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Oman banking sector evolves with reform and digital drive

Banking continues to be a key pillar of Oman’s financial sector, responsible for the majority of credit for individuals and institutions – both government-owned enterprises and the private sector. Recent years have seen credit and deposit expansion, with these growing along with banking services and the overall economy. The sector faces the challenges of enabling continued bottom-line growth while…

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Tariq Sulaiman Al Farsi, CEO, National Finance

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Financial Services and Banking in Oman 2025

Banking continues to be a key pillar of Oman’s financial sector, responsible for the majority of credit for individuals and institutions – both government-owned enterprises and the private sector. Recent years have seen credit and deposit expansion, with these growing along with banking services and the overall economy. The sector faces the challenges of enabling continued bottom-line growth while…