National Bank of Oman strengthens Board with two appointments

National Bank of Oman today announced the appointment of His Excellency Abdul Rahman bin Hamad Al Attiyah and Mr. Mohammed Ismail Mandani Al Emadi to the Board.

HE Abdul Rahman bin Hamad Al Attiyah is now a member of National Bank of Oman’s Board Risk Committee (BRC) bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the role. He is currently Minister of State for Qatar and, since March 2014, sits as a member of the board of The Commercial Bank of Qatar.

Previously, he served as Qatar’s Ambassador in Geneva, Saudi Arabia, France, Italy, Greece, Switzerland, Yemen, and the Republic of Djibouti. He also spent time as a permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, and UNESCO in Paris. HE Al Attiyah was the former Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) from 2002 until 2011.

Mohammed Ismail Mandani Al Emadi has been appointed as Chairperson of the Board Risk Committee (BRC) and member of the Board Audit Committee (BAC). With over 30 years of experience in the banking industry, he also sits as a member of the board for The Commercial Bank of Qatar. Mr. Al Emadi has held a number of key roles at The Commercial Bank of Qatar until 2006, after which he served as Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Real Estate Investment Company QSC, up until 2011, and also served as its Director from 2003 until 2005. 

Mohammed Mahfoodh Al Ardhi, Chairman of National Bank of Oman, commented: “We are very pleased to announce that HE Al Attiyah and Mr. Al Emadi have joined the Board of National Bank of Oman and they will support our next phase of growth.  Both individuals have strong track records in the banking sector and will bring formidable experience and expertise to augment the Bank’s already compelling offering.”

“National Bank of Oman is widely respected and renowned for its emphasis on building strong long-term relationships with clients. We look forward to working with HE Al Attiyah and Mr. Al Emadi to ensure the Bank continues to enjoy considerable success.”