Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:59:01 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197920/business/banking/bank-muscat-9m-2026-net-profit-reaches-ro-20918-million Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:42:58 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197293/business/banking/oman-allocates-ro-197-million-in-treasury-bills The CBO said its repurchase agreement rate for these bills was 4.50 per cent. The CBO said its repurchase agreement rate for these bills was 4.50 per cent. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:57:32 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196910/business/banking/oman-gives-banks-three-years-to-separate-securities-businesses 454554 454554 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:02:57 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196476/business/banking/instant-credit-cards-with-bank-muscat-mobile-banking This launch marks a significant milestone in Bank Muscat’s ongoing journey towards a comprehensive digital banking experience for customers. This launch marks a significant milestone in Bank Muscat’s ongoing journey towards a comprehensive digital banking experience for customers. Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:31:09 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196413/business/banking/turkiye-revokes-license-of-iranian-bank Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:45:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196362/business/banking/cbo-raises-repo-rate-in-first-hike-since-2023 The quarter-point move follows US rate hike as Oman inflation reaches 3.4%, while previous tightening showed limited pass-through to retail lending rates The quarter-point move follows US rate hike as Oman inflation reaches 3.4%, while previous tightening showed limited pass-through to retail lending rates Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:23:04 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196306/business/banking/islamic-banks-see-smes-digital-services-driving-next-growth-phase Islamic banking has expanded rapidly since its introduction in the Sultanate of Oman in 2012. Islamic banking has expanded rapidly since its introduction in the Sultanate of Oman in 2012. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:42:23 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196083/business/banking/sohar-international-opens-asia-pacific-office-in-hong-kong Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:16:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1196023/business/banking/banking-assets-rise-92-to-ro-487-bn Capital and liquidity buffers remained well above regulatory minimums: CBO Capital and liquidity buffers remained well above regulatory minimums: CBO Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:47:47 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195744/business/banking/cbo-issues-reminder-on-the-exchange-of-old-banknotes Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:00:54 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195377/business/banking/bank-muscat-reaffirms-capital-market-leadership-with-omifco-ipo The offering comprised the sale of 1.672 billion shares representing 25% of OMIFCO's total share capital, raising approximately RO 260.9 million (US$678 million) The offering comprised the sale of 1.672 billion shares representing 25% of OMIFCO's total share capital, raising approximately RO 260.9 million (US$678 million) Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:35:33 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1195310/business/banking/entrepreneur-readiness-matters-more-than-paperwork-development-bank Access to funding is closely linked not only to documentation or collateral, but also to the quality of the business proposition: Development Bank. Access to funding is closely linked not only to documentation or collateral, but also to the quality of the business proposition: Development Bank. Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:40:21 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194994/business/banking/cbo-announces-auction-results-of-gdb-48 According to a media release issued by CBO’s Market Operations Department, the 83rd GDB Issue, has received applications amounting RO 164,370,400 with allotment amount of RO 100,000,000 According to a media release issued by CBO’s Market Operations Department, the 83rd GDB Issue, has received applications amounting RO 164,370,400 with allotment amount of RO 100,000,000 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:07:24 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1194608/business/banking/fsa-seeks-to-regulate-promote-investment-banking-in-oman Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:05:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192970/business/banking/bank-nizwa-proposes-alizz-merger-ominvest-to-take-strategic-stake Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:18:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191408/business/banking/central-bank-of-oman-announces-fee-waiver-for-local-digital-transfers Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:25:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190497/business/banking/treasury-bill-issuance-reaches-ro-61-million CBO said the treasury bills have a maturity period of 91 days. CBO said the treasury bills have a maturity period of 91 days. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:59:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190094/business/banking/oman-banks-face-trust-test-as-ai-reshapes-financial-services Mustahil al Mamari, CEO — Oman Banks Association, addressing the New Age Banking Forum last week Mustahil al Mamari, CEO — Oman Banks Association, addressing the New Age Banking Forum last week Sat, 23 May 2026 17:51:37 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189869/business/banking/omans-ai-race-moves-from-apps-to-infrastructure Tue, 19 May 2026 06:50:49 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189805/business/banking/cbo-governor-oman-entering-intelligence-first-banking-era Mon, 18 May 2026 05:43:19 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189511/business/banking/bank-nizwa-appoints-new-ceo-to-drive-next-phase-of-sustainable-growth-and-innovation Tariq Atiq, Chief Executive Officer, Bank Nizwa Tariq Atiq, Chief Executive Officer, Bank Nizwa Tue, 12 May 2026 14:11:54 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1189308/business/banking/oman-sees-76-growth-in-digital-payments-cbo Sat, 09 May 2026 12:21:55 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1188232/business/banking/african-bank-of-oman-launched-in-angola The new bank will support trade and investment flows between Africa and the Middle East. The new bank will support trade and investment flows between Africa and the Middle East. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:46:29 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184975/business/banking/oman-banks-build-climate-finance-skills The workshop focused on global trends in climate finance, priority investment sectors in the Sultanate of Oman. The workshop focused on global trends in climate finance, priority investment sectors in the Sultanate of Oman. