Ooredoo Oman has announced the appointment of Mr. Saoud Hamad Al Riyami as Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective February 27, 2025. He succeeds Mr. Bassam Yousef Al Ibrahim, who has completed his tenure as CEO.

Mr. Al Riyami, currently serving as Ooredoo Oman’s Chief Business and Wholesale Officer, assumed the role of Acting CEO following an official disclosure by the Company. He brings over 18 years of industry experience and has been an integral part of Ooredoo Oman since 2009. Over the years, he has held key leadership positions, including Head of Business Sales and Director of Business Sales and ICT Solutions, before being appointed to his current role.

A seasoned professional in the telecommunications sector, he has a strong background in business strategies, sales planning, and wholesale operations. His expertise spans direct and indirect sales channels, account management, and market data analysis. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Sultan Qaboos University and an ILM Diploma in Leadership.

In its official statement, Ooredoo Oman expressed confidence in Mr. Al Riyami’s leadership: “We are proud of him and wish him continued progress and success. We [also] extend our sincere thanks to Mr. Bassam Yousef Al Ibrahim for his remarkable contributions during his tenure as CEO, and we look forward to the company’s continued growth and success.”

On behalf of the Board of Directors, Ooredoo Oman congratulated Mr. Al Riyami on his new role and expressed gratitude to Mr. Bassam Al Ibrahim for his leadership and valuable service over the years. The company remains committed to delivering innovation and excellence in the telecommunications sector as it transitions into this new phase of leadership.