Dr. Salima Al Maamari is a consultant family physician and the Director of the Nutrition Department at the Ministry of Health in the Sultanate of Oman. With a medical degree from Sultan Qaboos University and certification from the Royal College of General Practitioners (UK), she brings over two decades of leadership in public health services and nutrition policy.
With over nine years of experience in the field of nutrition, Dr. Al Maamari has dedicated her career to advancing nutrition research and implementing evidence-based interventions to improve public health.
A passionate advocate for nutrition, Dr. Al Maamari played a key role in developing Oman’s National Nutrition Strategy for 2020-2030, along with a comprehensive action plan to support its implementation. Dr. Almamary has spearheaded national campaigns and surveys, including the Oman National Nutrition Survey, and has led initiatives to reduce salt, sugar, and fat consumption, as well as to address anemia and other micronutrient deficiencies through strategic fortification programs.
Dr. Al Maamari’s work continues to drive impactful change, underscoring her commitment to improving nutrition and health outcomes across the Sultanate.