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03/01/2016 07:58 AST
Meethaq, the pioneer of Islamic banking in Oman from Bank Muscat, took yet another major stride in supporting the Sultanate’s economic development as Oman’s first and only Sharia-based aircraft finance was extended to the national carrier Oman Air for acquiring its second Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Sulaiman Al Harthy, deputy chief executive officer (Islamic Banking), said: “Meethaq congratulates Oman Air on the arrival of its second Boeing 787 Dreamliner and is proud to successfully close the long-term financing facility. The closure of this complex transaction in terms of its Sharia structure, legal documentation and accounting structure indicates that Meethaq is well placed to undertake large-scale complex transactions. This is a significant milestone in the long-standing relationship between Meethaq and Oman Air. Meethaq is grateful to the Government of Oman and the management of Oman Air for the confidence reposed in the bank.”
“The successful closure of the financing facility for the national carrier is a stepping stone for Meethaq to diversify its assets mix. Meethaq is focused on playing a prominent supportive role in projects that are of national importance and the association with Oman Air will further strengthen this approach,” he said.
“The financing agreement with Oman Air based on diminishing Musharakah affirms the availability of viable Sharia-compliant solutions to cater to the banking and financing requirements of big projects in the Sultanate. Meethaq has in its portfolio all sectors, including tourism, agriculture, airline, shipping, manufacturing, commercial real estate, hospitals and education,” Al Harthy added.
In about three years of operations, Meethaq, the pioneer of Islamic banking in Oman from Bank Muscat, has attained the leading position in Islamic banking industry in the Sultanate in terms of financing receivables, branch network, products and services, IT infrastructure development and human resources. The bank is playing a key role in financing projects of national significance, thereby contributing to the growth and development of the economy.
“Meethaq Islamic bank is contributing significantly to the growth and development of the Omani banking sector and we are witnessing an upswing in Islamic finance and investment compatible with the provisions of Sharia laws. We see a growing interest among retail and corporate clients to take advantage of the new opportunities offered by Islamic banking and finance,” noted Al Harthy.
As the leading Islamic financial services provider in the Sultanate, Meethaq has many achievements relating to financing major projects in various fields, thereby contributing to the growth and development of the Sultanate’s economy. The notable finance facilities offered by Meethaq include the refinancing facility of OMR78 million signed with Oman Shipping Company for its three very large crude carriers (VLCCs).
Meethaq has adopted the best practices in Islamic banking and finance worldwide to combine a robust model which protects customers and complements the Islamic banking industry. Every Meethaq product goes through the process of Sharia-compliance certification by the Sharia Supervisory Board and is created in line with the guidelines of the Central Bank of Oman.
The Meethaq branch network has touched 13 since inception of operations in 2013. The bank also recently launched Hafawa Priority Banking service for high saving Meethaq customers. Presently, the Hafawa network includes eight centres in Meethaq branches in Qurm, Al Khoud, Seeb, Saham, Ibra, Nizwa, Buraimi and Salalah.
Meethaq stands out for its independent Sharia Supervisory Board, separate capital allocation from shareholders’ money, unique risk management tools, complete fund segregation, separate books of account, Sharia-based core banking system, stand-alone Islamic banking branches and proper profit distribution mec
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