A National Platform Bridging Experience with Future Direction
The Royal Academy of Management (RAM) has announced the newly appointed members that will form its Alumni Board until December 2026. Comprising graduates from RAM’s various programmes and initiatives, the Board brings together an elite network of members representing a wide range of sectors across Oman. The Alumni Board plays an active role in channeling field-based insight into the Academy’s institutional development, contributing to strategic thinking, fostering an ecosystem of emerging leaders, and helping ensure RAM remains responsive to national leadership priorities.
The Alumni Board will serve as a forward-thinking advisory platform for RAM, promoting cross-sector collaboration, strategic integration, and meaningful knowledge exchange that supports institutional and national development.
Commenting on the announcement of the Alumni Board that will serve for its second term and its newly appointed members, His Excellency Dr Ali bin Qassim Al Lawati, RAM’s President, said, “”We are proud to introduce our new Alumni Board, a cornerstone in our mission to cultivate a resilient and future-ready national leadership model. The inclusion of this diverse group of graduates, drawn from across sectors, underscores our commitment to translating Oman’s national vision into actionable strategies with measurable national impact.”
He added: “With a focus on zero-distance engagement, the Board will act as a catalyst, connecting real-world experience with the Academy’s strategic direction and reinforcing our drive to nurture inclusive, insight-driven leadership for the future.
We see the Board as a dynamic platform that contributes meaningfully to strategic reflection, institutional innovation, and leadership development; ultimately supporting Oman’s broader goals for sustainable and integrated national advancement.”
His Excellency also expressed his appreciation to the former members of the Board who served the first term, “We extend our heartfelt thanks to the former Alumni Board members for their dedicated service and meaningful contributions to the Academy’s journey. Their work has left a lasting imprint, and we wish them continued success.”
The new Alumni Board includes prominent figures from across Oman’s public and private sectors, including Dr Mohab bin Ali Al-Hinai, Vice President for Sustainability and Circular Economy at Oman Environmental Services Holding Company (be’ah); Eng. Amal bint Said Al Sabti, Director General of Planning and Labour Policies at the Ministry of Labour; Dr. Suad bint Abdullah Zahir Al Ishaqi, Head of Internal and Digital Communication at OQ; Fatma bint Yousuf Al Ibrahim, Chairperson of the Board at Dhofar Tourism Company S.A.O.G.; Eng. Fahad bin Nasser Al Harthy, Country Manager – WPS at Halliburton Worldwide; Ilham bint Nasser Al Maskari, Lecturer at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences; Noora bint Mohammed Hadiya Al Mahri, Chairwoman of the Omani Women’s Association in Shalim and the Hallaniyat Islands; Adil bin Saud Al Mahrouqi, Director of the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Postgraduate Studies and Research at Sultan Qaboos University; Husam bin Jasem Ba Qawir, Founder and CEO of INVEST LLC; Mayan bint Hamza Al Asfoor, a Manager at the National Omani Hospitality Company (Dhiaffa); and Omar bin Abdulrahman Al Harthy, Senior Business Development Executive at Invest in Oman.
RAM’s Alumni Board is strategically positioned to serve as a forward-thinking advisory group, contributing directly to Oman’s national development goals and the future of leadership in the country. It embodies RAM’s values of sustained shared thinking, mutual trust, and collaborative action, forming a leadership model that is inclusive, impactful, and aligned with Oman’s long-term vision.
