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About the Summit

A Strategic Convening of Omani Banking Leaders

The Cedar-IBSi Muscat Summit brings together CEOs, CXOs, and senior leaders from Oman's banking sector.

Set at the Grand Hyatt Muscat, the agenda centred on next-generation banking technologies and digital transformation in Omani banking.

Who Attended

Built for Senior Decision Makers

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Peer-Level Conversations

Curated room of approximately 60 senior banking executives — no panels-to-empty-seats. Every discussion is at the level you operate at.

02

Sharp, Strategic Agenda

Four hours, four high-signal sessions. Built around the questions UK CEOs are actually asking their boards in 2026.

03

Cross-Sector Perspectives

Hear directly from challenger bank founders, hyperscaler banking leads, technology platforms, and seasoned advisors in one room.

04

The Shard, Level 31

Convene at one of London's most recognisable addresses — a setting matched to the seniority of the conversation.

Discussed Themes

What We Covered

Digital Banking AI Strategy Islamic Finance Risk Management Core Modernisation Payments Regulatory Outlook Open Finance
Our Partners
Backbase
Finastra
Infosys
Intellect
Kiya
Newgen
Thought Machine
TCS BaNCS
Sopra Banking
Engine by Starling
Backbase
Finastra
Infosys
Intellect
Kiya
Newgen
Thought Machine
TCS BaNCS
Sopra Banking
Engine by Starling
Event Partners

The Names Behind Every Summit

From core banking technology to venture capital, dozens of partners stand behind every Cedar-IBSi summit. Explore the full ecosystem supporting the stage.

Meet Our Partners
Featured Speakers

Voices ShapingOmani Banking

Ali Nanji in

Ali Nanji

Regional Director – CEEMEA
Backbase
Ashish Gupta in

Ashish Gupta

Head – Digital Banking & Merchant Acquiring
Bank Dhofar
Dimitris Tsirikos in

Dimitris Tsirikos

Senior Product Manager, Banking
Temenos
Fahad Al Maawali in

Fahad Al Maawali

Head of Transaction Banking
Ahli Bank
Khalid Al Hoqani in

Khalid Al Hoqani

Head of IT
Alizz Islamic Bank
Krishnadas Nair in

Krishnadas Nair

Regional Head, ME Business Development – Corporate Banking
Oracle Financial Services
Mohammed Yahya Al Jabri in

Mohammed Yahya Al Jabri

AGM – Head of Global Transaction Banking
National Bank of Oman
Mujahid Said Al Zadjaly in

Mujahid Said Al Zadjaly

General Manager – IT
Bank Nizwa
Mustahil Ahmed Al Mamari in

Mustahil Ahmed Al Mamari

Head of Strategy and Transformation
National Bank of Oman
Nisreen Matarweh in

Nisreen Matarweh

Director, Country Manager for Oman
Swift
Raid Al Lawati in

Raid Al Lawati

Head of IT & Digital
Oman Housing Bank
Rizwan Shaikh in

Rizwan Shaikh

Director Sales – ASIA & ME
Expleo
Rudy Kawmi in

Rudy Kawmi

Managing Director, Universal Banking
Finastra
Sami Bait Rashid in

Sami Bait Rashid

AGM Meethaq Personal Banking
Bank Muscat
Tariq Al Zadjali in

Tariq Al Zadjali

Head of Technology
Oman Arab Bank
Sadiq B. Al Lawati in

Sadiq B. Al Lawati

Head of Channels & Digitalization
Bank Nizwa
Wafa Al Ajmi in

Wafa Al Ajmi

AGM – Transaction & Government Banking
Bank Muscat
The Venue

Grand Hyatt, Muscat

A long-standing Muscat landmark with distinctive Omani-Arabian architecture, set directly on Shati Al Qurum beach overlooking the Gulf of Oman.

Shati Al Qurum is Muscat's seaside hospitality strip — embassies, ministries and the Al Qurum business district all sit within a short drive.

Address
Way 3215, Shati Al Qurum, Muscat 117, Oman
Area
Shati Al Qurum, beachfront
Muscat skyline at night