{
  "id": 11002032,
  "title": "AlRayan Bank announces new Group CEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/alrayan-bank-announces-new-group-ceo",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-30T18:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times Business",
    "slug": "gulf-times-business",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/734541/business/alrayan-bank-announces-new-group-ceo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "AlRayan Bank has appointed Usman Ahmed as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, following approval from the Qatar Central Bank. Fahad al-Khalifa, who served as Group CEO until Wednesday, has now transitioned to Advisor to the Chairman. Ahmed boasts over 30 years of experience in international banking, encompassing various sectors such as corporate and investment banking, capital markets, commercial and consumer banking, Islamic finance, and strategic transformation. Prior to joining AlRayan Bank, he held significant leadership roles, including GCEO of National Bank of Bahrain and Citigroup, as well as CEO positions at Citi Malaysia and Citi Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. He also served as the Global head of Citi Islamic Banking. Ahmed is scheduled to start his new role after completing the required joining formalities. Omar al-Emadi will serve as Acting Group CEO from October 1, alongside his current position as Group Chief Operations and Administration officer, until Ahmed officially takes over. The AlRayan Bank chairman, Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Qassim al-Thani, expressed confidence in Ahmed's extensive banking experience, leadership capabilities, and track record. He acknowledged al-Khalifa's leadership, commitment, and valuable contributions during his tenure and expressed appreciation for him continuing to provide guidance in his advisory role.",
  "summary": "AlRayan Bank has announced the appointment of Usman Ahmed as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, as approved by the Qatar Central Bank.The bank also announced that Fahad al-Khalifa concluded his te...",
  "key_points": [
    "Usman Ahmed appointed as AlRayan Bank's new Group CEO.",
    "Fahad al-Khalifa becomes Advisor to the Chairman.",
    "Ahmed has 30 years of international banking experience."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}