Meshal Abdullah Mohammad Ali will take over from H.E. Sheikha Adana Nasser Sabah Al-Sabah as Chairman.
Anghami Inc. has announced the appointment of Meshal Abdullah Mohammad Ali as Chairman of the Board, succeeding H.E. Sheikha Adana Nasser Sabah Al-Sabah, who has stepped down to rebalance her board responsibilities while remaining Chair of OSN Streaming Limited, Anghami’s parent company. Alongside Ali’s appointment, Eman Al Awadhi and Moustapha Chami have joined Anghami’s Board of Directors.
The new appointments reflect Anghami’s strategic focus on capitalising on the rapidly expanding regional streaming market, following key corporate transactions such as the integration of OSN+ and a transformative partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery. This collaboration ensures that HBO, Max Originals and other international hits continue to remain exclusive to OSN+ viewers across the MENA region.
Commenting on his new role, Meshal Ali said: “I am honored to step into the role of Chairman, having served on the Board of Directors since 2024. On behalf of my fellow directors, I would like to thank Sheikha Adana for her leadership throughout Anghami’s evolution. The updated Board brings together seasoned leaders from diverse sectors and backgrounds, positioning us to effectively support Anghami’s management team as we unlock value for all stakeholders and pursue our next phase of growth, expanding into new markets and capitalizing on the regional streaming opportunity.”
Meshal Ali has been a director at Anghami since April 2024. He currently serves as Interim CEO of OSN Group, Chair of AlRayan Holding Company, Vice Chair of United Education Company, and President and CEO of both the National Offset Company and the National Offset Computer Company in Kuwait. He also sits on the board of Panther Media Group Limited and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Arkansas, USA.
Moustapha Chami, now a board member, is Deputy Group Chief Financial Officer and Group Head of Finance, Operations & Taxation at Kuwait Projects Company Holdings (KIPCO), overseeing the group’s financial operations, governance, and risk management. He also holds directorships with several regional financial institutions and companies, including Bank of Baghdad, SACEM Industries, Jordan Kuwait Bank, and Amaken United Real Estate. Chami holds a Bachelor’s in Finance and an MBA from the University of Saint Joseph in Lebanon, and he is a CFA, CPA, and CMA certified professional.
Eman Al Awadhi brings over 22 years of experience across public relations, media, and journalism to the board. She is Group Senior Vice President – Corporate Communications & Investor Relations for KIPCO and Vice Chair of Gulfsat Communications in Kuwait. She holds a Bachelor’s in English from the University of Bahrain, a Diploma in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors, London, and is a Certified Investor Relations Officer.
As of January 21, 2026, Anghami’s Board of Directors includes Meshal Ali (Chairman), Elias Habib (CEO and co-founder), Edgard Maroun (co-founder), Michael Johnson, James Cooke, Bassil Almouallimi, Moustapha Chami and Eman Al Awadhi.
