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Times of Oman
13-07-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Bank Muscat Hosts Annual Leadership Forum to Celebrate Employee Achievements and Continuous Innovation
Bank Muscat, the leading financial services provider in the Sultanate of Oman, organised the Leadership Forum 2025 at St. Regis Al Mouj, which was attended by members of the Executive Management, including heads of branches and regional managers from both Bank Muscat and Meethaq Islamic Banking. The forum emphasized the importance of customer experience and state-of-the-art banking services while highlighting the need to adapt to developments that strengthen the Bank's role in economic and social spheres. The annual meeting serves as a platform for management and employees to maintain the Bank's leadership position. The Forum also hosted a ceremony honouring branches, Head Office and regional teams recognised in the second edition of the CEO's Excellence Awards, celebrating top-performing teams in various business and operational activities. These awards recognise the best-performing teams in the Bank and promote development opportunities among employees. They enhance business performance, foster creativity in services and products, and support the Bank's digital transformation plans. This initiative positions Bank Muscat as a leader in the sector, with skilled personnel driving industry growth and building community trust. On this occasion, a number of employees expressed their happiness to be awarded in the CEO's Excellence Awards. AbdulAmir Haji Khair Al Balushi, Branch Manager, Ruwi, said: 'At our branch, everyday provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our customers' experiences. The trust they place in us not only inspires our team to innovate but also drives us to continuously enhance our services. We are dedicated to creating a memorable experience that truly reflect our commitment to their needs and aspirations, reflecting on the Bank's vision 'To serve you better, every day'.' On the same spirit, Ahlam Ahmed Al Ghaithi, Branch Manager, Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos, said: 'This initiative is a prefect venue to meet with colleagues from all branches and departments of the Bank. I feel immense pride to work with a team that prioritizes our customers' needs above all else. Their loyalty and support motivate us to strive for excellence in everything we do. It's incredibly rewarding to see how these collective efforts not only strengthen our relationship with customers, but also foster a culture for continuous improvement within our department.' The forum featured various interactive activities, including traditional folk-art performances by employees from Musandam and Al Buraimi. Bank Muscat places a high priority on continuously improving employee satisfaction and uplifting workforce morale by actively acknowledging and addressing employees' feedback, thus maintaining a professional work environment. The Bank takes pride in its employees who work across the various departments and branches. Considering their pivotal role, the Bank is keen to provide various training and learning opportunities to help them enhance their performance and achieve their goals. The Bank has consistently won a number of international and local awards and accolades in recognition of its leadership position in Oman. Amongst these recognitions, the Bank has been listed among Forbes' Top Companies in the Middle East and won multiple prestigious awards such as the Best Bank in Oman Award from Euromoney, the Excellence in Customer-Centric Financial Services Award as well as the Best Bank Award at the Large Banks Segment from Oman Economic Review (OER) and Best Places to Work Award from a prestigious institution.
Times of Oman
14-04-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Meethaq Islamic Banking strengthens presence at the first Hajj and Umrah Exhibition
Muscat: Meethaq Islamic Banking from Bank Muscat, proudly participates in the first Hajj and Umrah Exhibition, organized by the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs. The event takes place from April 13 to 15, 2025, at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Center (OCEC). At this significant event, Meethaq showcases a wide range of services tailored for pilgrims and Umrah travellers, all compliant with Islamic Sharia principles. Offerings include Islamic finance solutions, insurance products, card services, payment options, and savings plans, among others. Attendees have the opportunity to learn about Meethaq's Hajj packages, which meet the unique needs of pilgrims while adhering to Islamic guidelines. The Hajj and Umrah Exhibition serves as the largest platform uniting service providers from the Hajj and Umrah sectors within the Sultanate of Oman and abroad. It highlights the diverse roles and services available to pilgrims through training workshops, awareness lectures, and various accompanying events. The exhibition aims to strengthen partnerships among all stakeholders in the Hajj and Umrah sectors, foster healthy competition among service providers and enrich the knowledge base across historical, cultural, and religious dimensions. On this occasion, Ali Ahmed Al Lawati, Assistant General Manager of Meethaq Islamic Banking, expresses enthusiasm about participating in this premier gathering of Hajj service providers in Oman. He emphasised that Meethaq's commitment to promoting Islamic banking and its contributions to the field of Islamic finance. Al Lawati invites attendees to visit the Meethaq Pavilion to explore this unique exhibition, which aims to open new horizons in service provision for Hajj and Umrah. Visitors also have the opportunity to interact with the Meethaq team and gain insights into the services offered, including modern digital payment solutions that enhance customer experiences and streamline transactions. Meethaq boasts the largest branch network in the Islamic banking sector within the Sultanate, comprising 32 branches and 20 Hafawa centres strategically located across various governorates. In addition, Meethaq customers benefit from access to over 50 cash withdrawal and deposit machines, along with approximately 900 ATMs and CDMs operated by Bank Muscat, ensuring convenient access to Sharia-compliant banking services. As a testament to its pioneering role in delivering exceptional Sharia-compliant banking solutions, Meethaq has received numerous accolades over the years, including the Islamic Banking Sector Leadership Award for 2024 from Global Islamic Finance, the Best Islamic Bank in the Sultanate from Euromoney, and the Best Islamic Investment Bank from Islamic Finance News.
