List of Candidates for the Board of Directors

The National Bank of Oman SAOG (the “Bank”) announces the list of candidates for the Board of Directors for the term 2026–2029. The announcement includes a summarized version of the candidates’ biographies. The election and appointment of board members are subject to the approval of the shareholders’ general meeting and the relevant regulators.

1. Ms. Amal Bint Suhail Bin Salim Bahwan Al Mukhaini

 (Independent)

Ms. Amal Suhail Bahwan is currently Vice-Chairperson of Suhail Bahwan Group Holding Company, withextensive experience in managing the companies within the Suhail Bahwan Group.

She also is the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of National Bank of OmanSAOG, Al Jazeera Steel Products Co SAOG, Al Afia Healthcare Development and Investment Co SAOC, Inventure Group Holding Co and DHL Global Forwarding Co. LLC

Also, she serves as a member of the Board Members of the following companies: Oman Oil Marketing Co SAOG and National Pharmaceutical Industries SAOC. In addition, she serves as Board member of the Centre for Social Investment and a member of the Consultative Committee for the Children’s Association.

She is consistently ranked among the most influential women in the Middle East by Forbes Middle East and in the list of the most powerful Arab women during the last five years.

She holds a Master’s degree in Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Sultan Qaboos University.

2. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Ali Bin Jabor Bin Mohamed Al Thani

(Non- independent)

Sheikh Abdullah Bin Ali Bin Jabor Al Thani has been a director of the Bank since July 2005 and serves as a member of the Board Executive, Nomination and Remuneration Committee (ENRC).  Sheikh Abdullah Bin Ali Bin Jabor Al Thani is the Chairman of The Commercial Bank (PSQC) in Qatar, a member of the Board of Directors for United Arab Bank,PJSC in UAE and is the owner ofVista Trading Company, a partner in Al Aham Company, Smart Light and Control Company, Integrated Intelligence Services Company, Falcon Petrol Station, Shaza Hotel and The Diabetes Hospital.

Sheikh Abdulla Bin Ali Bin Jabor Al Thani holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree, BA in Social Science from Qatar University.

3. Brigadier Jamal Bin Said Bin Mohamed Al Tai

(Independent)

Brigadier Jamal Al Tai holds a degree of Bachelor of Science (Accounting & Treasury Management) and has more than 30 years of proficient and varied experience in building and leading finance teams.  

Presently holding the post of Director General of Financial Affairs of the Royal Oman Police and oversees the accounting, insurance, financial planning and analysis, treasury, audit and budgeting functions at the Royal Oman Police.

Serves as a member on the board of Military and Security Services Pension Fund, The Sultan’s School, Oman Automobile Association, Oman International Investment & Development Co. SAOG (OMINVEST), National Bank of Oman SAOG, and Renaissance Services SAOG.

4. Mr. Stephen Moss

(Non- independent)

Mr. Stephen Moss is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Commercial Bank.

In addition to his primary executive role, he serves as Vice Chairman of Alternatif Bank in Turkey and sits on the Boards of Directors of the National Bank of Oman and the United Arab Bank in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. 

He has over 33 years of international banking experience, having held senior executive and board roles across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.

Most recently, he was Regional Chief Executive Officer for HSBC’s Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye business, with responsibility for operations across nine countries.  During this time he sat on the boards of financial institutions in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and for the wider Middle East.

Mr. Moss is a Chartered Accountant (ICAEW), holds a BA in Economics and Accountancy from the University of Kent and is an Advisory Board member of the Hong Kong Red Cross.

5. Mr. Fahad Abdul Rahman Y A Badar

(Non-independent)

Mr. Fahad Abdulrahman Badar has been a Director of the Bank since May 2016. He is also a member of the Board for United Arab Bank, PJSC in UAE since July 2016.

Mr. Badar's career at The Commercial Bank (PSQC) in Qatar spans over 25 years. Prior to his current role as EGM, Chief Wholesale and International Banking Officer, he held a number of key roles in the wholesale banking, government and international banking, retail banking, and operations divisions.

Mr. Badar holds an MBA from Durham University, UK, and a Bachelor’s in Banking and Finance Bangor University, UK.

