If the topic of discussion or an exchange of ideas is Islamic banking in the Sultanate the name that lights up our minds is invariably Sulaiman bin Hamad Al Harthi.
One of the most respected personalities in the banking sector in Oman, the pioneer of Islamic banking in the country has more than 32 years of experience in the finance sector.
Currently, he serves as Chief Executive Officer of Alizz Islamic Bank that provides Sharia-compliant financial solutions and oversees the strategic direction of Oman’s industry leader in customer experience.
“Transparency is the key to becoming a successful banker and it applies to financial institutions as well,” Al Harthi stresses.
The seasoned banker has held several leadership positions at major local banks and financial institutions. Prior to joining Alizz Islamic Bank he has been Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Oman Arab Bank, Group Chief Personal Banking Officer at Bank Muscat and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Meethaq Islamic Banking.
Al Harthi is a graduate of the Oman Institute of Bankers, a graduate from the Executive Management Programme at Harvard Business School as well as the Executive Management Programme at INSEAD. Also, he holds an MBA in finance from Leicester University, UK.
Besides, he is Chairman of Duqum Quarries and sits on the boards of the Harvard Business School Club of the GCC, the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn), the Oman Company for the Development of Special Economic Zone at Duqm (Tatweer) as well as a member of the board of trustees of the Gulf College.
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Sulaiman Al Harthi
“Definition of success could mean different things to different people, but to me if you’re able to accomplish something in life and leave a good legacy that is success.”
That Italian artist whose aim in life was to build a Fountain in the middle of his village that lasted for over 300 years. That’s the legacy,” he says.
Founded in November 2012, Alizz Islamic Bank provides retail and corporate finance through branches, online (alizzislamic. com) and mobile devices.
The services and products provided by Alizz Islamic Bank are all Sharia compliant. Citizens and residents have appreciated the bank for its flexibility and ease they experience in completing banking transactions. The bank has introduced advanced technologies for digital transformations and provides the best electronic services to all of its customers.
The bank operates in accordance with transparent procedures and ensures the provision of comprehensive and innovative Sharia-compliant products and solutions to meet the diverse needs of individual and business customers.
Alizz Islamic Bank has invested heavily on offering exceptional customer experience and it continues to make progress in achieving its objective to become the leading provider of Islamic banking services in the Sultanate.
“Alizz has a clear strategic vision for the future, with specific goals in place that it will strive to achieve during the upcoming period,” Al Harthi adds.
