Sohar International weighs China or Hong Kong Finance

Sohar International weighs China or Hong Kong

MUSCAT, AUG 29 Leading Omani banking institution, Sohar International Bank SAOG, has announced that it is exploring the opening of a representative office in either Hong Kong or the People’s Republic of China, in a move aimed at deepening access to Asia’s trade and capital flows. The plan is at an early stage and remains […]

Sohar International gets initial nod for HK representative office Finance

Sohar International gets initial nod for HK representative office

  Muscat: Sohar International said it has received the Central Bank of Oman’s initial approval to open a representative office in Hong Kong (HK), as the bank pushes to strengthen links with Asian markets and support clients with cross-border interests. The bank said the approval was granted on December 25, 2025, noting that the move […]

Sayyid Theyazin chairman of International Financial Centre of Oman National

Sayyid Theyazin chairman of International Financial Centre of Oman

MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued a Royal Order appointing the members of the Board of Directors of the International Financial Centre of Oman (IFCO), a pivotal step in the Centre’s establishment that reflects His Majesty’s commitment to enhancing the Sultanate of Oman’s position on the global financial map. The Board shall […]

Thawani Pay, Network International sign partnership Finance

Thawani Pay, Network International sign partnership

Muscat – Thawani Technologies LLC (Thawani Pay), an Omani fintech and the first non-bank payment service provider licensed by the Central Bank of Oman and Network International (Network), on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership to accelerate digital payment innovation and expand credit card capabilities in the Sultanate of Oman. This partnership builds on Thawani Pay’s continued […]