09-08-2025
bp Oman appoints Najla al Jamali as president
Muscat – Global energy giantbp announced that Najla Zuhair al Jamali has been appointed as President of bp Oman. She joins bp from OQ where she served as Chief Executive of OQ Alternative Energy.
Najla started her global career as a reservoir engineer in Oman and brings over two decades of energy sector experience to bp. Her career spans upstream, downstream and commercial roles across companies including Shell, Schlumberger and Takamul Investment Company (as subsidiary of what was Oman Oil Company). Najla will be the first woman to serve as the President of bp Oman.
In a press statement, Nader Zaki, bp's regional president Middle East and North Africa said, 'I am very pleased to welcome Najla to our team as President of bp Oman. Her wealth of experience will greatly benefit us as we continue to support the growth of the energy sector in Oman. This is a historic milestone for bp as Najla is the first female Omani country manager for bp in the country. I would also like to thank Yousuf al Ojaili for his leadership and congratulate him on his retirement after a decade of excellence with our company and 39 years in the energy sector.'
Commenting on her appointment as President of bp Oman, Najla said, 'I'm excited to join bp Oman working with the team to continue supply one-third of Oman's gas and working with the Omani government and partners to explore potential for growing our operations in country.'
Najla will join bp in September where she will assume full roles and responsibilities after a transition period with Yousuf al Ojaili who retires at the end of 2025.
