The Sanatna Initiative
Meet the Team
A leadership team uniting institutional expertise with deep culinary heritage.
Executive Leadership
Institutional Stewardship
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Yohana Al Sabtia
Yohana founded the Sanatna Initiative with a mandate to build Oman's first institutional framework connecting the culinary supply chain. She brings strategic vision aligned with Oman Vision 2040 and a deep commitment to sustainable economic development through the hospitality sector.
Communications Lead
Moayad Al Khalasi
Moayad leads all external communications, B2B partnerships, and institutional outreach for the Sanatna Initiative. He is responsible for building the brand's presence across Oman's hospitality and food manufacturing sectors.
Culinary & Heritage Experts
Kitchen Authority
Hospitality & Chef Lead
Chef Abdullah Al Hashmi
Chef Abdullah brings world-class kitchen standards and menu engineering expertise to the Initiative. His focus is on raising the bar for hospitality excellence across Oman's five-star hotel segment while championing the integration of local ingredients.
Omani Kitchen Specialist
Chef Maasooma Al Balushi
Chef Maasooma is the guardian of Omani culinary heritage within the Initiative. Her expertise in authentic Omani cuisine and cultural preservation ensures that modernization never comes at the expense of identity and tradition.
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