His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has appointed new ministers in conformity with Royal Decree 111/2020 on the formation of the Council of Ministers. Accordingly, Engineer Saeed bin Hamoud bin Saeed al Maawali was named as the new minister of transport, communications and information technology.
Engineer Saeed bin Hamoud bin Saeed al Maawali has been the chief executive officer of Oman Drydock Company (ODC) since 2018. Prior to his role at ODC, Said was providing leadership and governance for the Executive Management of OTTCO since February 2014. With the 21 years extensive experience in construction, asset management, plant operations, supply chain, cost control, business development, mergers and acquisition, Said is leading the corporate strategies and overall policies and procedures to ensure that all key people play constructive role in the development. Said occupied significant positions at Petroleum Development Oman, Occidental Oman, Sohar Aluminum and Oman Oil Company.
In October 2019, his majesty late Sultan Qaboos bin Said had appointed Eng. Azza bint Sulaiman Al Ismailia as minister of technology and communications. With the appointment of Eng. Azza bint Sulaiman al Ismailia, a new ministry of technology and communications was established and separated itself from the ministry of transport and communications.