AlRayan Bank has appointed Usman Ahmed as Group Chief Executive Officer, following approval from the Qatar Central Bank.
His predecessor, Fahad Al Khalifa, concluded his tenure as Group CEO effective 30 September 2026 and moves into the role of adviser to the bank's Chairman. The date on which Mr Ahmed formally takes office has not been disclosed.
Pending his arrival, Omar Al Emadi will serve as Acting Group CEO from 1 October 2026, while continuing as Group Chief Operations and Administration Officer. In its announcement, as reported by Gulf Times, the board said: "The board believes that Mr Usman Ahmed's extensive banking experience, leadership capabilities, and track record position him well to lead the bank through its next phase of development." [verify wording against the original release] The board also thanked Mr Al Khalifa for his contribution.
Mr Ahmed brings more than 30 years of international banking experience across the Middle East, Asia and Europe, spanning corporate and investment banking, capital markets, commercial and consumer banking, Islamic finance and strategic transformation. He was most recently Group Chief Executive Officer of National Bank of Bahrain. Earlier, he held a series of senior positions at Citigroup, including Chief Executive roles in Malaysia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar, and Global Head of Citi Islamic Banking.
AlRayan Bank is listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange and is regulated by the Qatar Central Bank.
