Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) held on Monday, May 5, 2025, the first awareness session of its investment campaign on the Parallel Market for Promising Companies and the Incentive Programme. The event, hosted at the National Bank of Oman headquarters, was held under the patronage of H.E. Mahmood bin Abdullah Al-Aweini, Secretary General of the Ministry of Finance, and attended by officials, investors, and financial specialists. The initiative aims to boost investment awareness and promote financial literacy across all segments of society.
The introductory meetings, scheduled to be held in a number of governorates, are in line with the efforts of the National Programme for Fiscal Sustainability to enhance a culture of investment in Oman, and develop the financial sector as well. This is being done in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, the Financial Services Authority, and Muscat Clearing and Depository Company, as part of Muscat Stock Exchange’s ongoing efforts to raise investment awareness and promote financial literacy across the community.
Through this programme of meetings, the Exchange also aims to reflect the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, which include building an efficient and integrated financial system that supports sustainable growth and provides an attractive investment environment based on transparency and efficiency.
The launch meeting also addressed the “Incentive Programme for the Capital Market Sector”, highlighting the fundamental link between government-led incentives and the dynamics of the financial market.
Several key themes were discussed, most notably the direct and indirect economic impact of the incentive programme in driving investment; the role of Muscat Stock Exchange in converting these financial flows into long-term investment instruments; and enhancing financial inclusion by involving new categories of investors, especially youth and entrepreneurs.
The session witnessed notable engagement from attendees, including university students, representatives of small and medium-sized enterprises, and individuals interested in the fields of economy and investment. Discussions covered topics such as governance mechanisms, the importance of transparency, and the need to empower local investors.
To build on this initiative, MSX will organise a series of meetings in the governorates in cooperation with the branches of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Starting with the inaugural awareness session in Muscat Governorate on 5 May, it will be followed by South Al Batinah on 14 May, North Al Batinah on 19 May, Al Dakhiliyah on 21 May, and South Al Sharqiyah on 22 May. The meetings in Al Dhahirah and Al Buraimi will be held on 26 and 27 May respectively. The session in North Al Sharqiyah will be held on 2 June, followed by Al Wusta on 16 June, and Dhofar on 18 June. The date for the session in Musandam Governorate will be determined at a later time.
These meetings and sessions are an extension of a comprehensive strategy aimed at creating a more attractive investment environment for both local and foreign investors, supporting the government’s efforts to diversify sources of income by developing the financial sector, and preparing a new generation of knowledgeable and experienced investors.
These events are expected to have a direct impact on increasing public engagement with the market, raising participation rates, and enhancing liquidity, in line with the Oman Vision 2040.
