M. Omar Malik

Chief Advisor: Confidential
x-Senior Executive Advisor - Executive Affairs Ministry of Defense Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Experienced multiple Boards & C-level executive with a proven track record in corporate, government, and defense sectors at national or federal level—bringing global expertise and strategic leadership to complex, high-stakes environments. Sought-after keynote speaker at major international forums, including the United Nations, G-20, Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), SAARC, MENA, and GSMA Barcelona, including multiple think tanks. Recipient of multiple honors from MIT and Harvard, including the Who’s Who Award (United States), with a reputation for driving impact across public-private initiatives and defense-related technology programs across Asian, Middle Eastern, European, and African multicultural markets.

Holds an advanced Master’s degree in Mobile and Personal Communications from King’s College London, complemented by executive qualifications from Oxford, MIT, and Harvard Business School. Has held key leadership roles, including Federal Member-Chief Technology Officer for the Federal Government of Pakistan (MP-1/BPS-22), and currently serves as Senior Executive Advisor, Ministry of Defense, Executive Affairs, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on National Defense Strategy - Joint C4I & Defense Policy.

International Conferences & Think Tanks

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Omar Malik, Executive Advisor & National Security on unified C41 and centralised command for all defense forces in Mena Defense Conference.

South Asian Telecommunication Regulator Conference Islamabd

GSMA 360 Barcelona Spain

Shanghai Cooperation Organization China

United Nations ITU Radiocommunication Bureau Geneva.Read more.

Shanghai Cooperation Organization China Read more.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Omar Malik, Executive Advisor & National Security on unified C41 and centralised command for all defense forces in Mena Defense Conference.

PRIME Policy Research Institute - PRIME- 5G Spectrum Fuel for Economy

News & Media

Shanghai Cooperation Organization Digital Technology Cooperation and Development Summit.

Key note speaker @ SCO Digital Technology Cooperation and Development Summit.

Digital 5G Business Cases discussion at STARC 2023

SATRC 2023 Conference

Ericsson, global telecom giant ,discusses digitalization and skill development in meeting with Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication

Frequency Allocation Board HQ, meeting with Executive Director FAB 2023.

TAWAL KSA Investment facilitation in Pakistan

2014 - Award of the year stc VIVA Bahrain

Award presented to Member Telecom Omar Malik on successful deployment of smart devices manufacturing unit 4G/5G devices in Pakistan by United Mobile.weblink

Award presented to Omar Malik for successful approval of Right of Way Policy for Telecom Sector by Federal Secretary IT , Government of Pakistan.

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Keynote by Omar Malik at SARTC 2023 Policy and Regulations conference

Telenor Asia Hub Head Ms. Ine Elisabeth Edvardsen & Head Aisa Regulatory Ms. Arisa Siong called on to Member Telecom Omar Malik Ministry of IT & Telecom.

Ericsson Middle East & Africa Strategy Team called on Member Telecom Omar Malik.

Awareness event on Internet Governance and Internet Resources

National Telecom Consumer Conference 2022 Pakistan

“ Broadband for All “ organised by PTA & Huawei with chief guest "President of Pakistan" to further accelerate the Broadband Internet Inclusion in Pakistan

Telecom Spectrum: A fuel for long term economic growth.PRIME Institute is a public policy research organization, a think tank, dedicated to the ideals of liberty, and limited government, free markets and development.

5G Technology ; Roadmap and 3D Strategy Planning.Representatives from Huawei, Ericsson,ZTE and Nokia participated online from their regional headquarters.

President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi was given briefing on performance of National Incubation Centre (NIC), Islamabad while his visit there, today.The President stressed on providing conducive environment to start-ups for country’s development.

Ufone officially signed the license for utilization of additional spectrum it won recently for $279 million.

"Affordable Smart Devices for All " Effective partnerships for 4G-5G smart interoperable devices & IOT manufacturing in Pakistan

8 billion PKR approved by USF Board to complete 9 fibre-optic broadband projects that will boost internet speeds and make the Internet accessible to the masses.

Omar Malik Member Telecom sharing his throughts on Right of Way Policy at National Incubation Center Islamabad 2021.

Member Telecom Omar Malik meeting the Honorable President of Pakistan as Technology Conference Islamabad 2020.

National IDEA BANK Inauguration Islamabad.

National Broadband Policy & National Cyber Security Policy Draft for Consultation launch at 28 Jan 2021 at Telenor HQ.

National Seminar on "Global, Strat and Socio - Eco Impacts of COVID-19 and Pakistan by ISSRA @ National Defence Univiesity.

Reducing the digital gender gap in Pakistan by PTA Telecom Operators , GSMA & ITUT

Digital Strategy (BOLD) Workshop at stc Bahrain 2015

ICT & Coporate Strategy Seminar at stc Bahrain 2016

Turkey Istanbul- conference on Digital Technologies hosted by Huawei 2011

“ Broadband for All “ organised by PTA & Huawei with chief guest "President of Pakistan" to further accelerate the Broadband Internet Inclusion in Pakistan

Digital Policy Consultation with Industry Stakeholders for Infrastructure shairing 2022

Riyadh Saudi Arabia : Executive Advisor & National Security Advisor in MENA Region

President House Islamabad Pakistan

“ Broadband for All “ organised by PTA & Huawei with chief guest "President of Pakistan" to further accelerate the Broadband Internet Inclusion in Pakistan

Digital Policy Consultation with Industry Stakeholders for Infrastructure shairing 2022

Riyadh Saudi Arabia : Executive Advisor & National Security Advisor in MENA Region