In recognition of its leadership in delivering innovative digital solutions that enhance business operations for its customers, Bank Muscat, the leading financial services provider in the Sultanate of Oman, has been honoured as the Gold Winner in Corporate Banking Innovation by Infosys Finacle. This accolade acknowledges the Bank’s excellence in implementing Soft Token Authentication, Unified File Format, and Automated Balance Confirmation.
On this occasion, Mohammed Saud Al Naamani, Deputy General Manager of Business Applications at Bank Muscat, expressed his delight at receiving this prestigious award. He highlighted the Bank’s ongoing commitment to developing and modernizing its internal operations to adapt to the rapidly changing business landscape. Al Naamani emphasized the importance of providing digital solutions that enable corporate customers to execute their financial transactions efficiently and securely. He stated, “We are dedicated to adopting the latest technologies to deliver the best possible services. We sincerely thank our customers for their unwavering trust in Bank Muscat and the innovative products and services we offer.”
The Soft Token Authentication for corporate customers available through the mobile application significantly enhances user experience, offering clear instructions and streamlined steps. Also, Unified File Format for companies facilitates automatic account balance verification, ensuring seamless information exchange between organizations across various billing transactions and reports. This innovation not only reduces errors but also simplifies tracking and auditing processes. The Automated Balance Confirmation enhances financial accuracy and expedites settlement transactions between companies, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. This includes the ability to confirm financial statements across multiple accounts and branches simultaneously, with immediate access to updated data.
Information technology plays a central role in enhancing the security of various banking practices and operations of Bank Muscat. By adopting the latest technological solutions and applications, the Bank is committed to delivering high-quality digital services, considering the importance of technology in advancing security systems and safeguarding the confidentiality of information against potential threats. Bank Muscat invests significant amounts in modern systems, applications, and technological solutions to enhance operational efficiency and provide a secure environment for customers. Also, the Bank has established a dedicated unit for technological innovation (Tech Innovation), aimed at continuously exploring options to enhance digital services and employing advanced systems for detecting cybersecurity threats, thus, significantly bolstering security measures. The Bank will uphold its commitment to investing in technology and modern systems to provide the highest levels of security and the most advanced technological solutions.
Bank Muscat’s excellence in corporate banking continues to garner recognition at local, regional, and international levels. The Bank has received several distinguished awards, including the Best Bank for Digital Solutions at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards, the Best Digital Bank Award at the Euromoney Excellence Awards 2025, the Best Corporate Banking Services in Oman from World Business Outlook, and the Excellence in Corporate Banking Award from International Business Magazine.