OAB appoints new head of treasury, investment and government relations
Muscat - Oman Arab Bank (OAB) has announced the appointment of Sulaiman Ali al Hinai as GM - head of treasury, investment and government relations. As a result of this appointment, the government banking services department will be reporting to Hinai to maximise the efficiency of the two functions; given the business overlap in managing the relationships in the public and government sectors.
Commenting on his appointment, Amin al Husseini, chief executive officer of OAB said, “On behalf of the management and staff at OAB, I would like to wish role, Hinai the best of luck in his new role. I am confident, his excellent relationships with a wide network of government entities and his specialised expertise in treasury and investment management will enable us to develop our business further.”
Hinai is a treasury professional with regional expertise and experience spanning twenty three years in commercial banking and treasury with various local and regional banks including, Doha Bank, Qatar; Oman International Bank, Muscat; and Ahli Bank, Oman, a press release said.
Commenting on his appointment into the new role, Hinai said, “I'm extremely pleased to take up my new role as the helm of the treasury, investment, and government relations at OAB. Together with the talented team already present in each of these de- partments, I look forward to building on their strong foundation, while maintaining the high standards of customer service and business excellence expected of OAB.”
“The employment of highly qualified Nationals has always been one of the core aspects of our operational strategies at OAB. Furthermore, we strive to open every avenue of growth for our employees within the organisation, facilitating this with regular and comprehensive training workshops and skill development programmes,” added Husseini.
Oman Arab Bank is one of the first banks to be established in Oman, with a rich and proud history. Today, the bank operates a nationwide network of 57 branches and eight representative offices across and 152 ATMs spread across the sultanate. OAB provides the complete range of financial products and services for personal banking, corporate and investment clients.