Meethaq Islamic Banking from Bank Muscat has been awarded the “Best Islamic Digital Bank 2025” by Global Finance, in a new testimony to its leading position and excellence in delivering innovative Shariah-compliant digital banking solutions in the Sultanate of Oman.
This prestigious global recognition reflects the scale of Meethaq’s investments in advanced technologies, digital transformation, and the development of modern banking platforms focused on user-friendliness, enhanced security, and operational efficiency. It also highlights the success achieved in expanding its digital ecosystem, including enhancements to electronic channels, digital financing journeys, intelligent customer service tools, and the integration of secure digital payment options.
On this occasion, Ali Ahmed al Lawati, Assistant General Manager, Meethaq Corporate Banking, said: “We are proud to receive this recognition from Global Finance, which reflects our commitment to delivering world-class Islamic banking experiences and providing financial solutions that meet the evolving needs of individuals and corporate customers. We will continue investing in our digital capabilities to address growing customer expectations while maintaining the highest standards of innovation, compliance, and operational excellence. We sincerely value the trust our customers place in our banking products and services.”
Meethaq Islamic Banking continues to play a vital role in supporting Oman’s digital transformation journey in line with Oman Vision 2040, by delivering innovative solutions that empower individuals, institutions, and the wider community through accessible and trusted Islamic financial services.
Over the past period, Meethaq has upgraded its core banking systems to better serve retail and corporate customers, further strengthening its digital services through fully integrated mobile and online banking platforms to offer a seamless and secure banking experience. Among the products and services offered to individual customers are savings accounts, current accounts, children’s savings accounts, Meethaq Savings Plan, and a wide range of financing solutions including personal finance, auto finance, home finance, travel finance, education finance, marriage finance, and personal purchase finance.
For corporate and SME customers, Meethaq provides a comprehensive suite of banking solutions, including current accounts, project financing solutions, short- and long-term facilities, in addition to trade finance solutions such as Ijarah and large-scale project financing.
Reaffirming its leadership in the Islamic banking sector, Meethaq has received numerous regional and international awards in recent years in recognition of its banking services and financing solutions. These include Oman’s Best Islamic Bank award under the Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards, Best Sharia-Based Islamic Bank in Oman 2025 award from International Business Magazine, Most Trusted Brand in Islamic Banking award from Apex Media, and Best Digital Application in Islamic Banking Award within the Islamic Banking Conference “Themar” from The Arabian Stories.

