Eng. Abdullah Bayounis is a highly accomplished engineering and business consulting professional with over three decades of leadership experience across the industrial, mining and petrochemical sectors.

He earned both his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering from Portland State University (PSU), USA, building a strong foundation in engineering, project development and industrial management.

Throughout his distinguished career, Eng. Abdullah Bayounis has held senior leadership and executive positions within some of the region's most recognized organizations, including SABIC, Ma'aden, Unichem, Al Manar and Sahara Petrochemical. His extensive industry exposure has enabled him to lead large-scale industrial projects, strategic business initiatives and organizational transformation programs across the GCC region.

As the President of Marafie Consultancy, based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, he provides strategic direction and leadership while supporting clients in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence and investment success.

His areas of expertise include:

  • ✔ Industrial Feasibility Studies
  • ✔ SIDF Financing & Loan Advisory
  • ✔ Project Management
  • ✔ Business Restructuring
  • ✔ Financial Modeling
  • ✔ Strategic Business Planning
  • ✔ Investment Analysis
  • ✔ Corporate Advisory Services
  • ✔ Industrial Development Projects
  • ✔ Organizational Transformation

Over the years, Eng. Abdullah Bayounis has successfully advised numerous private sector organizations, investors and industrial enterprises throughout the GCC, helping them optimize performance, secure financing and execute high-value projects.

His combination of technical expertise, business acumen and leadership experience makes him a trusted advisor for complex industrial and commercial ventures.

Quick Highlights

Position

President

Qualification

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering – Portland State University, USA

M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering – Portland State University, USA

CFC (Certified Financial Consultant)

Experience

30+ Years

Industries

  • Petrochemical
  • Mining
  • Industrial Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Infrastructure Development
  • Business Consulting

Specializations

  • Industrial Feasibility Studies
  • SIDF Loan Advisory
  • Financial Modeling
  • Project Management
  • Corporate Strategy
  • Business Restructuring