Abdul Wahid Mohamed Al Murshidi

Abdul Wahid Mohamed Al Murshidi was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Sohar International effective February 26, 2025, following his service as Acting Chief Executive Officer since January 1, 2025. Al Murshidi brings around two decades of banking leadership experience across multiple functional areas.

He holds an Executive MBA from the London Business School and a Bachelor of Science from Sultan Qaboos University. His academic background includes an Executive MBA in Commerce from London Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting from Sultan Qaboos University.

Career history

• Chief Executive Officer, Sohar International (February 2025–present)
• Chief Islamic Banking Officer, Sohar International (July 2019–January 2025)
• Deputy General Manager, Muscat Capital LLC (local Islamic bank, over a decade)

Al Murshidi brings extensive experience in various banking functions, including Audit, Finance, Investment, and Islamic Banking. Under his leadership, Sohar International earned the title of 'Oman's Most Trusted Brand 2024' in the local banking sector, recognition reflecting the bank's commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and long-term value creation.

What Al Murshidi could bring to Sohar International: With his deep expertise in Islamic banking, audit, and investment functions combined with his tenure as Chief Islamic Banking Officer, he is well-positioned to advance the bank's Sharia-compliant product offerings while leveraging his 18+ years of banking experience to drive sustainable growth. His recognition for building trust and his focus on innovation suggest he will prioritize digital transformation and customer-centric initiatives to strengthen Sohar International's market position in Oman's competitive banking sector.