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:25:48 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184888/business/banking/cbo-issues-guidelines-for-buy-now-pay-later-service Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:15:26 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184646/business/banking/fsa-warns-unlicensed-audit-firms Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:24:22 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184445/business/banking/use-of-national-currency-in-ads-needs-approval-cbo Sun, 15 Feb 2026 08:57:21 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184258/business/banking/moodys-revises-omans-banking-sector-outlook-to-stable Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:10:05 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184250/business/banking/regional-network-of-central-banks-conference-opens-in-muscat Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:48:46 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1184113/business/banking/instant-payments-are-here-to-stay-in-oman vinod@omaninfo.om (Vinod R Nair) Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:03:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1183560/business/banking/omans-islamic-finance-sector-poised-to-top-45-billion-in-2026 The CBO launched an e-system providing Sharia-compliant liquidity management tools for Islamic banks The CBO launched an e-system providing Sharia-compliant liquidity management tools for Islamic banks Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:36:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1183479/business/banking/edo-issues-650m-10-year-sukuk This transaction is part of EDO’s ongoing financing strategy. This transaction is part of EDO’s ongoing financing strategy. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:53:23 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1183213/business/banking/islamic-banking-assets-in-oman-reach-ro-93-billion The amount represents a 12.3 per cent increase compared with the same period in 2024. The amount represents a 12.3 per cent increase compared with the same period in 2024. Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:04:37 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1183129/business/banking/cbo-offers-two-new-gdb-issues The instruments form part of the government’s domestic debt programme and provide additional funding options in the local market— ONA The instruments form part of the government’s domestic debt programme and provide additional funding options in the local market— ONA Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:01:17 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1182992/business/banking/thawani-pay-network-international-sign-partnership Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:32:28 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1182694/business/banking/bank-muscat-posts-ro-25554-million-net-profit-for-2025 The Bank posted an increase of 13.3 per cent in net profit. The Bank posted an increase of 13.3 per cent in net profit. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:41:38 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1182477/business/banking/bank-credit-in-oman-expands-to-ro-35-billion The largest share of credit went to the non-financial corporate sector, accounting for 47.2 per cent. The largest share of credit went to the non-financial corporate sector, accounting for 47.2 per cent. Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:05:31 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1182476/business/banking/banks-eye-venezuela-investment People walk in front of a JP Morgan Financial Center in New York City. — Reuters People walk in front of a JP Morgan Financial Center in New York City. — Reuters Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:04:25 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1182230/business/banking/banks-bourse-and-fdi-drive-omans-2026-budget Total debt at RO 13.827 billion in 2026 is equivalent to 33.0% of GDP. Total debt at RO 13.827 billion in 2026 is equivalent to 33.0% of GDP. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:19:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1181846/business/banking/sohar-international-gets-initial-nod-for-hk-representative-office The Hong Kong step comes after a period of major change for Sohar International at home and in the region. The Hong Kong step comes after a period of major change for Sohar International at home and in the region. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:36:39 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1181404/business/banking/bank-credit-in-oman-up-86 Credit to the private sector increased by 4.4 per cent year-on-year to reach RO 21.6 billion. Credit to the private sector increased by 4.4 per cent year-on-year to reach RO 21.6 billion. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:33:09 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1181339/business/banking/dollar-firm-ahead-of-central-bank-decisions The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of major currencies, was little changed at 98.39 after rising 0.2% in the previous session. — Reuters The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of major currencies, was little changed at 98.39 after rising 0.2% in the previous session. — Reuters Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:46:24 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1181201/business/banking/central-bank-of-oman-rolls-out-partial-payment-cheque-system AI image AI image midhunraj@omaninfo.om (Midhun Raj) Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:24:54 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1180570/business/banking/how-to-use-the-omani-rial-symbol vinod@omaninfo.om (Vinod R Nair) Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:07:49 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1180349/business/banking/apple-pay-samsung-pay-mobile-transfers-how-customers-make-payments-in-oman vinod@omaninfo.om (Vinod R Nair) Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:12:15 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1180001/business/banking/maal-oman-has-its-own-national-payment-card vinod@omaninfo.om (Vinod R Nair) Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:20:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1179895/business/banking/pilot-launch-of-maal-card-on-nov-20-cbo-announces-fee-structure Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:52:35 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1179704/business/banking/cbo-clarifies-the-prevalence-of-digital-transactions-in-oman Sat, 15 Nov 2025 08:00:58 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1179227/business/banking/omans-banking-assets-surge-to-ro-478-billion The report indicates that Oman’s banking industry has achieved a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1 per cent over the past decade. The report indicates that Oman’s banking industry has achieved a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1 per cent over the past decade. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:43:22 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1179108/business/banking/banks-set-to-launch-maal-card vinod@omaninfo.om (Vinod R Nair) Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:45:57 +0400