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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 digital banking transformation and AI adoption in Omani banking.

Who Attended

Built for Senior Decision Makers

01

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

AI in Banking Digital Banking Open Finance Risk Management Core Modernisation Payments Regulatory Outlook Customer Experience
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

Tariq Atiq in

Tariq Atiq

General Manager- Chief of Retail & Digital Banking Division
National Bank of Oman
Manish Dhameja in

Manish Dhameja

Chief Wholesale Banking Officer
Sohar International
Sadiq B. Al Lawati in

Sadiq B. Al Lawati

Head of Channels & Digitalization
Bank Nizwa
Ferenc Bole in

Ferenc Bole

Head of IT
National Bank of Oman
Mujahid Said Al Zadjaly in

Mujahid Said Al Zadjaly

General Manager – IT
Bank Nizwa
Maryam Yousif Al Balushi in

Maryam Yousif Al Balushi

Assistant General Manager – Large Corporates & Special Assets
Bank Dhofar
Dr Ali Al Shekaili in

Dr Ali Al Shekaili

AGM – Head of Digital & e-Channels
National Bank of Oman
Noora Sultan in

Noora Sultan

AGM – Head of Retail Banking
Ahli Islamic
Ashish Gupta in

Ashish Gupta

Head – Digital Banking & Merchant Acquiring
Bank Dhofar
Yousra Hakani in

Yousra Hakani

Country Manager
SWIFT
Qasim Mohammed Abdullah Al Shidi in

Qasim Mohammed Abdullah Al Shidi

Head – Enterprise IT Services Availability Management
Bank Muscat
Abubaker Al Balushi in

Abubaker Al Balushi

Head – Technology
Bank Dhofar
Sara Hoteit in

Sara Hoteit

Regional Sales Manager – Middle East
Backbase
Ahmed Al-Habib in

Ahmed Al-Habib

Head of IT PMO, Governance & Quality Assurance
Oman Housing Bank
Muhammed Rafeeque in

Muhammed Rafeeque

Head of Sales for the Middle East
Tagit
Khaled Al Balushi in

Khaled Al Balushi

Territory Manager
Oracle
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