As part of its commitment to enhancing its role in social responsibility and community service, Meethaq Islamic Banking from Bank Muscat is launching an initiative focused on supporting pilgrims and facilitating their experience during their journey to perform Hajj. This initiative is a testament to Meethaq’s dedication to strengthening its community engagement across various religious, national and social occasions.
From May 25 to June 4, 2025, Meethaq will deploy dedicated teams at Muscat International Airport and the Al-Rub’ Al-Khali Boarder with Saudi Arabia in Ibri, Al Dhahirah Governorate, in partnership with Ibri Charity. These teams will distribute gifts to the pilgrims, including a specially designed Hajj bag with essential supplies that will support them throughout their journey. In addition, the teams will assist pilgrims by providing information about available benefits and addressing any inquiries about Meethaq’s services, ensuring a smooth and supportive journey.
Ali Ahmed Al Lawati, Assistant General Manager – Meethaq Islamic Banking, said: “We are delighted to celebrate this important religious occasion with our valued customers. This initiative offers an opportunity to enhance our services and support pilgrims with financial facilities. Our presence at Muscat International Airport and Al-Rub’ Al-Khali Boarder reaffirms our commitment to customer care and providing a comfortable experience. We also extend our sincere gratitude to Ibri Charity and other partners for their continuous support and efforts.
During the Hajj season, Meethaq is offering tailored banking services for pilgrims. The services include Travel Finance at a competitive profit rate and a wide range of credit card benefits. These perks include travel assistance, exclusive airport lounge access, cashback rewards and much more, ensuring a seamless and rewarding experience for customers.
Meethaq’s comprehensive Travel Finance solution features 100% financing, easy installment plans, competitive pricing, minimal charges, and partnership with top travel operators across the Sultanate. Pensioners can also avail Travel Finance by assigning their pension to Meethaq. Notably, The Travel Finance offering operates under the principle of service ijarah.
Meethaq Islamic Banking also offers a wide range of credit cards designed to meet the diverse needs of customers. These include the Meethaq Lulu Credit Card, Visa Platinum Credit Card, Visa Gold Credit Card and Hafawa Visa Signature Credit Card. Customers can enjoy exclusive benefits such as lounge airport access, cashback rewards and the convenience of the Easy Payment Plan. Additional features include free issuance of supplementary cards for family members, secure online shopping and global acceptance, providing access to a worldwide of offers and privileges. Furthermore, Meethaq has provided a package of banking facilities for companies and contractors involved in Hajj and Umrah campaigns, accredited by the Ministry of Endowment and Religious Affairs. This initiative aims to support their working capital needs and facilitates the purchase of buses.
Meethaq is a pioneer in offering innovative digital banking products and services, aligned with global best practices in Islamic banking and finance. Customers can easily track their transactions through Meethaq’s robust Internet Banking and Mobile Banking platforms. Meethaq continues to focus on the development of new products and delivering cutting-edge services to meet evolving customer needs.
Meethaq upholds the highest standards of professionalism and adheres strictly to Shari’a principles. Every Meethaq product goes through the process of Shari’a-compliance certification by the Shari’a Supervisory Board and is developed in line with the guidelines of the Central Bank of Oman. For more information about Meethaq, please visit: https://www.meethaq.om/en/Pages/default.aspx or call 24656666.
In recognition of its leadership in Islamic banking sector in Oman, Meethaq Islamic Banking has received numerous awards, including the Best Islamic Investment Bank in Oman 2025 from Islamic Finance News (IFN), the Best Islamic Retail Bank in Oman from Gazet International, and the Best Islamic Digital Bank from Finance Derivative Awards 2025.
