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Khalid Jamal Al Kayed, CEO, Bank Nizwa
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Hussain Al Lawati, CEO, Development Bank
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Faisal Al Farsi, CEO, Social Protection Fund
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On fostering greater inclusion in social insurance systems
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Mahmood Al Aweini, Secretary-General, Ministry of Finance (MoF)

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Abdulaziz Al Balushi, Group CEO, Ominvest
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On boosting investor confidence and meeting international standards
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Khalid Al Balushi, CEO, TANMIA
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On increased demand for sustainability and diversity in financial products

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On diversifying the national economy and utilising frontier technologies
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Financial services programmes deepen securities in Oman
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In addition to its banking sector, Oman’s financial services industry includes a growing insurance sector and rapidly developing capital markets. In 2024 the insurance sector maintained its growth trajectory...
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Sheikh Waleed Khamis Al Hashar, CEO, Bank Muscat
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Global tourism reaches pre-pandemic levels
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Oman's economy supports sustainable development
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Financial services programmes deepen securities in Oman
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Oman diversifies its economy through sustainable development
Global tourism reaches pre-pandemic levels
 

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Sharjah focusing on culture and sustainability to drive tourism

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Driving innovation and sustainability in Qatar's banking sector
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The Report: Qatar 2025
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Sultanate of Oman’s finance and leasing sector fuelling economic diversification

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On how infrastructure development and digitalisation are helping to drive industry expansion

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On building a regulatory framework and consumer awareness to support growth

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On catering to local and global audiences with new technologies and safety measures

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On learning from supply chain challenges and the development of other segments

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On the trends shaping the Kingdom’s real estate market

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On developments in Saudi Arabia’s catering industry

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On innovative approaches in water conservation and reuse

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