MUSCAT : Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) has signed two Memoranda of Cooperation with both the
Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE), as part of its efforts
to strengthen international partnerships and develop capital markets. These agreements aim to
enhance the position of Oman’s capital market at both the regional and global levels.
The two memoranda are designed to foster collaboration in several key areas, including the
exchange of information, knowledge, and expertise related to capital markets, the development
of joint listing mechanisms, sharing experiences in financial technology (Fintech), as well as
cooperation in investor education and awareness.
The cooperation also covers the exchange of studies and research of mutual interest, staff secondments, and exploring opportunities in innovative financial products and services supporting Oman’s diversification strategies and the growth of its capital market.
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The signing ceremony was attended on behalf of Muscat Stock Exchange by Haitham Salem Al
Salmi, CEO of MSX, along with senior officials from both SSE and SZSE. Attendees
emphasized the importance of these partnerships in building strong bridges of cooperation
between the capital markets of the Sultanate of Oman and the People’s Republic of China.
On this occasion, Haitham Salem Al Salmi, CEO MSX stated: “The signing of these cooperation
memoranda with Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges marks a strategic milestone in
Muscat Stock Exchange’s journey towards greater integration with global capital markets.
These partnerships will enable the exchange of expertise, foster innovation, and create new
opportunities for investors positively contributing to the development of Oman’s capital market
and reinforcing its position as a competitive financial hub at the regional and international levels.
He added: “This collaboration reflects the shared commitment of all parties to strengthen
strategic cooperation and seize cross-border investment opportunities.
The memorandum with Shenzhen Stock Exchange in particular represents a significant step forward in expanding our international relations and broadening access to global markets, enhancing Oman’s appeal to international investors. By leveraging our combined strengths with both SSE and SZSE, we will
deepen the links between our financial systems, create an enabling environment for promising
new growth opportunities, and pave the way for greater innovation—benefiting investors and
stakeholders on both sides.”
The Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges are among the world’s top 10 exchanges by market
capitalization. In the first half of 2025, Shanghai Stock Exchange recorded a market
capitalization of USD 7.62 trillion, while Shenzhen Stock Exchange reached approximately USD
4.88 trillion, according to statistics from the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). In terms of
trading activity, Shanghai Stock Exchange posted a trading value of around USD 8.79 trillion,
whereas the Shenzhen Stock Exchange surpassed this figure, reaching USD 13.63 trillion during
the same period.
