Ooredoo Appoints Saoud Hamad Al Riyami as CEO of Ooredoo Oman

Ooredoo has officially appointed Saoud Hamad Al Riyami as the Chief Executive Officer of Ooredoo Oman, effective 4 August 2025. Saoud previously served as Acting CEO since February 2025 after the end of Bassam Yousef Al Ibrahim’s tenure. His confirmation reflects Ooredoo’s strong confidence in his leadership and in-depth knowledge of the Omani market.

Since joining Ooredoo Oman in 2009, Saoud has held key senior roles including Head of Business Sales, Director of Business Sales and ICT Solutions, and Chief Business and Wholesale Officer. With over 20 years of experience, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Sultan Qaboos University and an ILM Diploma in Leadership.