Muscat — Bank Nizwa, Oman’s largest Islamic bank, has appointed Tariq bin Atiq as Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operations Officer, a senior leadership move aimed at strengthening operational execution and accelerating digital transformation as competition intensifies across the Sultanate’s banking sector. 

The appointment underscores Bank Nizwa’s focus on developing high-calibre Omani leadership while reinforcing its role in advancing Islamic finance as a key pillar of Oman’s financial system. The lender said the decision aligns with its long-term strategy to build resilient governance, enhance customer experience and support sustainable economic growth. 

Bin Atiq brings more than 25 years of experience across retail, corporate and SME banking, as well as digital banking, international operations and business development. Over his career, he has led large-scale transformation initiatives, improved operational efficiency and overseen customer-centric growth strategies at leading financial institutions, positioning him to play a central role in Bank Nizwa’s next phase of expansion. 

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Arkansas State University in the United States and an Executive MBA in Leading Digital Transformation from HEC Paris. His executive education also includes advanced leadership programmes at Harvard Business School and INSEAD, among other global institutions. 

Bank Nizwa has been a key driver of Islamic banking growth in Oman, focusing on product innovation, financial literacy and the development of national talent. The bank said it continues to invest in digital platforms and operational modernisation to deliver Shariah-compliant solutions that meet evolving customer expectations, while supporting the Sultanate’s ambition to position itself as a regional centre for Islamic finance.