OAB Appoints New Head of HR

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Muscat, 09 October, 2017 | Oman Arab Bank (OAB) have announced the appointment of Mr. Adil bin Ali Al Rahbi as the new Head of the Human Resources (HR) Division. In his new role, Adil will oversee all strategic HR functions at the Bank in accordance with international best practice. These functions will include talent acquisition and retention, human capital planning, ongoing training programmes, digital learning, organisational culture, and professional development.

Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Amin Al Husseini, CEO of OAB said, “We believe in the skills and capabilities of our national workforce; skills that qualify them to hold senior positions in the Bank. It is through their efforts, and the efforts of everyone within the Bank that we continue to move OAB closer to its ultimate goal of becoming the number one bank of choice for employees and Omani professionals. We value and invest in our staff, in turn ensuring that we provide a consistently high level of service that meets the expectations of our valued customers.”

“On behalf of the management and staff at OAB, I wish Adil Al Rahbi the best of luck for his new position. I am confident that his experience of over 27 years in the fields of staff management and training, will enable us to further enhance the HR capabilities at the Bank; ensuring that our staff benefit from world-class professional development and organisational excellence,” added Amin Al Husseini.

Adil Al Rahbi has over 27 years of experience in his field and began working with OAB in February 2015 as the Head of Employee and Organisational Development. He cooperated with the team in order to create a paradigm shift in the role human resources plays; establishing it as a strategic partner in achieving bank targets and managing the change in order to ensure continuous development of the staff. He joined the bank with a long track record of experience, having worked with numerous organizations spanning several sectors. He began his career as the Head of Training at a governmental body. Following which, he moved to Qatar taking up a position as the Administrative Services Manager in one of the biggest international companies in the country. He then returned to Oman joining the private sector for eight years.

Al Rahbi holds MSc in Human Resource Management and Training from the University of Leicester, UK. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Maritime Management from Australia and a Diploma in Police Sciences from the Sultan Qaboos Academy for Police Sciences.

This assignment comes as part of the Bank’s strategy in the field of developing human resources and providing the best possible opportunities towards career progression. This was clearly reflected in the number of young staff that recently qualified and were assigned to senior positions in various departments and fields within the Bank, following their enrolment in the ‘Qiyada’ program. This strategy will be promoted to include all job categories by designing training programs and workshops that satisfy their functional needs. To this end, several new projects and initiatives were launched; including the likes of the ‘Masar’ electronic performance management system and the Competency Matrix project for all jobs. A further reflection of the Bank’s commitment towards providing opportunities for career growth amongst all job categories, it launched the ‘Ta’heel’ program for developing the skills of employees, among other programs.

Oman Arab Bank is one of the first banks to be established in Oman, with a rich and proud history. Today, the bank operates a nationwide network of 57 branches and 8 representative offices across and 148 ATMs spread across the Sultanate. OAB provides the complete range of financial products and services for personal banking, corporate and investment clients.

OAB Celebrates Omani Women’s Day with Staff Gathering

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Launches commemorative ‘Wamadhat’ book

Muscat, October 17, 2017: Oman Arab Bank (OAB), in commemoration of the Omani Women’s Day, held a special gathering for its female staff members at its head office in Ghubra. As part of the celebrations the Bank unveiled a special commemorative book titled ‘Wamadhat’, the content of which was contributed by all female staff members working at the Bank.

Commenting on the event, which was held on October 17, Hilal Al Siyabi, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility of OAB said, “Empowering women and promoting gender diversity has always been one of the core values of the Bank. We strongly believe that everyone at the Bank, regardless of gender, deserve an equal opportunity at professional growth by virtue of their professional performance and talent. As a result, several women have made impressive strides in all aspects of their jobs, with many already holding positions of authority within their respective departments. They have clearly demonstrated their indispensability to the success of the Bank’s operations and are a vital part of the OAB family.”

Wamadhat that was launched on the day is a commemorative book specially done for Omani Women’s Day. It is a compilation of quotes and sayings that have personally served as a source of inspiration and guidance to each of women currently working at OAB.

“With this book we wanted to showcase the thoughts and beliefs that our female staff live by and have guided them in their ongoing professional journey. It also provides a deeper insight into the people that they look up to and who have served as an inspiration to them in their professional careers,” Hilal added.

The commemorative event concluded with a commemorative cake cutting ceremony in honour of all women working at the Bank.

Oman Arab Bank is one of the first banks to be established in Oman, with a rich and proud history. Today, the bank operates a nationwide network of 57 branches and 8 representative offices across and 148 ATMs spread across the Sultanate. OAB provides the complete range of financial products and services for personal banking, corporate and investment clients.

OAB Opens Flagship Qurum Branch

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New flagship branch prominently located at Burj Al Amal and open from 8 am to 4pm

Muscat, October 18, 2017: Oman Arab bank (OAB) has officially opened their new flagship branch located in Qurum. The new branch has been relocated from its previous location at Al Araimi complex to a more prominent and easily accessible location at Burj Al Amal in Qurum. With the opening of the customer centric branch, OAB aims to deliver enhanced banking facilities in the greater Qurum area, offering efficient and readily accessible services from the new flagship premises.

The official opening took place on October 16, under the auspices of His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Sa’eedi, the Minister of Legal Affairs, and was attended by Amin Al Husseini, CEO of Oman Arab Bank, and Rashad Al Musafir, DCEO of Oman Arab Bank; together with other members of the Bank’s staff.

Commenting on the launch of the branch, Amin Al Husseini noted, “The new Qurum branch is accorded flagship status due to its generous size and spacious layout and is one of the first ‘next generation’ branches to be rolled out in Oman. The branch features the very best in technology, products, and most importantly – personal service – that we as a bank are proud to offer. As a result, this new branch will elevate the banking experience for our customers which is a key priority in our nationwide transformation strategy.

The new Qurum branch features an enhanced brand identity with a refreshed look and feel. The sleek, modern, and streamlined look is augmented by a number of features and systems introduced as part of these new transformed branches. For starters, the branch has seen the introduction of a meet and greet facility with a streamlined queuing system, video walls for bank news, private advisory spaces with moving monitor screens for a more personal interaction, together with digital signature pads and ID Card readers within the advisory station design.

Aesthetically, as with the other ‘new’ branches, the new Qurum branch takes its design inspiration from the ‘Omani Skyline’, wherein the white symbolises Omani architecture, browns denote the sand deserts, grey referencing the mountains, and the blue glass overhangs representing the sky.

The new branch also has a separate ‘Elite’ reception, lounge, and offices, in order to provide premium customers with an elegant and private experience that remains memorable. The branch transformation combines elements of design, form, and function and aims to elevate the customer experience as a whole resulting in better service.

“As one of our flagship branches, the new Qurum branch will be amongst our largest in the country, and helps serve our growing customer base in the capital. It also further reaffirms our commitment to our customers to deliver a range of fast and efficient banking solutions that will set new standards for consumer banking in the Sultanate,” added Rashad Al Shaikh, DGM of Retail Banking at Oman Arab Bank.

Oman Arab Bank is one of the first banks to be established in Oman, with a rich and proud history. Today, the bank operates a nationwide network of 65 branches and 8 representative offices across and 148 ATMs spread across the Sultanate. OAB provides the complete range of financial products and services for personal banking, corporate and investment clients.