Knowledge You Can Keep

At Merit Academy, we believe that practical knowledge is the foundation of professional and leadership excellence. Guided by this belief and our commitment to sharing value, we offer this curated collection of core publications in downloadable PDF format, free of charge. These books are not just valuable learning tools — they also reflect the foundational thinking and deep expertise that shape our executive programs. We hope they accompany and support you in your journey toward meaningful impact and professional distinction.

Free publications by Merit Academy’s academic team and founder — available to all learners and professionals.

Available Publications

Strategic Management 
Process

Author: Merit Academy Team

A practical guide to implementing strategic management in a simplified and effective way, designed for executives and consultants.

68 pages | ~2h reading time

Transforming into a Knowledge Economy

Author: Abbas Al-Humaid (Founder & CEO, Merit Academy)

An integrated vision on how countries and institutions can shift toward a knowledge-based economy.

112 pages | ~3h reading time

Life Design

Author: Abbas Al-Humaid (Founder & CEO, Merit Academy)

A philosophical and motivational book that helps readers rediscover their mission and life direction.

88 pages | ~2.5h reading time

No Limits

Author: Abbas Al-Humaid (Founder & CEO, Merit Academy)

A practical and intellectual journey for personal development rooted in Islamic values and enhanced by modern tools.

146 pages | ~4h reading time

All publications presented here are the intellectual property of Merit Academy or their respective authors. They may be shared for personal or educational use only. Any commercial use or redistribution requires written permission from Merit Academy.

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Discover the Programs They Inspired

If you have questions about any of the publications, wish to discuss the ideas presented, or have suggestions for future works that enrich the Merit Academy Library, feel free to contact our academic team:

CMI Diploma in Strategic Direction & Leadership (Level 8)

Chief Strategy Officer Diploma

Strategic Management Process Program

Personal 
Leadership Track

Contact the Author

If you have questions about any of the publications, wish to discuss the ideas presented, or have suggestions for future works that enrich the Merit Academy Library, feel free to contact our academic team:

Founder’s publications

abbas@meritgroup.om

General Inquiries

contact@meritgroup.om

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