The World CIO 200 Summit 2023 Oman edition

The World CIO 200 Summit Oman edition happened on August 17^th at Hormuz Grand Muscat, A Radisson Collection Hotel, Oman, brought together some of the brightest minds in the tech industry, fostering knowledge exchange, collaboration, and celebrating achievements. The event provided an unparalleled platform for networking and relationship-building.

Attendees and keynote speakers were welcomed by Jai Kumar, Project Specialist, GEC Media Group. He shared the aim of The World CIO 200 Summit which identifies the technological advancement and thought leadership, recognizes like-minded technology heads and their groundbreaking innovations in the IT landscape.

The event follows the theme of ‘Rise of the power’. The World CIO 200 2023 roadshow is designed to help IT leaders develop and enhance the qualities of leadership, power, vision and focus. The industry leaders engaged in thought-provoking panel discussions and speaking sessions that delved into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the digital landscape.

Dr. Salim Al-Shuaili-Director, AI & DT- Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology – Oman kicked off the event with his country inaugural keynote. Sujay Patil, Regional Sales Director MEA, Kissflow shared his vision on the topic ‘ERP Orchestration With The Power Of Low-Code & No-Code’.

Panel Discussion: Rise of the Power:

Amjid Ali, CIO-Al Ansari Trading Enterprise LLC
Hanan Al-Salmi-Change management lead for government digital transformation program-Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology – Oman
Khalid Al-Hoqani-Head IT Department-Alizz Islamic Bank
Thuraya Al-Harthi-Acting Director, Government Digital Services Unified Portal-Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology – Oman

Moderated by: Abdullah Al Barwani-CISO- Omantel

Global CIO Forum honored the winners of The World CIO 200 Awards for their exceptional contribution to the entire tech industry.

Name	Organization	Designation
Dr Salim Al-Shuaili	MTCIT	Director of Artificial intelligence and Advanced Technologies
Micheal Selva Kumar KD	Barcelo Mussanah Resort	IT Manager
Laila Al Harthi	MALKS group	Co-founder CTO
Haitham ALHajri	Oman CERT	Executive Cyber Security Projects
Thuraya Al-Harthi	Ministry of Transport, Communication & IT	Acting Director- Government eServices Unified Portal
Fahaz Marzook	ENHANCE GROUP	Manager – Systems
Hardik Prajapati	MUSCAT PHARMACY & STORES LLC.	IT-MANAGER
Meslum AlKindi	IHG, Oman	Area IT Director
Nishad Karukappadath Abdul Salam	Muscat Overseas Group	Chief Technology Officer
Hanan Al Salmi	Ministry of transportation, Communications and Information Technology	Change management lead for government digital transformation program
Sulaiman Al Khatri	Omantel	Security Analyst
Ahmed Almalki	Alila Jabal Akhdar	IT manager
Naeem AlBreiki	Crowne Plaza Muscat	IT Manager
Jayaram MS	Al Madina Insurance	IT Manager
Naji Alwahaibi	Oman Flour Mills	ICT Manager
Maher Sulaiman Almaskari	KHIMJI RAMADAS GROUP	Head – Operational Technology
Bhupendra Pant	OTE GROUP ( Oman Trading Establishment)	CIO
Shravan Singh	Swiss Bel Hotel Oman	Head of Information Technology
Abdullah Al Barwani	Omantel	CISO
Aasim Ghole	Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat	IT Director
Khalid Al Barwani	Oman Arab Bank	IT Audit Manager
Hussain Al Lawati	National Bank of Oman	Head of IT Change & Innovation
Najeeba Al-Belushi	Ministry of Transportation, Communication and Information Technology	Central Solution Head Department
Amjid Ali	Al Ansari Group	CIO
Khalid AlHoqani	Alizz Islamic Bank	Head IT
Tariq Bakoor	Oman Development Bank	Manager IT Department
Kawthar Al Hinai	Ministry of Transport, communication and information technology	Head of Digital Transformation programs

The platinum partner, Kissflow played a pivotal role in making The World CIO 200 Summit Oman edition a resounding success. The roadshow will continue in the remaining countries and will culminate in a grand finale at Baku, Azerbaijan from 17^th to 19^th September.