MUSCAT : Yahya bin Saleh Al-Siyabi, Head of Marketing at the Inma Fund, said a total of RO 33 million has been allocated this year to finance SMEs. The funds will be distributed through the Fund’s branches in Sohar and Salalah, in addition to its headquarters in Muscat. He noted that Inma will maintain the existing procedures and requirements for accessing financing, ensuring continuity of support and smoother access for beneficiaries.

IAl-Siyabi stressed that SMEs remain a cornerstone of economic development in the Sultanate. He explained that the Fund prioritises the quality and economic feasibility of projects, regardless of sector, while continuing to focus on key priority areas. These include tourism, services, infrastructure and transportation, oil and gas, industry, and trade.

He added that Inma is keen to support business continuity by offering flexible repayment periods of up to eight years for some financing products, easing financial pressures on project owners and supporting long-term sustainability.

Al-Siyabi further affirmed that the Fund will continue to extend added benefits to its financed clients during the year, including a field visit programme for SMEs. The initiative aims to monitor projects on the ground, assess performance, and provide guidance and advisory support to enhance growth and development.

According to official figures, the Inma Fund provided approximately RO 25 million in financing during the past year, benefiting around 366 SMEs across various governorates of the Sultanate.

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