In a remarkable achievement reaffirming its leadership in delivering advisory services and innovative funding solutions tailored to the needs of businesses, Bank Muscat, the leading financial services provider in the Sultanate of Oman, has been honored with the Best Investment Bank in Oman Award for 2025 at the globally reputed Euromoney Excellence Awards. This prestigious accolade underscores Bank Muscat’s reputation as a trusted and pioneering financial services partner contributing to the advancement of the investment banking and capital markets initiatives in the country. The recognition of the Bank came post rigorous evaluation of criteria, mainly relating to the Bank’s demonstrated leadership in executing complex financial advisory and investment banking mandates.
Commenting on the achievement, Khalifa Abdullah Al Hatmi, Deputy General Manager, Investment Banking & Capital Markets at Bank Muscat, said:” We take pride in winning this global recognition, which stands as a testament to the quality and value proposition of the Bank’s investment banking solutions offered to a wide variety of businesses in Oman. Bank Muscat has a distinguished track record of achievements in the investment banking sector in the Sultanate, and has played a vital role in energizing the capital market through the execution of landmark investment banking deals. The Bank is also committed to offering investment banking services that support national economic growth and meet the evolving expectations of customers across various sectors. Bank Muscat, represented through its Investment Banking & Capital Markets Division, has a team of seasoned professionals delivering a comprehensive and diverse range of investment banking services in alignment with the Bank’s strategic vision to be the financial partner of choice for institutional customers within the country and across international markets. The Bank will continue its concerted efforts to create sustainable value for its customers.”
Bank Muscat has played a pivotal role in the local investment banking landscape, having successfully led and managed numerous landmark transactions in recent years, including sukuk and bond issuances, capital raising initiatives, and syndicated financing deals targeting strategic sectors. The Bank is also recognized as the largest asset manager in Oman and a leading asset manager in the GCC region, with an impressive three-decade track record of delivering bespoke asset management solutions across a wide spectrum of asset classes including equities, fixed income, real estate assets in local, regional and international markets. In addition, Bank Muscat is a market leader in financial advisory and fundraising solutions spanning corporate finance, project finance, debt capital markets, debt refinancing, structured financings, quasi-equity financings, private placements, mergers and acquisitions, as well as managing initial public offerings (IPOs) across multiple business sectors.
In recognition of its outstanding track record and leadership in Oman’s financial and banking sector, Bank Muscat has received numerous prestigious local and international awards. These include the “Deal of the Year” Award for its instrumental role in successfully managing the inaugural USS RegS/144A Sukuk Issuance of the Oman Telecommunication Company (Omantel) from the prestigious Islamic Finance News, Best Investment Bank from MEED, and Best Bank for Alternative Investment Solutions from Euromoney, among several others.
