Muscat: The sharp increase was mainly driven by investment funds, whose capital jumped by 125.4 percent to RO 993.7 million, compared to RO 440.8 million in the previous year. Real estate funds also continued to grow steadily, with their capital rising by 7.4 percent to RO 203.9 million, up from RO 190 million in 2024.

These funds allow investors to pool their capital and have it managed under specific strategies by specialised investment managers, offering advantages that may be difficult for individual investors to achieve on their own.

On the net asset side, total assets attributable to unit holders in real estate and investment funds increased by 71.9 percent to RO 1.36 billion in 2025, compared to RO 793.69 million in 2024.

Investment funds recorded strong growth in net assets, rising by 94.6 percent to exceed RO 1.14 billion. Meanwhile, real estate funds’ assets increased by 6.6 percent to about RO 218.2 million, indicating stable performance and balanced growth.

The data also showed that total net profits of real estate and investment funds rose by 82.1 percent during 2025 to reach RO 57.3 million, compared to RO 31.49 million in 2024.

Investment funds were the main driver of profit growth, with profits jumping by 162.5 percent to around RO 41 million. Real estate funds also recorded a 2.9 percent increase in profits, reaching RO 16.34 million, supported by steady returns from real estate assets.

The Authority is also working to develop the regulatory environment in line with international best practices, improve the attractiveness of the Omani market, and provide diversified investment tools.