Mohammed Al Barwani had an unassuming start at a primary school in East Africa, and obtained his masters degree in petroleum engineering from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. He started working at the Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO) and equipped himself with knowledgeable experiences at the firm. After completing ten years, he returned to familiar routes, and established a company that kept its prime focus in dealing with the oil sector. Al Barwani’s company had only five employees to begin with and initiated its operations at Al Wattayah. The capital wasn’t adequate enough for the company to compete with the bigger names, and it relied on the strong customer relationships Al Barwani had built in the past. It took charge in supplying oil advisors and drilling machines to Petroleum Development of Oman(PDO), and products to the US Company, Occidental Petroleum. These measures became landmark achievements for the firm as it expanded into the diverse field of exploring gas and minerals around the world. After an initial drought, MB Holding proved to be a significant determinant of Al Barwani’s massive success, one that made him a predominant figure in Oman, and an influential personality in various parts of the world.