Mehdi has a diverse experience in the fields of economic planning banking services, corporate and finance management, and telecommunications.

He held several key positions, including the Director General of Development Planning at the Supreme Council for Planning, Sultanate of Oman. In addition, he chaired a number of companies' boards of directors and sub-board committees. He has been a board member of Oman Telecommunication Company SAOG, Mobile Telecommunication Company (Zain Group / Iraq and Jordan), Oman International Bank, Muscat Insurance Company, National Ferries SAOC and a number of other companies inside and outside the Sultanate Of Oman. Mr Mehdi’s placement on various BoDs is a testament to his business acumen, understanding of governance structures and excellence in leadership positions.

Al Abduwani holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Yarmouk University in Jordan and a post graduate degree in development planning techniques from the Netherlands.