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Middle East Event Show

Exhibition & Seminars: 18 - 19 August 2026
Sheikh Maktoum Hall, DWTC, UAE
Awards: 20 August 2026
Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

Manal Al Kiyumi
Director- Marketing & Live Events at Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre
Judge

Profile

Manal Al Kiyumi joined the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC) in 2018 as Marketing & Communications Manager and was promoted in 2023 to the role of Director of Marketing & Corporate Communications. In March 2024, her portfolio expanded to include live events, and she now serves as Director of Marketing & Live Events, overseeing the Centre’s strategy for promoting and delivering major local and international events.

In 2022, Manal successfully completed The National Leadership Programmed (Etimad) at the Royal Academy of Management, reflecting her strong commitment to continuous professional growth.

With over 13 years of experience across corporate communications, public relations, corporate social responsibility, and journalism, Manal has established herself as a seasoned leader in her field. Before joining OCEC, she served as Head of Corporate Communications at ASYAD Group, Oman’s flagship logistics company.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and information studies with a specialization in Journalism from the American University of Dubai, in addition to a Certificate in Middle Eastern Studies