Question 1

What is OILFUNDED?

Accepted Answer

OILFUNDED is a UAE-based B2B platform connecting GCC oil & gas operators, vendors, and digital specialists across predictive maintenance, digital twins, IoT, talent, and ESG workflows.

Question 2

Who is the platform for?

Accepted Answer

Operators (national and independent), service providers and OEMs, and digital specialists (AI/ML engineers, IoT and SCADA experts, digital-twin modelers, OT cybersecurity professionals).

Question 3

Where is OILFUNDED based and regulated?

Accepted Answer

OILFUNDED FZ-LLC operates from Dubai Silicon Oasis under UAE regulations.

Question 4

Do I need an account to browse?

Accepted Answer

You can browse marketplace, talent, and project information without signing in. An account is required to post a project, apply to opportunities, or message other members.

Question 5

How do I become a verified specialist?

Accepted Answer

Create a profile, upload certifications (AWS, AVEVA, ISA/IEC 62443, etc.), and complete the verification flow. Verified specialists rank higher in AI-matched shortlists.

Question 6

How do I reset my password?

Accepted Answer

Use the Forgot Password link on the sign-in screen. A reset email will be sent to your registered address.

Question 7

How are projects funded?

Accepted Answer

Projects can be self-funded by the operator, co-funded by a consortium, or backed by UAE grants and partner programs. Payments are milestone-based and can be governed by on-platform smart contracts.

Question 8

Does OILFUNDED take a fee?

Accepted Answer

Free directory listings are available. Marketplace transactions and smart-contract milestones carry a small commission. Pro AI tools and enterprise hubs use subscription pricing.

Question 9

How are disputes resolved?

Accepted Answer

Engagements use milestone acceptance and on-platform messaging. Unresolved disputes are escalated to OILFUNDED support, with optional mediation referencing UAE commercial frameworks.

Question 10

Where is platform data stored?

Accepted Answer

UAE data residency for customer operational data is a design requirement of the platform. The current hosting provider and region are confirmed in writing during vendor assessment.

Question 11

Which standards do you align with?

Accepted Answer

We build to ISA/IEC 62443 for OT cybersecurity, and sustainability reporting follows UAE Net Zero 2050 disclosure expectations. We are not ISO 27001 certified and we do not hold accreditation or endorsement from any operator or standards body.

Question 12

Can I integrate with our existing SCADA and CMMS?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OPC-UA, MQTT and REST are the supported integration paths. Specific historian and CMMS integrations are scoped per deployment.

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