Oman Launches RO 80 Million Five-Year GDBs: Strategic Opportunities for Investors and Entrepreneurs
MUSCAT: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO), representing the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the Ministry of Finance, has announced the launch of the 77th issue of Government Development Bonds (GDBs), valued at RO 80 million, with the potential to increase by up to RO 20 million.
These bonds have a maturity period of five years and offer a base annual interest rate of 4.1 percent. The subscription period opened today, running until October 27, 2025, after which a competitive auction will take place on October 28, 2025. The bonds will be issued and settled on October 30, 2025, with interest payments scheduled semi-annually on April 30 and October 30, continuing until maturity on October 30, 2030.
This offering is available to all investors, domestically and internationally, regardless of nationality, through a competitive bidding process. Bids must be made via commercial banks operating in Oman during the subscription period. Non-banking institutions and individual investors can apply for a minimum of RO 1 million, pending approval from their respective commercial banks.
Interested investors must obtain an Investor Number from the Muscat Clearing and Depository Company (MCD) through its website (www.mcd.om) or the Oman Shares app, at least one day prior to submitting their applications.
Prospectuses and subscription forms can be accessed via the CBO’s website (www.cbo.gov.om), the Ministry of Finance’s website (www.mof.gov.om), or through their official social media channels.
These bonds are fully guaranteed by the Government of Oman and can be used as collateral for loans from licensed local banks. They will also be tradable on the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) at market prices, with all allocations and ownership details recorded in the MCD’s bond registry. — ONA
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The launch of RO 80 million in Government Development Bonds presents strategic opportunities for both local and international investors, particularly with a competitive bidding process that encourages wider participation. Businesses should consider leveraging these bonds as a stable financing option, recognizing that the backing by the Government of Oman significantly reduces risk. Smart investors should act quickly, as the bonds not only offer attractive interest rates but also enhance liquidity through tradability on the Muscat Stock Exchange, creating potential for capital gains.
