Professional Profile – Engineer Sinan Abdulwali Al-Tam, Director of Masdar Engineering for Renewable Energy

Engineer Sinan Abdulwali Al-Tam was born on September 21, 1988, in Sana’a, Yemen, and currently resides in the capital, Sana’a. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Sana’a University, specializing in Power & Machine Engineering, and is considered one of the leading pioneers in the clean and sustainable energy sector in Yemen and the region.

Engineer Al-Tam has over 12 years of experience covering all aspects of engineering and management, from project design and implementation, to team and resource management, strategy development, and company growth, building a fully integrated institutional environment. During these years, he founded and led Masdar Engineering for Renewable Energy, which has become one of the leading companies in providing solar and hybrid energy solutions in Yemen, with the capability to execute medium and large-scale projects across agricultural, industrial, residential, and service sectors.

Under his leadership, the company has executed projects with a total capacity exceeding 20 megawatts, including solar pumping systems, hybrid systems (Hybrid PV + Diesel or Hybrid On/Off), grid-connected systems, and off-grid energy solutions. The company has also expanded to supply the latest global products to ensure high-quality solutions, including Deye inverters and storage systems, Jinko Solar panels, Kayal circuit breakers, Top Cable Spanish cables, and other advanced equipment.

During his tenure, the company has been recognized with several local and international awards for innovation and project quality, such as an honorary certificate in 2021 from the Community Monitoring, Awareness, and Evaluation Team in partnership with the National Health and Environment Board, selection among the top 22 influential Yemeni entities in 2023, an inspection visit from the Investor Foundation for Journalism and Development in 2024, and recognition in 2025 among the top companies and brands for its pioneering role in solar and hybrid energy and its contribution to the transition toward a green economy.

The company has also collaborated with a wide range of local and international clients, reflecting its credibility and expertise in providing integrated energy solutions, including UNOPS, ZOA, the Islamic Relief Organization, the International Rescue Committee, MERCY CORPS, Benaa Foundation for Development, Oxfam, Azal for Micro and Small Islamic Finance, Direct Aid Association, and Al-Kuraimi Bank for Micro Islamic Finance.

Engineer Sinan Al-Tam believes in the importance of innovation and sustainability, and continues to lead the company toward providing clean and reliable energy solutions that enhance economic and social development, with a focus on maximizing the use of renewable energy sources and raising the quality of engineering services in Yemen and the region.