Our Community

Our community

WE BLEND INTERNATIONAL EXPERTISE, OMANI CAPABILITIES AND LOCAL COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE TO PROTECT AND RESPECTFULLY DEVELOP WADI DAWKAH.

Mohammed Istanbooli

Mohammed Istanbooli leads our team at Wadi Dawkah. He is from Salalah, the beautiful Omani city nestled between the Dhofari mountains and the Indian Ocean. Mohammed oversees all farming activity at Wadi Dawkah: caring for and cherishing our frankincense trees, harvesting the resin, and forming and training our team.

Ghanem Jaddad

Ghanem Jaddad plays an essential role by linking Omani skills, capabilities, communities, and organizations with our efforts at Wadi Dawkah. His extended family have been inextricably linked with Wadi Dawkah's trees for generations. Ghanem now lives in the local town of Thumrait which in ancient times was a key route on the frankincense trail.

Dr Valentina Bruccoleri

Dr Valentina Bruccoleri is the curator of the Wadi Dawkah Manufacture & Visitor Center. She obtained her PhD in Art History and Archaeology at Sorbonne University in Paris and has worked for renowned institutions such as the Louvre in Paris and the Forbidden City in Beijing. Combining academic rigor and artistic insight, she brings to life the stories behind ancient art, artifacts, and fragrances.

Dominique roques

Dominique Roques is the world’s pre-eminent expert in sustainably sourcing natural ingredients. Dominique brings decades of experience and is integral to turning Wadi Dawkah into the world’s most ethical, sustainable and transparent source of frankincense.

Renaud salmon

Renaud Salmon, Amouage’s Chief Creative Officer, inspires Wadi Dawkah’s elegant and authentic development. His restless artistic spirit draws inspiration from nature’s raw beauty, turning the UNESCO World Heritage Site into a canvas for bold creativity.

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Gaetano pesce

The legendary design polymath, Gaetano Pesce, who sadly passed away in April 2024, left an indelible mark creating Wadi Dawkah’s visual identity in collaboration with Renaud Salmon. The two creative visionaries shared an artistic passion and aesthetic approach rooted in radical boldness, individual uniqueness and diversity.

Our team

Our Omani team continues Oman’s cultural legacy of harvesting frankincense trees. Wadi Dawkah is revitalising an ancient tradition, providing long-term employment opportunities for the local community, and safeguarding these ancient practices for future generations.

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  • The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) seeks to encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity. This is embodied in an international treaty called the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, adopted by UNESCO in 1972.

  • Amouage is a High Perfumery House renowned for creating some of the most finely crafted perfumes in the world. Founded in the Sultanate of Oman in 1983, the House has redefined the Arabian art of perfumery. Masterfully paying tribute to its heritage, Amouage is a unique fusion of East meets West that defines avant-garde opulence and its fragrances attests to unparalleled craftsmanship, quality, and creative integrity.

  • The Sultanate of Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism promotes the heritage and tourism sectors by applying best practices and increasing the competitiveness of tourism destinations and experiences at the local, regional and international levels. The Ministry and Amouage are strategic partners in developing Wadi Dawkah.

  • The Environment Society of Oman (ESO) is the only non-profit organisation in Oman that focuses on conserving the environment. Founded in 2004, ESO works to conserve Oman’s natural environment through research, education, advocacy and conservation.
    It strongly advocates for national initiatives that promote sustainable development and mitigating, if not eliminating, negative behaviour affecting Oman’s environment and its rich biodiversity.

  • DSM-Firmenich is one of the largest innovation and creation companies in nutrition, health and beauty. With a nearly 30,000-strong team and unparalleled capabilities built on more than a century of cutting-edge science, DSM-Firmenich is a trailblazer in the reinvention, manufacturing and combination of vital nutrients, flavours and fragrances.

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