Meethaq widens network with new branch at Al Khoudh

02/10/2014 01:16 AST

Widening its network in the Sultanate, Meethaq, the pioneer of Islamic banking in Oman from Bank Muscat, opened a state-of-the-art branch in Al Khoudh on Tuesday (September 30 2014). Sayyid Sulaiman bin Hamoud al Busaidi, Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Ministers, presided as guest of honour at the ceremony attended by dignitaries and senior bank officials.

Sayyid Sulaiman congratulated Meethaq for extending the branch network to all parts of Oman and setting a benchmark for Islamic banking operations in the country.

Sayyid Sulaiman said: “The banking sector in Oman is witnessing the consolidation of Islamic banking and the state-of-the-art branch network reflects Meethaq’s focus to redefine Islamic banking operations in Oman. With unique products and services, Meethaq Islamic banking will benefit citizens and complement the economy.”

Sulaiman al Harthy, Group General Manager — Islamic Banking, said: “Meethaq is proud to open the new branch in Al Khoudh as part of its focus to expand branch operations across the Sultanate and thereby offer world-class Islamic banking experience to customers. The new branch is designed to create a unique ambience and banking environment in line with the Meethaq brand values of true Partnership, Transparency and Trust. Meethaq plans to expand the branch network as well as launch new products and services to complement the unique Islamic banking experience.”

Meethaq strives to fulfil the needs of customers with innovative Sharia based products and the extension of the branch network is yet another proof of its commitment and dedication to meet customer expectations for Islamic banking. Meethaq is well positioned to provide Islamic financial expertise to diverse segments and thereby promote the good of society as a whole. Meethaq plans to open branches in all major cities and towns across Oman. Bank Muscat is the first commercial bank in Oman to obtain CBO approval and launch Islamic banking window operations.

The bank has invested in staff, systems and controls to ensure the service is delivered in a professional, segregated and fully Sharia compliant manner.

Meethaq offers a full suite of Islamic banking products. The Sharia compliant products and services include savings account, current account, home finance, auto finance, credit card and mobile banking.

Oman Daily Observer