6.  Mr. Padmanabhan Ananthan

(Non-independent)

Mr. Ananthan is Chartered Accountant and has more than 40 years of professional experience in manufacturing and construction industries. He is presently the Managing Director – Finance & Corporate Services of Bahwan Engineering Group.

During his 31 years with Bahwan Engineering Group, he has worked closely on investment decisions in new ventures, particularly in the Omani power and water sector. His areas of specialization are finance, taxation, budgeting, management reporting and investment analysis.

He has served on the Boards and Audit Committees of Al Batinah Power Co SAOG (from 2010 to 2018) and Sharqiyah Desalination Co SAOG (from 2013 to 2018).

7. Dr. Ghazi Bin Nasser Bin Salim Al Alawi

(Independent)

Dr. Ghazi Al Alawi is a seasoned executive and board member with over twenty years of experience in banking, corporate governance, risk management, entrepreneurship, and industrial investment. He has served on the boards of leading financial and industrial institutions in Oman, contributing to strategic oversight, governance, and regulatory compliance.

He holds a PhD in Entrepreneurship from Plymouth University (UK), an MSc in Management from University of Glamorgan University (UK).

Throughout his career, Dr. Ghazi has founded and led multiple ventures, including First Exchange LLC, Oman Industrial Transformers and Switchgear LLC, and Oman Aluminum Cast. He has also held board positions at National Bank of Oman and Bank Sohar International.

8. Dr. Hisham Bin Mohamed Bin Aqeel Ba Omar

(Indepenent)

Dr. Hisham Ba Omar is a senior executive at the Military and Security Services Pension Fund and serves on the boards of several private companies across the technology, education, tourism, and food security sectors.

He holds a PhD in Policy Development and Management from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom, as well as a Master’s degree in Human Resources and Development from the same institution. In addition, he earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida, United States.

Dr. Hisham is a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management (FILM), United Kingdom, and a licensed practitioner with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), United Kingdom. He brings extensive and diverse experience in financial management, business development, and human resources development.

9. Mr. Khalid Bin Abdullah Bin Salim Al Eisri

(Independent)

Mr. Khalid Al Eisri is the Chief Executive Officer of Al Anwar Investments SAOG. Prior to joining Al Anwar Investments SAOG, he held the position of Acting Senior Manager at Oman Investment Authority.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Sultan Qaboos University. He is also Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). He has more than 19 years of experience in investment management and corporate advisory.

Mr. Khalid is a director in National Detergent SAOG, Voltamp Energy SAOG, Oman Chlorine and Al Ruwad International for Education Services SAOC. He also held directorship in several companies such as RAK Ceramics, Al Hosn Investment Company, Oman Growth Fund, Oman & Emirates Investment Holding Company SAOG, Ubar Capital SAOC, United Finance SAOG, Gulf Mushroom Production Company SAOG and National Biscuit Industries Ltd SAOG.

10. Mr. Mohd Ismail M Mandani Al Emadi

(Non-independent)

Mr. Mohd Mandani has been a director of the Bank since November 2014. He is also a member of the Board for The Commercial Bank (PSQC) and a member of the Board of Alternatifbank AS (ABank), Turkey. He has over 30 years of banking experience. Mr. Al Emadi has held a number of key roles at Commercial Bank from 1983 to 2006, including Head of Banking, Operations, Commercial Services, and Risk Management, and served as Deputy General Manager from 2004 to 2007. He also served as Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Real Estate Investment Company QSC from 2008 to 2011 and as its director.

Mr. Al Emadi graduated from Holy Names University, California, with a BSc in Business Administration & Economics. He was a former Member of the Board of Governors at Sidra Medicine and the former Managing Director of Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co. in Qatar. Additionally, he served as a former Director for Mannai Corporation, Qatar Shipping Co., and Doha Securities Market.

11. Mr. Nabil Bin Hamed Bin Zahran Al Mahrouqi

(Indepenent)

Mr. Nabil Al Mahrouqi holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Strathclyde (UK) and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the College of Economics and Political Science at Sultan Qaboos University. He has over 16 years of experience in business and investment across global, regional, and local financial markets, with expertise in financial analysis, valuation, and financial modeling. He is a Certified Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) from the Corporate Finance Institute (CFI).

