He is acclaimed for setting a high standard of accomplishment by holding the first PhD award in project management in the Gulf region. Dr. Almarri has an undergraduate degree in civil engineering from the University of Arizona and a master's degree in engineering management from the Catholic University of America. After earning his degrees, he commenced his engineering career in 1996 in the Dubai Municipality and has been in government services in the Sewerage & Irrigation Department and the Roads Department as head of the Roads Construction Section.