Oman Launches RO 75 Million Development Bonds: Key Investment Opportunity for Business Growth
MUSCAT: The Central Bank of Oman (CBO), representing the Ministry of Finance, has announced the issuance of Government Development Bonds, Issue No. 76, valued at RO 75 million, with an option to increase by an additional RO 15 million. These bonds have a five-year maturity and offer a 4.35% annual coupon rate.
The bidding period commenced on August 13, 2025, and will close on August 19, 2025, followed by a competitive auction on August 20. Settlement is scheduled for August 24, with interest payments made semi-annually on February 24 and August 24 until maturity on August 24, 2030.
This bond issuance is open to all investors, both domestic and international, exclusively through competitive bidding. Applications must be submitted via commercial banks. Non-banking institutions and individuals can participate directly, provided their subscription amounts to RO 1 million or more, subject to bank approval.
Interested investors are required to obtain an investor number from the Muscat Clearing and Depository Company’s website (www.mcd.om) or the “Oman Shares” app at least one day before applying. Prospectuses and subscription forms are accessible on the websites and social media channels of the CBO and Ministry of Finance.
The bonds are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Government of Oman, may be used as collateral with licensed banks, and are tradable on the Muscat Stock Exchange at current market prices. All bond allocations will be recorded in the official registry maintained by the Muscat Clearing and Depository Company. — ONA
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The launch of Oman’s Government Development Bonds Issue No. 76 at a 4.35% coupon presents a stable investment avenue backed by the full government guarantee, attracting both local and international investors. For businesses, this signals continued government commitment to infrastructure and development financing, creating opportunities for growth and partnership in public projects. Smart investors and entrepreneurs should consider leveraging these bonds for secure portfolio diversification while monitoring the government’s fiscal trajectory for future market dynamics.
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