Mr. Al Mahrouqi currently serves as Head of Regional Investments at the Investment Unit of the Social Protection Fund, where he leads the evaluation, execution, and oversight of regional investments and supports the development of long-term investment strategies.

He serves on the boards of several companies, including Oman Chlorine, Al Omaniya Financial Services, and Al Maha Petroleum Marketing Company, and has previously served as a board member of Muscat National Development and Investment Company (ASAAS) and Al Sharqiya Investment Holding Company.

12. Mr. Nooh Bin Abdul Hameed Bin Issa Al Zadjali

(Independent)

Mr. Nooh Al Zadjali is an organizational development professional with extensive experience in organizational design, corporate governance, project management, policy and procedure development, and quality management. He currently serves as a Consultant / Management consultancy Services at TAKATUF Oman one of Oman Investment Authority entities, supporting organizations in enhancing operating models and effectiveness.

He holds an MSc in Human Resource Management (Talent Management & Development) with Distinction from the University of Lincoln (UK). Nooh is a CIPD Associate, certified in Lean methodology, and a graduate of the National Leadership Program “Etimad” at the Royal Academy of Management.

Throughout his career, Nooh has held leadership roles across multiple sectors in Oman, including power and utilities, logistics and supply chain, tourism, and finance and insurance. His professional approach focuses on aligning people, processes, and technology to strengthen governance, ensure compliance, establish robust performance frameworks, and deliver sustainable, measurable outcomes.

13. Mr. Said Bin Hilal Bin Ahmed Al Habsi

(Independent)

Mr. Said Hilal Al Habsi is a distinguished finance and investment professional with an impressive career spanning over two decades in Oman's financial landscape. Currently serving as an Investment Director at the Oman Investment Authority (OIA).

Al Habsi's professional journey includes significant roles at prestigious institutions such as the Oman Investment Fund (OIF) and the Ministry of Defense Pension Fund, where he held various senior positions in investment and finance. He has MBA and a Bachelor's degree in Finance, complemented by his certification as a professional accountant.

Mr. Al Habsi has participated in specialized executive management programs at world-renowned institutions including IMD, Columbia Business School, and Cambridge University Judge Business School. Additionally, he participated in the National Leadership Program organized by the Royal Academy of Management.

Al Habsi serves as a Board member at Salalah Mills SAOG.

14. Al Sayyid Shabib Bin Abdullah Bin Mohamed Al Busaidi

(Independent)

Al Sayyid Shabib Al Busaidi has more than 22 years of experience in social protection policy, finance, actuarial analysis, and institutional strategy. He currently serves as Deputy CEO for Social Protection Affairs at the Social Protection Fund, where he leads the development and implementation of social protection programs and oversees the organization’s social protection portfolio.

He holds a Master’s degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Kent (UK), a Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematical Sciences from the University of Liverpool (UK), and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Economics from Sultan Qaboos University (Oman).

Throughout his career, he has held key roles in several government institutions, including the Capital Market Authority, the Ministry of National Economy, and the Public Authority for Social Insurance, where he contributed to financial oversight, strategic planning, actuarial studies, and the design and reform of social insurance systems.

In addition to his executive role, he has extensive board governance experience. He currently serves as a Board Member and Chairman of the Remuneration and Compensation Committee at Oman Cables Industry. He has also served on the boards of Al Batinah Power Company, Al Ahlia Insurance Company, and Oman Mining Company.

15. H.E. Sheikh Faisal Bin Abdullah Bin Said Al Rawas

(Independent)

H.E. Sheikh Faisal Abdullah Al Rawas is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

He is also a board member of Al Rawas Holding Company and Oman Packaging Company. Furthermore, he is a member of the Audit and Human Resources Committees of Kunooz Oman Holding Company and a member of the Audit Committee of Oman Packaging Company. In addition, he is a board member and a member of the Executive Committee of Salalah Mills Company.

He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Bedfordshire in the United Kingdom.

Abdullah Mohamed Sharif Al Balushi

Board Secretary