Ali Al Mani has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Oman Arab Bank, with the appointment set to take effect on 1 January 2027, subject to the required regulatory approvals. He will succeed Sulaiman Al Harthy, who submitted his resignation on 8 August 2026.
The appointment places an experienced banking executive at the helm of one of Oman’s leading financial institutions. Ali Al Mani currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Alizz Islamic Bank, where he has held the role since August 2023. Before becoming CEO, he served as the bank’s General Manager.
Ali Al Mani brings more than 25 years of banking experience
Ali Al Mani has more than 25 years of experience in the finance and banking sector. His professional background spans corporate banking, retail banking, operations, project management and banking technology. His LinkedIn profile also highlights experience in business development, client experience, operational efficiency and business transformation.
Before joining Alizz Islamic Bank, he served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer and General Manager Business at National Finance Company. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership positions at QNB Oman, Bank Nizwa, and National Bank of Oman, where he led retail banking, sales, operations and distribution functions.
Leadership transition at Oman Arab Bank confirmed
According to the announcement, Ali Al Mani will assume leadership of Oman Arab Bank from the beginning of 2027, pending regulatory approvals. He will succeed Sulaiman Al Harthy following the latter’s resignation.
The source confirms the leadership transition but does not provide additional details about the responsibilities attached to the role, the bank’s strategic priorities or any planned organisational changes. It also does not include executive comments or statements from representatives of Oman Arab Bank.
New CEO to Lead Oman Arab Bank from january 2027
The appointment establishes Ali Al Mani as the incoming Chief Executive Officer of Oman Arab Bank while marking a planned leadership transition at the institution. The announcement confirms both the effective date and the succession plan, subject to regulatory approvals.
No executive quotes, additional company statements or further information about the appointment process were included in the source material. Likewise, the announcement does not identify future business priorities or broader organisational initiatives connected with the appointment.
