Yaqoob bin Saif bin Hamoud Al Kiyumi

Career Overview

Eng. Yaqoob bin Saif bin Hamoud Al Kiyumi was appointed Chief Executive Officer of SalamAir, effective October 1, 2026. He brings nearly 29 years of leadership and management experience across Oman's energy and industrial sectors, with expertise spanning strategic transformation, operational excellence, stakeholder engagement and people development. His initial focus at SalamAir will be on engaging with the airline's staff, gaining a deeper understanding of the business, and working closely with teams across the organisation to build the airline.

Al Kiyumi holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Coventry University and a Postgraduate Diploma from the University of Hull, UK.

Career History

• Chief Executive Officer, Oman Power & Water Procurement Company
• Energy Advisor, Ministry of Energy and Minerals
• Advisor to the Group CEO of Nama Holding
• Leadership roles with Sohar Aluminium, OXY Oman, and Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)

What Al Kiyumi could bring to his CEO role at SalamAir: His strategic leadership experience across Oman's critical energy and infrastructure sectors positions him to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence at SalamAir. His focus will be on expanding connectivity into new markets, improving the customer experience, and continuing to contribute to Oman's tourism industry and economic development. His background in managing large government and industrial procurement contracts and power/water utilities infrastructure suggests expertise in regulatory navigation, stakeholder management, and long-term strategic planning—critical skills for steering a state-owned low-cost carrier through its growth phase.