Moustafa Oraby has a 25 years experience in petroleum industry. He holds a Ph.D. degree from North Carolina State University, the United States, and a master and bachelor degrees from Alexandria University. Oraby also joined Alexandria University in his early career as an assistant lecturer till he obtained his master degree. He also used to teach at community colleges in the United States. In the industry, Oraby held many positions in all aspects of petroleum industry and lived in many countries around the globe.