with government authorities and international organizations, and delivering high-performance agricultural projects while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
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# PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
## Agricultural Project Manager
**Qutoof Al Madinah Dates Factory Sep 2021 – Present**
### Key Highlights
* Successfully converted a **6,000+ date palm farm** into a certified organic project in collaboration with **CERES Germany**, with expansion planned for additional farms.
* Managed agricultural operations for **10,000+ date palm trees**, consistently achieving production and quality objectives.
* Introduced mechanized pollination and fruit thinning, significantly reducing labor costs while improving productivity and fruit quality.
* Directed date inventory management, procurement, factory production, and international export operations.
* Improved operational planning and supply chain coordination to support continuous production.
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## Agricultural Project Manager
**KOOHEJI Mar 2021 – Sep 2021**
### Key Highlights
* Improved operational efficiency and productivity of alfalfa and date palm projects.
* Enhanced value-added processing of dates through partnerships with local factories.
* Increased marketing effectiveness and product competitiveness in local markets.
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## Agricultural Project Manager
**Siafa International Manufacturing Company Dec 2008 – Mar 2021**
### Key Highlights
* Led the development of **three major agricultural projects** totaling **over 129,000 date palm trees** using advanced irrigation, fertilization, and crop protection systems.
* Successfully established one of Saudi Arabia's largest integrated date palm developments with **100,000+ palm trees**.
* Introduced agricultural mechanization that reduced operating costs and improved productivity.
* Developed integrated pest management (IPM) and sustainable farming programs.
* Participated in agricultural research with government authorities and international organizations on irrigation efficiency, organic farming, and soil improvement.
* Directed agricultural planning, production optimization, quality improvement, and technical support across multiple projects.
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## Agricultural Project Manager
**Taiba Investments Feb 1999 – Nov 2008**
### Key Highlights
* Expanded agricultural operations by **12,000 additional date palm trees**, increasing plantation capacity to approximately **15,000 trees**.
* Led implementation of **ISO 9001** and **HACCP** quality management systems.
* Participated in national agricultural research projects focused on irrigation water optimization.
* Conducted successful trials in automated pollination, organic farming, modified atmosphere storage, and irrigation efficiency.
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## Research Assistant
**King Saud University – Agricultural Engineering Department Feb 2004 – Sep 2008**
### Key Highlights
* Contributed to Saudi Arabia's national research project for agricultural water requirement estimation.
* Collected, analyzed, and evaluated irrigation, climate, and crop performance data.
* Supported scientific studies aimed at improving irrigation efficiency and water conservation.
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## Agriculture Specialist
**Arab Farmer Co. Jan 1991 – Oct 1998**
### Key Highlights
* Managed commercial date palm cultivation and landscaping projects throughout Saudi Arabia.
* Implemented irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and harvesting programs to improve crop performance.
* Developed annual agricultural plans and productivity improvement strategies.
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## Agriculture Specialist
**Sager Group Aug 1986 – Aug 1990**
### Key Highlights
* Managed greenhouse, nursery, and open-field agricultural operations.
* Improved nursery production quality and propagation efficiency.
* Supervised production planning and timely supply of high-quality seedlings for landscaping projects.
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## Agriculture Specialist
**Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (Sudan) Jul 1982 – Aug 1983**
### Key Highlights
* Supported national agricultural development through data collection, analysis, and classification.
* Assisted in agricultural statistical reporting for traditional and modern farming sectors.