Draft:Mustafa Jalali

Mustafa Jalali was born on June 8, 1949, in Taif, Saudi Arabia. {{Cite news |title=Jalali, Mousli, Al-Ali named to top posts |url=https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:35a5286a-77b9-4b6c-a2eb-df20d34cf281/?annonBboxWorkflow=true&viewer%21megaVerb=group-edit |work=The Arabian Sun |publisher=Saudi Aramco |publication-date=May 5, 2004 |volume=LIX |issue=17}}He completed his high school education in Taif, where he graduated in 1967. Jalali went on to study electrical engineering at Arizona State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1973.

After completing his studies, Jalali began his professional career with the Saudi Railroad Organization, where he worked from 1973 to 1978. He joined Saudi Aramco in 1979 as an engineer. Over the years, he held several roles of increasing responsibility within the organization.

During the 1980s, Jalali served in positions such as technical director of the Oil and Gas Metering Division, coordinator of the Electrical Systems Division, and senior project manager for major projects, including the East/West Pipelines and the Safaniya GOSP-4 Offshore Facilities. From 1990 to 1992, he managed the Northern Area Projects Design and Construction Department.

In 1992, Jalali was named manager of the Vela Marine Planning and Technical Services Department, where he oversaw the construction of 15 Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs). From 1995 to 2000, he served as President and CEO of Aramco Services Company in Houston, Texas. {{Cite journal |last=Shammas |first=Pierre |title=Study on Engineering Leadership |url=https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1260/0144598001491888 |journal=SAGE Journals |pages=71|doi=10.1260/0144598001491888 }}{{Cite web |title=SAUDI ARABIA - Profile - Saud Al Ashgar. - Free Online Library |url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/SAUDI+ARABIA+-+Profile+-+Saud+Al+Ashgar.-a057816187 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240525005222/https://www.thefreelibrary.com/SAUDI+ARABIA+-+Profile+-+Saud+Al+Ashgar.-a057816187 |archive-date=2024-05-25 |website=www.thefreelibrary.com}}Following this role, he returned to Saudi Arabia to lead Vela International Marine as President and CEO.

From 2002 to 2003, Jalali held the position of executive director for Community, Buildings, and Office Services. He later became the executive director of Saudi Aramco Affairs, a role he held until being elected vice president in 2003.{{Cite web |date=2005-07-04 |title=15 million barrels per day realistic, says Aramco VP - Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More |url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/abnews/15-million-barrels-per-day-realistic-says-aramco-vp-211660 |website=www.arabianbusiness.com |language=en-US}}

Jalali has also participated in professional organizations, serving as vice president of the Saudi Arabian Chapter of the Instrument Society of America and as a member and former chairman of the Saudi Arabian chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

In 2004, Jalali founded Apollo Management and Services, Apollo Shipping Company,{{Cite web |title=About Us – Apollo |url=https://apollo-shipping.com/elementor-211/ |language=en-US}} and Acon Travel and Tourism in Bahrain. After retiring from Saudi Aramco in 2008, he took on active management roles in these companies. He also serves as the CEO and President of Ark Capital Company.{{Cite web |title=Ark Capital |url=https://ark-capital.com/#Our-Team |website=ark-capital.com}}