Amira is an Industrial Group active in a variety of industries ranging from oil & Gas, Information Technologies, Logistics...
Founded in 1966 as a manufacturer of stainless steel products for the local and regional market, Amira also established one of the first ironworks and forges in Iraq, known as the Iron Works Factory.
In 1968 Amira expanded its manufacturing facilities. Soon after its expansion, Amira products dominated the Iraqi Market.
Starting 2003, the strategical partnerships of Amira led to the transition of focus towards the Oil & gas industry to become Amira in its current form, vision & strategy.
Today, Amira's extensive business Knowledge, network, experience, and solid track record led to the expansion of its current global operations.
Amira now operates in MEA, Far East, North America, Europe, and Africa.
"Conducting business in today's world requires several factors to add value to your success.
The most vital is choosing a partner that will appreciate and share the vision that you have worked so hard to achieve.
Together, that vision will become a reality..."
Lawrence Kayablian
CEO
To become a market Leader and the Partner of Choice in the Industries we work in. We aim to deliver applicable solutions with superior added economic value.
As a value-based and performance driven Business, Amira is committed to the highest HSE and Ethics Standards in the communities in which we operate.
Amira is also committed to follow all international compliance and due diligence laws and regulations (AML/CFT/FCPA...)
Amira is a dynamic presence that conducts business with authority, integrity and responsibility to core principles and partnerships.
Amira demonstrates experience and knowledge in implementing world class investments and services in emerging markets.
We constantly strive to improve our operations by identifying, assessing and delivering global investment opportunities and services through our comprehension of global markets and our resources to deliver positive business results.
With Amira's strategical positioning, we relentlessly work on broadening our holdings and those of our partners by:
Evolving our Tactics to demonstrate a diversi?ed portfolio.
Appling our know-hows and expertise to achieve projected growth
Implementing world class investments and services in emerging markets
At Amira Industries, we recognize the importance of sustainability in shaping a better future. We are dedicated to promoting practices that contribute to environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Read more on sustainability:
Our people are and always have been our biggest assets. We are a diverse team of industry professionals who share a common view and set of values, whose core business is Oil, Gas & Mining
Senior Executive Team
Amira is led by an experienced board of directors and management team. Each member of the team brings their own extensive experience with them.
Management & Technical Team
With a proven track record of safely developing and operating assets in a cost-effective, efficient manner, our highly experienced management and technical team are socially responsible within our spheres of influence incorporating technology, knowledge and skills transfer, as well as local and social content.
Kayablian
Wadsworth
Kayablian
Mr. Lawrence Kayablian is a Founder, the CEO, and the Executive Chairman of Amira Industries. He possesses over 25 years of experience in a range of project finance and development operations in numerous sectors such as energy, security, logistics and telecommunications. He has also participated in merger and acquisition projects on behalf of numerous companies. His business network spans across many international entities such as multilateral lending agencies, public sector agencies, international corporations, and various investor bases with which he worked.
Mr. Richard Wadsworth is the president of Amira Industries and a petroleum engineer with over 30 years experience in operations and management internationally. Mr. Wadsworth recently re-developed a 55,000 BOPD oilfield in Iraq within 18 months with development planned to 230,000 BOPD. Previously he was co-founder, director, and President of Bankers Petroleum where brownfield re-development resulted in growth to over 20,000 BOPD and reserves of >150 MMbbls and formerly with Premier Oil, Koch Petroleum, Syncrude and Esso
Mr. Arman Kayablian is the COO and a Founder of Amira Industries. He has over 20 years of experience in a range of project finance and development operations in the energy, and telecommunications industries. Most recently in Iraq involved in the downstream oil and gas transportation and trading. Mr. Kayablian's vast technology experience has added to the efficiency and success track record of Amira group of companies.