Sheikh: Suhail bin Salim bin Abdullah bin Mukhaini Bahwan

Born in the Omani city of Sur in 1937, where he engaged in commerce in his early days, and was regarded as one of the major businessmen of the Sultanate. He was also a man of charity, goodness and piety, known for helping everyone in pursuit of the pleasure of God Almighty. He practised seafaring and commercial navigation between Oman, Africa, India, the Arab Gulf states and Yemen before turning fully to free trade. These were the most important establishments he owned.

• Suhail Bahwan Automobiles Group

• Suhail Bahwan Projects and Equipment Group

• Foodstuffs trade

• Banking

• Electronics trade

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

• Holy Qur'an memorisation competitions

• Building schools.

• Building mosques

• Mass weddings for young people.

• Housing for the needy

• Study scholarships

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