Ooredoo Oman Appoints Saoud Al Riyami as First Omani CEO

Ooredoo Oman has named Saoud Al Riyami as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking the first time an Omani national has taken the helm of the company. This appointment highlights Ooredoo’s dedication to promoting local talent and strengthening national leadership in the telecom sector.

With over 20 years of commercial experience across sales, marketing, and business development in industries including hotel management, automotive, and telecommunications, Saoud brings a strategic focus on growth and transformation. At Ooredoo Oman, he has played a key role in expanding B2B and wholesale operations, advancing ICT innovation, and building strategic partnerships.

The company expressed strong confidence in Saoud’s leadership to drive ongoing market leadership, innovation, and value for stakeholders. Staff and partners are encouraged to support him as he guides Ooredoo Oman through its next phase of transformation.