Omani Qatari Telecommunications SAOG : Ooredoo Appoints New Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Muscat, 25 January 2016
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Ooredoo has welcomed Abdul Razzaq Al Balushi as its new Deputy Chief Finance Officer in the top layer of the organisation. Initially on an international executive mobility programme with Ooredoo Group, he will then return to resume his responsibilities in Ooredoo Oman.

Abdul Razzaq brings an impressive 24 years of multi-disciplinary experience and expertise to his Ooredoo role, having held financial leader positions in finance, banking, treasury, budgets & accounts and having worked in strategy & corporate planning, as well as investment and risk management amongst other areas. Prior to joining Ooredoo, Al Balushi's high-powered career included positions with Oman Trading International Operations in the UAE, HSBC, Oman LNG LLC, Oman Shipping Company SAOG and Aldersgate Partners.

'Abdul Razzaq will be a great asset to the Ooredoo Family. A champion of change who encourages creativity in his team, he is a highly-dynamic professional with a reputation for results. I am excited to see him apply his considerable skills to our operations,' said Greg Young, Ooredoo CEO.

A graduate of Strathclyde University UK, and the College of Banking and Financial Studies Oman with a Masters of Business Administration, Abdul Razzaq is also a Certified Treasury & Finance Professional and holds Certificates in Accounts, Banking & Trade.

Over the past decade, Ooredoo has dedicated its resources to the development and creation of opportunities for Omanis. Through its Omanisation programme, it recruits, trains and develops talent empowering youth to fulfil their career potential and contribute to the growth of the nation. Today, Ooredoo has over 90% highly qualified and experienced Omanis working across its various business and operation lines.