Salem Al Wahaibi to contest for Oman FA chairmanship

Muscat: Salem Said Al Wahaibi of Assarain Group has declared his candidature to for the chairmanship of the Oman Football Association (OFA). The Sultanate's football governing body is likely to host board elections for the 2016-2020 term in September this year.
Salem Al Wahaibi, who previously served as the vice-chairman of OFA, in a statement released to the media on Monday, said: "I am honoured and pleased to present myself as a candidate for the Oman Football Association chairman's post in the next elections which will be held in September for the period of 2016-2020."
He also appealed to the clubs and all those associated with Oman football to work together for serve the game in the Sultanate. "On this occasion, with great honour I would like to invite all Omani clubs' chairmen, members and representatives, including media to work together to serve the Omani youth football to achieve national goals and objectives," the statement said.
"I'm excited to offer my work experience and talent to improve Oman Football Association and adequately plan for future challenges. I stand ready to serve with my utmost energy, commitment and passion to build a better future for youth and achieve Oman Football Association mission."
"Under the directives of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, may Almighty protect him, we can walk on the high approach to participate with pride in this vital youth area that requires all of us to work with all efforts and dedication," the statement added.
Keen businessman according to his profile, Salem Al Wahaibi is a keen businessman with over 24 years of work experience in various businesses.
He had the opportunity to serve as a member of Majlis A'Shura, and is privileged to be a member of the prestigious State Council, the upper house of the Council of Oman that contributes to economic and social development, and works for closer co-operation between the government and the public.
He has served on the boards of many banking and non-banking institutions like Bank Muscat, Oman International Bank, Oman United Insurance Co., Oman Investment & Finance Co. and National Life Insurance Co. An ardent sports enthusiast, Salem Al Wahaibi has held several positions in various Sports Bodies in the Sultanate of Oman.
In his capacity as the vice-chairman of Oman Football Association, he was part of the team that placed Oman Football on the global map.