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Doctorate from India for Bank Muscat CEO

Muscat: An Indian University has conferred an honorary doctorate on the Chief Executive Officer of Bank Muscat, the leading financial provider in the Sultanate of Oman, in a glittering ceremony. Honorary Doctorate conferred on AbdulRazak Ali Issa, chief executive officer, BankMuscat, considering his significant contributions to both the banking sector in Oman and the GCC region.

Doctorate was awarded by Hindustan University in the southern Indian city of Chennai. The Hindustan University (previously known as Hindustan College of Engineering) is one of the prestigious universities of India and a leader in South India. University is renowned for its scholastic merit, extremely competent and experienced faculty, first-rate infrastructure facilities for both curricular and non-curricular activities and recreation and sports facilities. 

The ceremony took place on the occasion of the second convocation of Hindustan University. He also presided the function as the guest of honour. Bank Muscat is Oman's largest bank with a total asset base of more than US $15 billion. Bank has strong presence in Corporate Banking, Retail Banking and Investment Banking. 

"I owe this achievement to the valuable opportunities made available to Omanis by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said. I am proud to have been associated with the bank in its quest to emerge as the leading financial services provider in the sultanate." – Issa said. 

“I am most privileged to receive this prestigious honorary doctorate from Hindustan University that plays a big role in developing the potential and talent of engineering students from different parts of the world. As I accept this honour, I do so on behalf of my 3,000 plus colleagues at Bank Muscat.”- he added. 

“Hindustan University is proud to confer the honorary doctorate on AbdulRazak Ali Issa in recognition of the inspiring contributions to the banking sector in Oman and the region. Under his leadership, the finest of global banking practices and products have been introduced in the country through Bank Muscat, thereby raising its stature as the premier financial institution in Oman."- Dr K Sarukesi, vice chancellor of Hindustan University, said.

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  1. AmagesoftJuly 14, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Chief executive officer of any firm is the soul of that firm as that person have all the responsibilities to run the firm so it should be much talented as per others. the article over here is much informative.
    ceo universities

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