Dr. Khalifa Abdulsadek, the Minister of Oil and Gas in Libya, is a seasoned oil reservoir engineer with over 20 years of extensive experience across multiple disciplines in the oil and gas sector. His expertise, acquired both locally and internationally, spans Libya, the Middle East, and North Africa.. Dr. Abdulsadek earned his Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from Heriot-Watt University in Scotland, United Kingdom. He further honed his academic and professional skills as a university lecturer in the Department of Petroleum Engineering at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada. Throughout his career, he has gained valuable experience in oil reservoir engineering, field development planning, production operations, strategic planning, and business development. He has played a pivotal role in the development of several high-profile oil and gas projects in North Africa and North America. Dr. Abdulsadek's leadership skills were also evident during his tenure as Chairman of the Management Committee for Zallaf Oil and Gas Company, wholly owned by the Libyan National Oil Corporation . Additionally, he served as Chairman of the Owners Committee of Al-Waha Company. His international experience includes significant positions with Repsol in Libya and Spain, and Talisman Energy in Canada.