Non-Oil GDP Share: 70.5% ▲ +9.5pp vs 2017 | QS Ranking — SQU: #334 ▲ ↑28 places | Fiscal Balance: +2.8% GDP ▲ 3rd surplus year | CPI Rank: 50th ▲ +20 places | Global Innovation Index: 69th ▲ +10 vs 2022 | Green H₂ Pipeline: $30B+ ▲ 2 new deals 2025 | Gross Public Debt: ~35% GDP ▲ ↓ from 44% | Digitalised Procedures: 2,680 ▲ of 2,869 target | Non-Oil GDP Share: 70.5% ▲ +9.5pp vs 2017 | QS Ranking — SQU: #334 ▲ ↑28 places | Fiscal Balance: +2.8% GDP ▲ 3rd surplus year | CPI Rank: 50th ▲ +20 places | Global Innovation Index: 69th ▲ +10 vs 2022 | Green H₂ Pipeline: $30B+ ▲ 2 new deals 2025 | Gross Public Debt: ~35% GDP ▲ ↓ from 44% | Digitalised Procedures: 2,680 ▲ of 2,869 target |

Banking

Bank Muscat

Bank Muscat is Oman's largest bank by assets, market capitalisation, and branch network — the flagship financial institution of the Omani economy, with strong government shareholding (OIA/SGRF) and a leading role in Vision 2040 infrastructure and project finance.

Feb 21, 2026

Banking Regulation — Oman

Oman's banking sector is regulated by the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) under the Banking Law (Royal Decree 114/2000). The CBO supervises capital adequacy (Basel III), liquidity, Islamic banking, and fintech — maintaining a stable, well-capitalised banking system.

Feb 21, 2026

Central Bank of Oman (CBO)

The Central Bank of Oman maintains the OMR-USD peg at 0.3845, manages monetary policy, supervises the banking sector, and implements financial sector reforms aligned with Vision 2040's financial deepening objectives.

Feb 21, 2026

Oman Banking FAQ

Frequently asked questions about banking in Oman covering account opening services and Islamic banking

Feb 21, 2025

Oman Banking Institutions Guide

Guide to Oman banking institutions covering commercial banks Islamic banks and development finance

Feb 21, 2025

Oman Banking Sector Overview | Oman Guide

Overview of Oman banking sector covering conventional banks, Islamic banks, and Central Bank regulation.

Feb 21, 2025

What is Islamic Banking? | Oman Explained

Understand Islamic banking principles and how they operate within Oman financial system.

Feb 21, 2025
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