Meethaq Islamic Banking held a “Back to School” event at Oman Mall, engaging children with educational activities and games while showcasing its wide range of Sharia-compliant financial solutions.
BankDhofar wins “Best Customer-Centric Banking Brand – Oman 2025” at Global Brand Awards, reaffirming its leadership in innovation, service excellence, and customer-focused banking.
Bank Muscat strengthens its digital transformation journey by offering over 100 secure, 24/7 Internet and Mobile Banking services, bringing convenient and customer-centric banking closer than ever.
The Omani banking sector recorded total deposits of around RO 33 billion by the end of June 2025.
Conventional commercial banks in Oman reported steady growth between June 2024 and June 2025, with credit balances, investments, and deposits all recording increases.
The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) closed last week on a positive note, with its main index rising 30 points to 4,960, marking its ninth consecutive week of gains despite declines across sectoral indices.
Abraj Energy Services secures a five-year, OMR 85m rig contract extension with Occidental Oman, reinforcing its role in the Sultanate’s energy sector.
Global oil prices held steady, breaking a two-week losing streak as traders reacted to fading hopes of a swift resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and signs of stronger demand in the U.S. market.
Global oil prices ticked up after U.S. government data revealed a larger-than-expected drop in crude and fuel stockpiles.
Oman Housing Bank (OHB) has announced that the total value of housing finance provided in Dhofar Governorate has exceeded OMR 151 million, with 7,620 loans distributed since the branch’s establishment.
Oman’s inflation rose by 0.8% in July 2025 year-on-year, driven mainly by higher prices in miscellaneous goods, transport, and hospitality, despite declines in food and recreation costs.
The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) closed higher today, with the 30 index gaining 21.1 points, even as trading value dipped sharply compared to the previous session.
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