Oman Arab Bank

Oman Arab Bank is a commercial bank in Oman, established in 1984. It is jointly owned by Arab Bank plc (49%), Oman International Development and Investment Company SAOG (31.63%) and other individual or corporate shareholders (19.37%).[3]

History

Oman Arab Bank was established in 1984.

In 2014, the bank launched its digital transformation strategy, enhancing its banking channels and services by employing the state-of-the-art technologies, promoting a culture of innovation and talent management, as well as providing added-value services through strategic partnerships.[4] The CEO Abdul Qader Ahmed Askalan resigned in 2013.[5]

Oman Arab Bank has acquired 100% of Alizz Islamic Bank in June 2020 and merged its Al Yusr Islamic Banking window with Alizz Islamic Bank.[6]

On July 6, 2020, Oman Arab Bank was transformed from a closed to a public joint stock company, with its shares listed on the Muscat Securities Market (MSM).[7]

Activities

Oman Arab Bank operates in the retail banking, corporate banking, project finance, investment banking, trade finance and Islamic banking sector.

See also

References

  1. Chairman Message Oman Arab Bank^
  2. Chairman Message Oman Arab Bank^
  3. About OAB Oman Arab Bank^
  4. Oman Arab Bank Launches Step to the Future 2.0 BusinessLiveME, 2019-10-11, retrieved 2020-08-12^
  5. Resignation of the CEO of Oman Arab Bank www.ominvest.net, retrieved 2023-02-03^
  6. Oman Arab Bank acquires Alizz Islamic Bank The Arabian Stories, 2020-04-21, retrieved 2020-08-12^
  7. Oman Arab Bank lists shares on MSM Oman Observer, 2020-07-06, retrieved 2020-08-12^