Oman

THE COMPANY: The publicly listed Ahlibank is engaged in commercial banking activities in Oman through a network of 19 branches. It was formed in November 2007 when Ahli United Bank (AUB) acquired a 35% stake in Alliance Housing Bank, a specialised mortgage finance provider. AUB acquired the stake by...

THE COMPANY: Al Maha Ceramics (AMC) was set up in 2006 and began commercial production in April 2008, with a manufacturing plant in Sohar Industrial Area spread over 150,000 sq metres. The company has emerged as one of the largest selling ceramic tiles in the years since its inception, due to its...

THE COMPANY: Bank Muscat (BM) is the leading financial services provider in Oman, with a strong presence in corporate, retail, investment and private banking, as well as in asset management. It was founded in 1982 and grew through a series of mergers and acquisitions during the 1990s. Between 2000...

Though insurance was employed in the years preceding 1970, the development of the insurance industry in Oman coincided with the comprehensive sustainable development led by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said. A component of the CMA’s mandate is to protect all market participants, ensuring, in the process, adherence to best standards...