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Central Bank of Oman grants in-principle approval to OIFC for wage payments through WPS

Oman Investment and Finance Company (OIFC) has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) to proceed with the licensing process for undertaking wage payments through participation in the Wages Protection System (WPS)

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Muscat – In a disclosure on Muscat Stock Exchange, OIFC announced that the in-principle approval is contingent upon meeting specific regulatory conditions outlined by the CBO.

“This milestone aligns with OIFC’s strategic vision to expand its financial service offerings and contribute to Oman’s evolving digital payment ecosystem,” stated the announcement from the company CEO Said Ahmed Safrar.

The WPS is a vital initiative aimed at ensuring the timely and secure payment of wages to employees, and OIFC’s participation in this system represents a significant step forward in enhancing the country’s digital payment infrastructure.

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