Taimur bin Asa'ad
Sayyid Taimur bin Asa'ad Al Said | |
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| Born | 1980 Oman |
| Occupation | Chairman of the Central Bank of Oman |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Known for | Chairman of the Central Bank of Oman, founder and chairman of Alizz Islamic Bank |
| Notable work | Establishment of Alizz Islamic Bank |
Sayyid Taimur bin Asa'ad Al Said () belongs to the Omani royal lineage and holds the position of chairman on the board of governors at the Central Bank of Oman.
Early life
Taimur was born in 1980 to Sayyid Asa'ad bin Tariq Al Said, who serves as Oman's Deputy Prime Minister, and Sayyida Na'emah bint Badr Al Busaidiyah. In 2004, he entered into marriage with Salma bint Mustahil Al Mashani, a first cousin of Sultan Qaboos bin Said; this union is said to have been orchestrated by Sultan Qaboos himself.
Career
Until 2011, Taimur held a position on the board of Bank Dhofar. The following year, he established Alizz Islamic Bank and assumed its chairmanship, marking his entry into Oman’s expanding Islamic banking sector.
In August 2020, he was named chairman of the newly formed board of governors at the Central Bank of Oman, thereby strengthening his role in shaping national financial policies. He was reappointed for a subsequent five-year term in January 2025. His role as chairman also grants him membership on Oman's Council of Ministers.
In addition to his financial responsibilities, Sayyid Taimur acts as a representative for Sultan Haitham bin Tariq during official functions, further solidifying his involvement in both governmental and royal matters.
Title and style
- 1980 - present: His Highness Sayyid Taimur bin Asa'ad bin Tariq Al Said.
Honors
- Second Class of the Civil Order of Oman (18 November 2024).