Oman Arab Bank Appoints Zahra Abdulamir as Chief Risk Officer

Oman Arab Bank (OAB) has announced the appointment of Zahra Abdulamir Saied as Chief Risk Officer, emphasizing the bank’s commitment to nurturing national talent and empowering female leaders across various levels.

Recognized as one of Oman’s distinguished banking professionals, Zahra is the First Omani Female to earn the Financial Risk Management certification from the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). With over 15 years in financial risk management, she has left a significant impact across numerous roles. Since joining OAB, Zahra has served as Assistant General Manager and Head of the Credit Review Department, excelling in monitoring credit quality, regulatory compliance, and risk management strategies, alongside leading daily business operations, talent development initiatives, and training programs.

Sulaiman Al Harthi, CEO of OAB, stated, “Risk management plays a vital role in the financial and banking sectors by mitigating risks and enabling institutions to continue operations and growth in an ever-evolving global environment. We are pleased to appoint Zahra Abdulamir as Chief Risk Officer, adding her to our substantial pool of young national talents in senior positions across OAB, including promising female leaders. This reflects our success in investing in human resources through world-class training programs to nurture talent and prepare future leaders.”

Al Harthi added, “Zahra’s extensive expertise and capabilities will significantly enhance our risk management operations and support the bank’s long-term growth. We wish her and our talented team continued success. This new role marks a milestone in her career, offering opportunities to further develop her skills and play a vital role in OAB’s transformation toward digitalization and enhanced customer experiences.”

With her expertise and dedication to achieving strategic goals, Zahra has become a distinguished leader in operational, credit, market, and regulatory risk management in Oman. She graduated from the University of Warwick with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Economics, and Statistics, and holds an MBA from IE Business School in Madrid. Her knowledge is further enriched by courses in data science and machine learning from MIT.