The Deputy Chairperson /Executive Committee Chairman of the Board of Directors at Dhofar Tourism Company S.A.O.G., an Omani artist and businesswoman with two decades of experience working in the private and public sectors. Her creative insight, dynamic leadership, and international expertise in private equity investments distinguish her. With linguistics commands in Arabic, English, and German, she excels in cross-cultural communication, dialogue, and research.

With an academic background in cultural art and its relevance to social changes, she demonstrates an ability to bridge business strategy and intellectual insight. With a Master’s degree (MFA) from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne and a Bachelor’s degree from George Washington University, Corcoran School of the Arts & Design, Najla combines practical experience with a prestigious education. Notably, she is the first Omani to hold a degree in Art Curating and Museum Management.

She is setting her sights on using tourism as a springboard for sustainable development, blending her academic expertise and research capabilities to foster sustainable growth within this key sector.