In line with its leading role in promoting Islamic financial awareness and reinforcing the values of social solidarity, Meethaq Islamic Banking from Bank Muscat continues its strategic partnership with the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs (MoERA) to support the national Zakat campaign. Through this collaboration, Meethaq facilitates the collection of Zakat contributions by offering innovative and secure digital payment solutions that enable individuals to fulfil their religious obligations with ease and confidence.
As part of its commitment to advancing digital transformation and financial inclusion, Meethaq allows customers to pay Zakat directly through its’ mobile banking application, with funds transferred seamlessly to the Ministry’s designated Zakat account. The application enables customers to calculate and pay Zakat on various assets, including cash, gold, silver, trade goods, corps, and livestock. The service is also available through Internet Banking, ensuring accessibility anytime and anywhere while maintaining the highest standards of security and reliability. Customers may use the Ministry’s general Zakat account (0611006600660016) during the Holy Month of Ramadhan and throughout the year.
Commenting on the initiative, Ali Ahmed al Lawati, Assistant General Manager, Meethaq Corporate Banking, stated: “We are proud to continue our partnership with the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs, through which we aim to strengthen social solidarity and support eligible beneficiaries of Zakat. At Meethaq, we recognize our responsibility in enabling the community to fulfil this important religious duty through secure and dependable banking channels. With the ongoing digital advancement of the banking sector, official electronic platforms have become the safest and most reliable option for zakat payments. We encourage customers to utilize these channels to ensure accurate and timely transfers while maximizing the social impact of this vital pillar of Islam. We remain committed to delivering innovative banking solutions that make fulfilling religious obligations simple, secure, and efficient.”
Meethaq Islamic Banking offers a comprehensive suite of Shariah-compliant products and services catering to individuals, institutions, and corporates. With a network of 32 branches across the Sultanate, Meethaq continues to earn the trust of customers and institutions alike through its strong market presence and customer focused approach.
Further reinforcing its leadership position, Meethaq has received numerous local, regional, and international accolades, including Best Islamic Digital Bank in Oman from Finance Derivatives Awards 2025, Leadership Award at the Global Islamic Finance Awards 2025, Best Shariah-Compliant Banking Solutions 2025 at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards and the Pioneer in Digital Islamic Banking for 2025 at OER Live DX Oman.
