Yalla Group announces the appointment of a new director to the company's board of directors
Yalla Group Ltd. today announced the appointment of Mr. Mohammed Al-Ghanim as Independent Director of the Company's Board of Directors after a rigorous evaluation process.
Al-Ghanim was also selected as a member of the Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee.
Al-Ghanim's appointment to his new position comes after the Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Mr. Othman Sultan from the Board of Directors membership in response to his request and his desire to focus on his other professional obligations.
Osman Sultan said: “It has been a pleasure to work within the team of Yalla Group Ltd. and I am absolutely certain that the company will embark on its pioneering path towards broad horizons of development and growth and achieve greater successes that enhance its position and strong presence in the Middle East and North Africa region thanks to its advanced technical capabilities. and its enormous potential.
For his part, Yang Tao, Chairman and CEO of Yalla Group Ltd., praised Osman's deep scientific knowledge in the telecom sector and his extensive leadership experience, which has added value to the company over the past two years, helping to overcome challenges and achieve tremendous growth momentum.
He added: "On behalf of the Board of Directors of Yalla Group Ltd., I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to Othman for his service and great contributions to the company, and we wish him every success in the future."
Mohammed Al-Ghanim has extensive experience in the telecommunications sector and is the founder and former Director General of the UAE Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority ("TDRA").
During the period between 2004 and 2018, he led the authority to design and implement a regulatory framework for the telecommunications sector.
He also contributed to improving the UAE's global competitiveness in the telecommunications sector by enhancing technical skills and developing national human capital.
Al-Ghanim held senior management positions in the technology sector, including Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Communications and Information Technology Fund from 2006 to 2009, President of the Emirates Institute for Advanced Science and Technology from 2006 to 2009, and a member of the Board of Directors of the National Media Council from 2008 to 2010. Al-Ghanim holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with honors from Khalifa University in 1994. He is currently a senior partner in Alpha Alliance Consulting, a member of the Board of Directors of Flash Entertainment, and a member of the Audit Committee of Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management Company.
Mr. Tao expressed his happiness with Al-Ghanim joining the company's board of directors, noting that he will represent a qualitative addition to the Yalla Group, thanks to his extensive experience in the telecommunications sector and his great contributions in the academic and professional fields, stressing his full confidence that Mr. Al-Ghanim's joining will support the company's march towards global leadership thanks to its unparalleled capabilities. Ltd.
For his part, Al-Ghanim pointed out that Yalla Group Ltd. possesses advanced technology and technical and technical cadres, which qualifies it to build the most famous platform for social networking and digital entertainment in the Middle East and North Africa region. Active in supporting the company's journey towards excellence, development and growth.
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