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Oman Air has appointed Nasser Al Sharji as chief executive, effective September 1, 2026, replacing Con Korfiatis after just over two years in charge. The leadership change coincides with fellow state-owned Omani carrier SalamAir naming Yaqoob Al Kiyumi as its new CEO.
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Oman Air has appointed Nasser Al Sharji as chief executive, effective September 1, 2026, replacing Con Korfiatis after just over two years in charge. The leadership change coincides with fellow state-owned Omani carrier SalamAir naming Yaqoob Al Kiyumi as its new CEO.
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