Dr. Srinivas is an environmental consulting professional and permitting specialist with extensive expertise in submarine cable projects across the Middle East and North Africa region, including Oman, UAE, Yemen, Bahrain, Qatar, Djibouti, Eritrea. With over 20 years of experience in environmental and permitting projects, Dr. Srinivas has spent 20 years building strong relationships with environmental authorities in various countries. His notable experience includes serving as Head of Water and Waste at the Royal Commission environmental authority of Saudi Arabia, where he oversaw the permitting, licensing, and renewal of industrial projects.