Saoud Al Riyami Named Business Leader of the Year – Telecom, at the Business Leadership Summit & Awards 2025

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Published December 4th, 2025 - 05:28 GMT

Saoud Al Riyami Named Business Leader of the Year – Telecom, at the Business Leadership Summit & Awards 2025

Ooredoo’s Chief Executive Officer, Saoud Al Riyami, has been named Business Leader of the Year - Telecom (CEO). He accepted the honour at the Times of Oman Business Leadership Summit & Awards 2025. The ceremony took place on 2 December at the St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat.

The event gathered senior government officials, top CEOs, industry experts, and more than 200 business leaders. It celebrated excellence and transformative leadership across key sectors.

Saoud’s recognition reflects his visionary leadership in accelerating Ooredoo’s digital transformation, driving sustainable growth, empowering talent, and strengthening the company’s role in advancing Oman’s digital economy in line with Vision 2040.

The Summit themed Leading the Future of Business, spotlighted leaders shaping innovation and resilience amid an evolving global landscape - qualities that continue to define Saoud’s impact at the helm of Ooredoo.

This achievement reinforces Ooredoo’s drive to lead Oman’s digital future through innovation, exceptional customer experiences, and creating meaningful socio-economic impact across the Sultanate.

Background Information

Ooredoo

We are on a mission to empower customers across our global footprint to access and enjoy the best of the Internet in a way that is personal and unique to them.

We continue to invest in our networks to ensure seamless connectivity that caters to our customers’ growing digital needs.

We are working as a real digital enabler across our markets and our aspiration is to help people simplify their lives and enjoy exciting and rewarding digital experiences.