Said bin Hamad Al Riyami grew up in the Sultanate of Oman, Izki state, Al Nizar village. Born in 1978, he was raised amidst nature, mountains, and valleys. He experienced the simple life of the countryside, rural villages, modest people, and a humble family that barely earned their daily sustenance at the time.

Transitioning to the workforce, Said Al Riyami’s first job was with KCA Deutag in the Empty Quarter (1996-1997). It was a radical change, marking his first time working far from his village and family.

At the time, mobile phones and landlines were unavailable in those areas. Work involved 12-hour shifts for 42 consecutive days followed by only 12 days of leave, as oil exploration required continuous operation.

After 19 months, he was laid off following the loss of the contract. He then moved to Muscat to work in fire safety engineering while honing his English skills at the British Council and Polyglot Institute.

Eight months later, he returned to the concession areas with PDO due to his outstanding performance. Two years later, he joined MB Petroleum Services (MBPS) for a better offer and a 3-week rotation, which allowed him to pursue further studies despite the challenges of balancing work and education.

His dedication led him to become a Driller after earning the IWCF certification. He subsequently joined Schlumberger, working in both the Frac and Wireline fields.

In 2000, he began balancing work and studies, and by 2004, he ventured into entrepreneurship—a journey detailed in his upcoming book, "Ambition". Despite the exhaustion of managing family, work, and studies, his persistence helped him overcome these hardships.