Muscat: As part of its ongoing strategy to expand its offerings and ensure accessibility for all customer segments, Meethaq Islamic Banking from Bank Muscat, has launched dedicated service booth sat various commercial centres across the Sultanate.

The initiative is designed to provide convenient access to Meethaq’s Sharia compliant banking solutions and services for customers and visitors alike. 

By making these services readily available at key commercial locations, Meethaq aims to simplify the banking experience, allowing customers to seamlessly access products, services & solutions and enjoy a more enhanced and efficient banking experience.

Meethaq will operate dedicated booths for three days at 5 selected commercial centers across various governorates of the Sultanate, supported by Meethaq’s expert staff, who will introduce customers and visitors to Sharia-compliant services and solutions. 

Meethaq’s team was availableat the Mall of Oman in Muscat from 12^th-14^th June, and they will be available at the Sur City Centre in Al Sharqiyah South from 19^th-21^st June, Sohar City Centre in North Batina from 26^th-28^th June, Nizwa Grand Mall in Al Dakhiliyah from 3^rd-7^th July, and Salalah Grand Mall in Dhofar from 10^th-12^th July. 

All booths will be open during the morning and evening working hours of the respective center. These dedicated booths present an excellent opportunity for customers and visitors to avail Meethaq’s various Sharia-compliant banking services and solutions with ease. 

These solutions will include account openings (including children andsavings accounts), salary transfer requests, enrollment in Meethaq’s savings plan and consultations on other financing products and solutions. 

Customers can also inquire about services tailored to their specific needs, enabling them to choose the most suitable banking options.

Commenting on the initiative, Sami Bait Rashid, Assistant General Manager, Meethaq Personal Banking, said: “Meethaq remains firmly committed to enhancing customer experience throughinnovative, Sharia-compliant services and products. 

The launch of these booths at selectedcommercial centers, reflects our mission to bring our offerings closer to customers. I encourageeveryone to visit and explore the benefits of Meethaq’s products and services.”

Sami Bait Rashid further added: “Meethaq Islamic Banking operates a robust network of 32 branches across various governorates, providing a wide array of Sharia-compliant services and solutions to meet the growing needs of our customers. By allocating booths in popularcommercial centers, Meethaq is also enhancing service accessibility for tourists and visitors, particularly in regions that experience heightened business activity due to tourism and economic growth. 

These efforts are intended to streamline banking transactions in comfortable and accessible environments. I would like to thank all our valued customers for their trust in the Sharia-compliant services and solutions offered to them, which demonstrates Meethaq’s stance of leadership in the Islamic banking industry.

Meethaq’s diverse product portfolio includes Sharia-compliant banking services and solutions forindividuals, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and institutions. For individuals, Shari-compliant offerings include savings and current accounts, children savings accounts, Meethaqsavings plan and fixed deposit placements. 

Financing solutions include personal finance, car finance, home finance, financing for travel, education, and marriage, as well as personal goodspurchase financing. For SMEs and institutions, Meethaq offers a suite of banking solutions including current accounts, project financing options through short and long-term facilities, commercial financing solutions like “Ijarah”, and large project financing.

All products comply with directives and regulations of the Central Bank of Oman, along with Sharia reviews and supervisory procedures carried out by Meethaq’s Sharia Supervisory Board. This ensures that all products are structured in compliance with the Islamic law, local laws and regulations and meet customer expectations and aspirations.

Strengthening its leadership in the Islamic banking sector, Meethaq has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including, to name just a few, the Market Leadership Award 2024from Global Islamic Finance, Best Islamic Bank in Oman from Euromoney, and the Most Trusted Islamic Banking Brand Award from Apex Media.