Marwa Yahya Al Zadjali stands as a beacon of transformative leadership and personal empowerment in Oman and the wider GCC region. With more than 19 years of progressive experience in banking, operations, and corporate leadership, Marwa seamlessly blends operational excellence with vision, coaching, and wellbeing to inspire high-performance cultures. Icons Oman proudly honors her impactful journey as Founder and Director of the Nawaya Institute, where she creates powerful leadership and personal development programs that drive meaningful organizational change aligned with Oman Vision 2040.

Leading with Vision and Heart

As the visionary Founder and Director of Nawaya Institute, Marwa has dedicated over five years to designing and delivering bespoke leadership, coaching, and wellbeing initiatives tailored for both corporate clients and individuals. Her multidisciplinary team collaborates closely with organizations across Oman and the Gulf Cooperation Council to cultivate environments that foster leadership growth, resilience, and holistic wellbeing.

By focusing on nurturing talent and developing future-ready leaders, Marwa’s work directly supports Oman Vision 2040’s pillars of human capital development and economic diversification. Her programs are crafted to align with organizational strategies and employees’ personal development, ensuring sustainable impact and enhanced performance that contribute to Oman’s long-term national goals.

A Proven Track Record in Banking Leadership

Before founding Nawaya, Marwa built a distinguished career at Bank Dhofar, where she held key leadership roles spanning operations quality assurance, central operations management, project support, and lean operational excellence. Rising through the ranks from supervisor to Head of Operations Quality Assurance, she consistently drove process improvements, risk management, and regulatory compliance with a keen eye for detail and strategic foresight.

Her operational expertise and commitment to people development have played a crucial role in fostering efficiency and driving transformation across the bank’s core functions, which are essential in strengthening Oman’s financial services sector—a vital component of Vision 2040’s economic complexity strategy.

Education and Professional Credentials

Marwa holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Bedfordshire and a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in Accounting from the University of Staffordshire, which underpin her strong foundation in business, finance, and leadership.

In recognition of her coaching excellence, she earned the prestigious Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coaching Federation in 2023, marking her as a respected thought leader and influencer in leadership development and executive coaching.

Driving Change and Inspiring Growth

Marwa is widely recognized for her ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution, acting as a catalyst for change within organizations. Her extensive expertise in change management, coaching, and personal empowerment enables her to foster high-performance cultures where individuals and teams thrive.

Her work embodies the spirit of Oman Vision 2040 by emphasizing human capital as the foundation for sustainable development. Marwa’s dedication to empowering young professionals and leaders reflects Oman’s commitment to building a knowledge-based economy powered by skilled and resilient Omanis.

Icons Oman Recognizes a Dynamic Leader

Marwa Yahya Al Zadjali exemplifies the qualities of a trailblazing woman leader whose work is shaping Oman’s business and talent landscape through visionary leadership, coaching mastery, and unwavering dedication. Icons Oman celebrates her continued impact on empowering organizations and individuals, driving Oman’s path to a vibrant, inclusive, and prosperous future in line with the transformative goals of Oman Vision 2040.