Nasser Mohammed Abdullah Marafih

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Master of Science in Communication Engineering, PhD in Communication Engineering
Research Briefing · Generated 2026-05-24 · Confidential
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Current Boards
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Total Appointments
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Career Span

Executive Summary

Dr. Nasser Mohammed Marafih has extensive experience in the telecommunications sector having joined Ooredoo in 1994 (under its earlier brand of 'QTel'). As Director – Strategic Planning, he was instrumental in the launch of GSM services in 1994, the introduction of the internet in 1996 and the privatisation of Ooredoo in 1999. Dr. Nasser served as CEO of Ooredoo from 2001 until 2015, spearheading global growth across the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. He currently serves on the Boards of Ooredoo Group, and Member of the Board of Trustees of the Community College of Qatar.

Current Board Positions

CompanyTickerRoleSinceSector
Ooredoo Q.P.S.C ORDS Chairman Chair Jan 16, 2025 Communication Services
Ooredoo Q.P.S.C ORDS Chair Chair Jan 1, 1994 Communication Services

Career History

CategoryEntries
Previous EmployersOoredoo
Key RolesStrategic Planning and Development Director, CEO of Ooredoo Group, Ooredoo Qatar CEO, Board Member
Sectorstelecommunications
GCC-Listed BoardsOoredoo
Government EntitiesCommunity College of Qatar

Skills & Competencies

Master of Science in Communication Engineering Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Board: Community College of Qatar PhD in Communication Engineering Board Leadership Stakeholder Management

Professional Profile

EducationBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, a Master of Science and a Ph.D in Communication Engineering, all from George Washington University, USA
UniversitiesGeorge Washington University
GenderMale
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