Established in 1957, MEED, has been integral to delivering business information and news, intelligence and analysis on the Middle East economies and activities ever since. Attracting senior management audience through its content and activities is Vital. MEED is a media brand and publication that covers a spectrum of services that informs its audience. In November 2018, SALAMA cooperative insurance company celebrated Omar Al-Ajlani, being named a finalist of the Male Leader of the Year award category in the MEED Awards 2018. The award celebration was organized by MEED, and celebrated excellence across the fastest moving, most diverse and vibrant market on earth, the GCC.

The Male Leader of the Year Award recognizes individuals who lead the company to growth and have unique leadership qualities. The competition was tough, and many top leaders from the Middle East applied to the award, as it is one of the categories with the highest applicants. “I am very pleased to be one of the finalists of Male Leader Meed award, and the only the only Saudi to be in the list of finalists. I am proud to have lead the company to growth and look forward to further successes, as the insurance industry is a growing industry in Saudi Arabia which is continuously changing.” Said Mr. Omar Al-Ajlani, SALAMA CEO