Thu, 21 May 2026 10:52:02 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om 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 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1179000/business/banking/cbo-clarifies-on-personal-housing-loans Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:36:17 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1178645/business/banking/cbo-governor-touts-omans-investment-case-at-london-forum Oman’s Indian Ocean ports—Salalah, Duqm and Sohar— are a gateway to regional markets Oman’s Indian Ocean ports—Salalah, Duqm and Sohar— are a gateway to regional markets Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:31:00 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1178486/business/banking/oman-offers-ro-80-million-in-new-five-year-gdbs The bonds carry a five-year maturity and offer a base annual interest rate of 4.1 per cent. The bonds carry a five-year maturity and offer a base annual interest rate of 4.1 per cent. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:43:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1177983/business/banking/maal-not-launched-for-the-public-cbo-refutes-rumours Capture Capture Sun, 12 Oct 2025 09:31:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1177931/business/banking/bank-credit-in-oman-surpasses-ro-34-billion Sat, 11 Oct 2025 15:35:44 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1177926/business/banking/financial-systems-in-oman-are-not-subject-to-any-breach-cbo Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:00:05 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1177728/business/banking/cbo-extends-deadline-to-exchange-old-currency-notes Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:00:26 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1177682/business/banking/ohb-approves-ro-43m-in-housing-loans-for-integrated-neighbourhoods Oman Housing Bank’s stand at Urban October. Oman Housing Bank’s stand at Urban October. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:57:28 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1177180/business/banking/money-exchanges-evolving-in-oman-amid-digitalization-cbo vinod@omaninfo.om (Vinod R Nair) Sat, 27 Sep 2025 08:25:23 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1177046/business/banking/cheques-returned-due-to-insufficient-funds-decline-by-122-in-oman-cbo vinod@omaninfo.om (Vinod R Nair) Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:46:54 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1177045/business/banking/oman-sees-explosive-rise-in-instant-payment-solutions vinod@omaninfo.om (Vinod R Nair) Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:03:48 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1176554/business/banking/cbo-unveils-brand-identity-of-omans-national-payment-card Maal- Oman's national payment card Maal- Oman's national payment card vinod@omaninfo.om (Vinod R Nair) Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:01:55 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1176276/business/banking/cbo-launches-online-system-for-sharia-compliant-securities Central Bank of Oman Central Bank of Oman Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:20:53 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1176165/business/banking/omans-national-payment-card-will-offer-a-local-alternative vinod@omaninfo.om (Vinod R Nair) Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:02:43 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1175954/business/banking/oman-to-have-its-own-national-payment-card Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:34:42 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1175765/business/banking/sohar-international-weighs-china-or-hong-kong Sohar International has been expanding its footprint domestically and regionally Sohar International has been expanding its footprint domestically and regionally Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:37:46 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1175502/business/banking/oman-banks-on-investors-for-green-hydrogen-push Dr Firas al Abduwani Dr Firas al Abduwani Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:51:31 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1175001/business/banking/oman-offers-ro-75-million-development-bonds-for-subscription Bidding opened on August 13 and will close on August 19, 2025, with the competitive auction set for August 20. Bidding opened on August 13 and will close on August 19, 2025, with the competitive auction set for August 20. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:56:50 +0400