MUSCAT – Organised by The Arabian Stories (TAS), the awards ceremony will be held on the sidelines of the conference on September 28 at the Intercity Hotel Muscat, under the patronage of His Highness Sayyid Numair bin Salim Al Said. The event aims to promote dialogue, highlight best practices, and drive sustainable growth within Oman’s Islamic finance sector.

TAS is inviting nominations from banks, financial institutions, and fintech companies across seven distinct categories that celebrate excellence in the industry. The awards are judged by a dedicated committee that ensures the integrity and fairness of the selection process.

His Highness Sayyid Dr. Adham Al Said, Assistant Professor at Sultan Qaboos University’s College of Economics and Political Science, will lead the jury. The committee’s esteemed members include Dr. Siham Al Harthy, Board Member of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Dr. Ashraf Al Nabhan, former Chairman of the Muscat Securities Market; and Dr. Ahmed Kashoub, Chairman of the Index Center for Economic and Financial Consultations.

The conference is powered by Bank Nizwa, with main sponsors Meethaq Islamic Banking and Ahli Islamic, and supporting partner Credit Oman. The event is set to bring together banking leaders, financial experts, and policymakers from across the Sultanate to exchange insights and chart the future of the industry.