MUSCAT : The summit will be held on May 27, 2025, at IntercityHotel Muscat, under the theme ‘Sustainability and the Future of Banking’.

Having been a part of Oman’s banking and financial services sector for over 18 years, Askari brings extensive experience and academic credentials to the summit. He is recognised for his leadership in driving technology-led transformation, strategic change management, and customer experience innovation. His extensive background spans retail and corporate banking, product development, IT implementation, and strategy formulation.

A certified Six Sigma Black Belt and recipient of the Young Omani Business Professional of the Year (BIZPRO) Award in 2016, Askari has played a key role in the design and delivery of enterprise-wide transformation programmes in multiple leading Omani banks. His session at the summit will explore how digital innovation, sustainability, and customer-centric models are reshaping the future of banking in Oman and beyond.

The Summit, designed as a premier event for Oman’s financial future, brings together key players from the banking, technology, and fintech sectors to explore the transformative impact of technology on financial services. It will address the rapidly evolving banking landscape driven by advancements in automation, fintech, blockchain, and artificial intelligence. Discussions will focus on meeting the changing demands of financial institutions and regulatory bodies, with an emphasis on enhancing efficiency, flexibility, and security within the sector.

The summit will also feature a dedicated BTS Exhibition, showcasing the latest tech solutions from financial service providers and fintech firms, aiming to promote collaboration and strengthen Oman’s digital ecosystem.

Endorsed by Credit Oman, the summit is proudly supported by Gold Partners Bank Nizwa and Oman Arab Bank, with Changan as the Automotive Partner, Wadiaa as the Fintech Partner, and Advanced Cybersecurity Academy as the Knowledge Partner.

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