Cisco today announced the appointment of Ali Al Lawati as General Manager for Oman. In his new role, Ali Al Lawati will work closely with public and private sector organizations to help enable their digital transformation journeys. Over the years, Cisco has been collaborating with multiple stakeholders to help boost Oman’s digital transformation and contribute to Oman’s Vision 2040 objectives.
“Ali’s appointment reflects our commitment to developing local talent regionally, particularly in leadership roles where qualified professionals are able to bring to bear their experience and acute understanding of market dynamics,” said Shukri Eid, Managing Director, East Region, Cisco Middle East. “The high caliber of Omani human capital available is a testament to the Sultanate’s ability to link the educational system to the growing requirements of a modern labor force.”
As General Manager of Cisco’s Oman operations, Ali Al Lawati will drive Cisco’s support of the Digital Oman Strategy, which aims to advance the development of the ICT industry. Its key pillars are the development of human resources, as well as the national digital infrastructure and governance. In his role, Ali will use the growing Cisco® portfolio of solutions to strengthen collaboration with the Omani government and Cisco’s partner network to make sure that Cisco remains the partner of choice for digitization.
“Oman is currently undergoing a significant transition, with technology playing an increasingly important role as an enabler to the Sultanate’s economic diversification. As a technology leader with a longstanding presence in Oman, Cisco will continue to contribute its digital transformation expertise to support the country’s journey to transform into a sustainable knowledge-based economy and digital society,” added Shukri.
Fady Younes, Deputy Managing Director and Operations Director for the East Region, Cisco Middle East said, “Ali’s appointment comes at an exciting time as the Omani government prioritizes technology as a key contributor to the Sultanate’s long-term prosperity and a main driver of growth across key sectors.”
“I am excited to join the Cisco team. As a global technology company, Cisco has well-tested practices in enabling digital transformation,” said Ali Al Lawati, General Manager, Oman, Cisco Middle East. “As organizations in Oman seek to optimize costs and drive efficiencies, there is immense potential for growth in area such as mobility, security, cloud, big data, and analytics. With our expansive portfolio of smart solutions and outcome-based approach, Cisco is better-placed to support businesses in implementing their digital roadmaps.”
