“As Chief Internal Auditor of Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran) Group, Waleed Salim AL-Abri leads the Centralized Internal Audit Division, delivering assurance and advisory services to more than 50 entities across tourism, real estate, hospitality, and event management. With over 24 years of leadership in auditing, governance, risk management, and financial stewardship, he is recognized for transforming internal audit into a trusted strategic partner that drives transparency, accountability, and sustainable business growth.
Throughout his career, Waleed has built and restructured audit functions, established group-wide governance frameworks, and implemented risk-based audit strategies that strengthen senior management and board-level decision-making. Prior to joining Omran, he served as Group Chief Internal Auditor at Nama Holding, where he created a centralized internal audit structure serving eight companies in the electricity, water, and wastewater sectors. His earlier roles at Majan Electricity Company and the Ministry of Housing, Electricity & Water further strengthened his expertise in finance, procurement, and corporate governance.
Waleed also plays a prominent role in advancing the internal audit and fraud examination professions nationally. He serves on the boards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Oman Chapter and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Oman Chapter, contributing to professional advocacy, knowledge sharing, and capacity building across Oman.
Waleed holds an Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Bedfordshire, UK, and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Sultan Qaboos University. His global professional credentials include Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), and Certified Lead Auditor for ISO Management Systems. Waleed combines technical expertise with ethical leadership, fostering a culture of governance excellence, continuous improvement, and value creation across Omran and beyond.”