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EDITOR IN CHIEF- ABDULLAH BIN SALIM AL SHUEILI
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CBO issues guidelines for 'Buy Now, Pay Later' service

The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has issued a regulation governing the practice of the 'Buy Now, Pay Later' (BNPL) service to establish the necessary controls and procedures and ensure it is conducted in a...

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Oman allocates RO 28.5 million in weekly treasury bills

The issuance included three maturities.

Development Bank loan approvals rise 13% to RO 110 million in H1 2025

This growth reflects the bank’s commitment to supporting Oman Vision 2040.

Oman boosts ties with Eurasian Development Bank

Discussions were centred on expanding partnerships between Oman and the EDB.

RO 60 million bonds at 4.3% to attract investors

The offering is open to all categories of investors, including both residents and non-residents, regardless of nationality.

Google Pay - a contactless payment option for Oman's Android users

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Bank lending in Oman rises 8% in May

Private sector lending rose by 6.8 per cent to RO 27.9 billion.

Ahli Bank halts merger talks, revives OMR 50m capital plan

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Conventional bank credit grows 7.9% in Oman

Credit to the private sector increased by 5.2 per cent, reaching RO 21.3 billion.

Digital banks in Oman get green-light from CBO

The new framework is expected to pave the way for digital-first banking models, improve access to finance, and foster innovation in Oman’s financial sector.

Digital banks get green light in Oman

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Banking credit reaches RO 33.4 billion by March 2025

Private sector credit accounted for the lion’s share, growing by 6.9% to stand at RO 27.7 billion.

What is an International Bank Account Number (IBAN)

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MSX to host global strategy expert Lord Richards

Mohammed bin Mahfoudh al Ardhi

CBFS conference explores AI’s role in banking and finance

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CBO boosts digital banking with new direct debit system

The newly improved Direct Debit service enables the full digital processing of mandates—right from issuance and authorisation to execution—through electronic banking channels.
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