Sheikh Saud bin Salem bin Abdullah Bahwan Al Mukhaini

Born in the Omani city of Sur in 1937 and died in August 2008. He was regarded as one of the major businessmen. A man of charity and goodness who helped everyone in pursuit of the pleasure of God Almighty.

He practised seafaring and commercial navigation between Oman, India, the Arab Gulf states and Yemen before turning to trade. The most important establishments he owned and managed:

1 = Saud Bahwan Automobiles Group
2 = Saud Bahwan Projects and Equipment Group
3 = Saud Bahwan Refrigeration Group

Among the community-development and charitable works the Sheikh provided:

1 = Holy Qur'an memorisation schools
2 = Al Wafa social schools for people with special needs.
3 = Omar bin Al Khattab School for the Deaf and Mute
4 = Mass weddings for young people.
5 = Housing for the needy
6 = Study scholarships

Source: the book "Personalities from the Omani City of Sur" by Hammoud bin Hamad bin Mohammed bin Juwaid Al Ghailani