Arabian Drilling Company announced that its Board of Directors has issued a resolution dated February 5, 2026, approving the resignation of Mr. Ghassan Abdulaziz Mirdad from his position as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective as of February 9, 2026, due to personal reasons. The company also announced that the Board of Directors has issued a resolution, based on the recommendation of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee, approving the appointment of Mr. Fahad Abdullah Al-Bani as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective from February 10, 2026. Fahad Abdullah Al-Bani is a seasoned upstream leader with nearly three decades of expertise in drilling engineering, unconventional resources, and large-scale operational excellence.
Most recently, he held the position of Vice President of Unconventional Reservoir (UR) Engineering Drilling & Completion at the Saudi Arabian Oil Company) Saudi Aramco (, where he propelled advancements in digitalization, automation, and innovative well-delivery technologies. Fahad has also taken on various managerial roles, including Board member of Saudi Aramco Nabors Drilling Company (SANAD).
