Oman, 20th August 2026:
The low cost carrier of Oman, SalamAir has announced the appointment of Eng. Yaqoob bin Saif bin Hamoud Al Kiyumi as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 October 2026. The appointment marks a new chapter in SalamAir’s journey as the airline continues to build on its achievements and advance its strategic priorities, with a focus on sustainable growth, operational excellence, enhanced customer experience, and strengthening its role within Oman’s aviation sector.
On this occasion, the Board of Directors of SalamAir extended appreciation to Mr. Adrian Hamilton-Manns for his leadership, dedication, and valuable contributions during his tenure as Chief Executive Officer.
The Board said: It warmly welcomes Eng. Yaqoob Al Kiyumi and looks forward to working with him as he leads SalamAir into its next phase of development. Building on the strong foundations and achievements of the airline, his leadership will support SalamAir’s continued growth and its commitment to providing affordable and accessible air travel, while strengthening connectivity between Oman and the world.
SalamAir remains committed to its long-term vision and to contributing to the development of Oman’s aviation and tourism sectors in alignment with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040.
SalamAir operates a modern fleet of 18 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, serving more than 40 destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe, with over 90 daily flights.
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