Who’s Who: Bander Al-Suhaimi, executive manager at Malath Cooperative Insurance Co.

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Updated 29 January 2024
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Who’s Who: Bander Al-Suhaimi, executive manager at Malath Cooperative Insurance Co.

Bander Al-Suhaimi has held the role of executive manager of Malath Cooperative Insurance Co. in the Eastern Province since March 2021.

Since April 2007, the company has emerged as a key player in the insurance industry, meeting the demands of the local market with its innovative insurance approach.

Al-Suhaimi has been instrumental in shaping the region’s insurance landscape through strategy formulation and execution, and ensuring alignment with the company’s overarching goals.

His strategies involve comprehensive performance reviews, in-depth analysis of local insurance markets, and customization of policies to suit client needs, all within the ambit of reinsurance agreements.

Al-Suhaimi also contributes to the broader financial sector as a member of the finance committee at Asharqia Chamber and the finance and insurance national committee at the Council of Saudi Chambers. He has held both roles since 2022.

His journey in the insurance sector began at Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co. in 2012. Starting as a commercial manager, he managed production targets, client interactions, and underwriting processes.

In 2015, he was promoted as the company’s regional manager in the Eastern Province, where he undertook strategic relationship management, sales oversight, and regional strategy development, paving the way for his executive position.

His subsequent position was as the head of bancassurance in 2020, which involved establishing the division, managing strategic relationships, and steering growth and marketing efforts.

Before entering the insurance industry, Al-Suhaimi gained substantial experience in banking with Banque Saudi Fransi and Bank Al-Jazira.

Holding a bachelor’s degree of science in organization and management development from King Abdulaziz University, Al-Suhaimi’s academic background solidifies his expertise in strategic leadership and business management.


Saudi defense chief rallies international support amid escalating Iranian strikes

Updated 12 March 2026
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Saudi defense chief rallies international support amid escalating Iranian strikes

  • Iran unleashes wave of drone strikes on Kingdom’s Eastern Province
  • Missiles fired at Prince Sultan Air Base intercepted, destroyed

RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held separate phone calls with his Turkish, Romanian, and South Korean counterparts as Iranian attacks on Gulf facilities continued on Thursday.

Iran escalated strikes on its Gulf neighbors in retaliation for ongoing US-Israeli attacks on Iranian territory. 

After a brief pause Wednesday, drone attacks on Saudi Arabia resumed at 9 p.m., targeting the Eastern Province and the Shaybah oil field in the Empty Quarter. All the drones were stopped, the Saudi Ministry of Defense confirmed.

Missiles aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base in Al-Kharj were also intercepted and shot down, the ministry added.

In his call with Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler, Prince Khalid reaffirmed commitment to joint security measures and condemned Iranian aggression. 

His conversation with Romanian counterpart Radu Miruta covered regional threats to global stability. 

A call with South Korea’s Ahn Gyu-back similarly focused on condemning Iran’s actions and reviewing the broader regional picture.

The crisis traces back to February 28, when US and Israeli forces struck Iran. Tehran has since targeted Gulf states and US-Israeli assets across the region.

Iran has also declared a blockade on energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz — a critical chokepoint for global oil and gas flows — sending commodity prices surging.