Icons Oman proudly recognizes Kadhim Mubarek as one of the Top 100 Leaders transforming Oman’s digital and infrastructure landscape. With 20 years of experience in Oman—including 15 years dedicated to the design, build, and management of data centres for Ooredoo Oman—Kadhim stands out as a rare architect whose expertise bridges visionary design, technical mastery, and operational excellence in mission-critical environments.

A Legacy of Innovation in Data Centre Architecture

Kadhim’s legacy is defined by his ability to seamlessly integrate architectural creativity with the complex demands of modern data centres. As Senior Project Program Manager at Ooredoo Oman, he has led the full lifecycle of the country’s most advanced data centre and landing station projects, including:

• Barka Landing Station
• Salalah Data Centre 2 & Landing Station
• Sohar Data Centre 2
• Bousher Data Centre 2
• Network Operation Centre & Data Centre 1 (Bousher flagship)

Each of these facilities stands as a testament to his meticulous planning, innovative design, and unwavering commitment to reliability and scalability.

“Kadhim Mubarek is not just an architect—he is a visionary who builds the backbone of Oman’s digital future, one data centre at a time.”

Icons Oman

Architect, Builder, Leader

What sets Kadhim apart is his unique value as an architect who not only envisions and designs high-performance data centres but also leads their construction and ongoing management. His expertise ensures that every facility is built to the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and future-readiness, meeting the evolving needs of Oman’s digital economy.

• Leads multicultural, cross-functional teams for successful, on-time, and on-budget delivery
• Excels in contract negotiation, procurement, and quality assurance
• Sets new industry benchmarks for infrastructure excellence

“Kadhim’s leadership is the foundation upon which Oman’s most advanced digital infrastructure is built.”

Industry Peer

A Holistic Approach to Infrastructure

Beyond his achievements at Ooredoo Oman, Kadhim’s earlier roles include managing major real estate and hospitality projects, always ensuring that architectural vision is matched with robust, resilient infrastructure. His background as a design manager and architect on diverse projects—from luxury villas and commercial complexes to hotels and community developments—gives him a holistic perspective on integrating aesthetic vision with technical functionality.

“Every project Kadhim touches becomes a benchmark for blending beauty, resilience, and innovation.”

Colleague

Future-Proofing Oman’s Digital Economy

Kadhim’s value as Oman’s premier data centre designer and builder lies not just in his technical expertise, but in his ability to anticipate future needs, adapt to technological advancements, and create facilities that are both functional and future-proof. His commitment to mentoring teams, driving innovation, and delivering client satisfaction has made him a trusted leader and a role model for the next generation of engineers and architects.

“To build for the future, you must see beyond today’s challenges. Kadhim Mubarek does just that.”

Icons Oman

A Lasting Legacy

Icons Oman celebrates Kadhim Mubarek for his visionary leadership, pioneering role in Oman’s digital infrastructure evolution, and unique contribution as an architect who has redefined what it means to design, build, and manage the digital backbone of a nation. His legacy continues to set the standard for excellence in data centre architecture and project management across the Sultanate.

Congratulations, Kadhim, on this well-deserved recognition!

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