Manaa Saif Alhabsi has worked for 14 years at the Omani Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Wealth, starting as an Extension Specialist in 2001 and currently serving as Head of Committees and Cooperative Associations Section. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences from Sultan Qaboos University. His responsibilities include working with coastal communities, conducting needs assessments, analyzing issues, and developing training programs to improve socioeconomic conditions and fishing practices. He also oversees Sea Code committees and has led several development projects in the fisheries sector.