Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 9th June 2026 — His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, has issued a Royal Order appointing the members of the Board of Directors of the International Financial Centre of Oman. This appointment represents a pivotal step in the establishment of the Centre and reflects His Majesty commitment in enhancing the Sultanate of Oman position on the global financial map.
The Board of Directors of the International Financial Centre of Oman is chaired by His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs.
The Board’s membership comprises of a distinguished group of senior leaders and experts from the government, financial, regulatory, and international sectors, namely: His Excellency Sultan bin Salim Al Habsi, Minister of Finance, as Deputy Chairman; His Excellency Abdulsalam bin Mohammed Al Murshidi, President of the Oman Investment Authority, as a Board Member; His Excellency Ahmed bin Jaafer Al Musalmi, Governor of the Central Bank of Oman, as a Board Member; His Excellency Mahmood bin Abdullah Al Aweini, as a Board Member; His Excellency Mulham bin Basheer Al Jarf, as a Board Member; and an independent international expert.
His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, stated:
“The Royal confidence placed by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, may Allah protect him, in appointing the Board of IFC Oman, reflects the importance of this strategic national project as a cornerstone of Oman Vision 2040 and contribute to establishing a diversified, competitive economy that is open to global opportunities,
His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said added, the Centre aspires to become a leading international financial destination for companies and investors — a trusted, innovative hub for business and investment that creates sustainable value for the national economy, it will leverage Oman’s unique competitive advantages to enhance value for investors and operating companies, and help cement Oman’s position as an attractive investment and business destination regionally and internationally.”
His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said added, the Centre aspires to become a leading international financial destination for companies and investors — a trusted, innovative hub for business and investment that creates sustainable value for the national economy, it will leverage Oman’s unique competitive advantages to enhance value for investors and operating companies, and help cement Oman’s position as an attractive investment and business destination regionally and internationally.”
His Excellency Sultan bin Salim Al Habsi, Minister of Finance and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors, said that the Centre represents an integrated strategic national project that bridges long-term national vision with global standards of institutional integrity. Through sound governance and trusted regulation, the Centre will send clear signals of confidence to global investors and strengthen the Sultanate of Oman's position as a trusted destination for capital.
The Board of Directors will oversee the completion of the legislative, regulatory, and operational frameworks and provide strategic direction to achieve the Centre’s objectives. It will establish governance system based on integrity, transparency, and accountability, reinforcing international confidence in the Centre and paving the way for the initial commencement of its activities, in a phased manner, by the end of 2026.
For more information about the Centre, please visit the website www.ifcoman.om or contact us via email at info@ifcoman.om.