Sheikh Ali Bin Hamed Bin Saif Alkalbani, the Owner and Chairman of Alkalbani Group, is an outstanding executive with great entrepreneurial and diplomatic skills and experiences. Sheikh Ali began his career as Chairman of Al Hasi from 1976 until 1988, before becoming the Owner and Chairman of International Marble in 1999. Sheikh Ali is holder of Honorary Doctorate Degree from Commonwealth University, UK, Master Class Certificate in Leadership & Management from London Graduate School and Professional Doctor of Philosophy in Global Leadership & Management (PhD) from European International University, Paris, France.

Sheikh Ali has served as a member of State Consultative Council from 1983 to 1985, as Wali of Al Rustaq from 1990 to1993, and as Wali of Al Buraimi from 1993 to 1998. He was Adviser to Ministry of Interior for from 1998 to 2014. Sheikh Ali has been honoured with several awards and accolades, such as World Leader Businessperson by The Bizz Awards from year 2008 to year 2020 consecutively from World Confederation of Businesses (USA).

He also picked up the International Award by Golden Eagle for Prestige and Quality (Europe) 2010; The Diamond Eye Award for Quality Commitment & Excellence for Total Quality Management 2011 from Association Otherways Management & Consulting, Paris (France); International Socrates Award 2011 from Europe Business Assembly, Oxford (UK); GCC Best Employer Brand Award 2015 and 2016; Golden Medal for Quality & Services Award from Worldwide Marketing, Mexico; and Award Trophy from Top International Business magazine, Brazil 2016, Best Business Leader Award from MENAA Organization, to name just a few. Most recently, through a Royal Decree in April 2016, His Majesty the Sultan appointed Sheikh Ali as a member of the Oman Human Rights Commission.