MUSCAT : Coinciding with the Sultanate of Oman’s National Day celebrations, Bank Muscat, the leading financial institution, organized an event at its head office in Airport Heights. The celebrations were attended by the Bank executive management, employees, and a number of customers, in a patriotic atmosphere that reflected deep national pride and a strong sense of belonging.

The event featured a range of activities that showcased Omani identity and heritage, including Omani traditional musical performances, a section dedicated to Omani cuisine, and other cultural showcases that reflected a sentiment of joy and loyalty to the nation. These activities created an engaging and interactive environment among employees, management, and valued customers. To mark the occasion, the Bank released a new patriotic song titled “Ihsasi Al-Madh-hool”meaning “My Astonished Feeling”, which embodies noble national sentiments and celebrates pride in the achievements fulfilled under the Sultanate’s trajectory of renaissance. The song received public engagement across social media platforms. Amid the celebrations of this glorious occasion, the Bank’s Head Office was illuminated with a dazzling display of coloured lights, forming a radiant artistic scene that reflects national pride and commemorates the rich legacy of the nation. The spaces of the Bank’s branches distributed all over the Sultanate were adorned with the vibrant colors of the Omani flag. These visual expressions offer visitors a deeply moving experience filled with a sense of patriotism and heartfelt loyalty.

Bank Muscat takes great pride in its pioneering roles in actively contributing to the nation’s economic and social development and supporting key sectors that drive sustainable national growth. The Bank’s role goes beyond providing banking services to include tangible and effective contributions to promote financial inclusion, social responsibility, and the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). In addition, the Bank provides financing for major national projects across a wide range of sectors. Reinforcing its leadership in the industry, Bank Muscat continues to expand strategically, operating more than 190 branches and service centers, including Meethaq Islamic Banking branches, across the Sultanate. The Bank also operates around 900 digital banking service devices, including ATMs, cash deposit machines, and self-service kiosks, while continuously expanding in its digital solutions.

Amidst the national celebrations of this glorious occasion, Bank Muscat proudly reaffirms its role in the field of human capital development. The Bank remains committed to providing an ideal work environment that empowers Omani talents and equips them for a promising future in modern banking, as anchored in its strategy to invest in national human resources. Bank Muscat prioritizes Omani human resources for recruitment and offers diverse training and professional development opportunities across all areas of banking. Today, the Bank employs over 4,500 staff members with Omanis representing approximately 92.25% of the total workforce. Notably, the Omanization rate in the Bank’s branches has reached 100%, demonstrating strong confidence in national talent managing operations across the Sultanate.

Since its establishment in 1982, Bank Muscat has remained firmly committed to its role as a reliable financial partner in Oman’s comprehensive development journey. The Bank has played a vital role in supporting various economic sectors, with special focus on empowering SMEs through innovative and flexible financial solutions that have helped launch and grow promising national ventures. It has also contributed significantly to key sectors such as education, energy, infrastructure, as well as numerous community and development initiatives. These contributions reflect the Bank’s holistic vision to achieve sustainable growth and reinforce its position as a national banking institution that supports the country’s progress and prosperity.

In recognition of its leading position in the banking sector and its outstanding contributions to national development, Bank Muscat has received numerous local, regional, and international awards. These include Best Bank in Oman from Global Finance, Best Bank for SMEs in Oman from MEED, and Best Bank in Sustainable Development from Finance Derivative. The Bank was also listed amongst Forbes’ Top 30 Companies in the Middle East. In the field of human resources, the Bank was recently recognized with the Company of the Year for Human Resources Empowerment Award from Muscat Media Group and received the Best Place to Work Award. Bank Muscat reaffirms its commitment to remaining at the forefront of Oman’s national journey. The Bank continues to move forward with excellence and determination, carrying the torch of hope to lead the Sultanate’s financial sector with authentic national spirit, steadfast values, and unwavering dedication to progress and service excellence.