Entries by Sameera Mohamed

OAB employees organize “Souk Al Hemam” to support Omani Special Olympics Champions

Under the slogan “Participate and Make a Difference,” Oman Arab Bank (OAB) employees organized the “Souk Al Hemam” event in collaboration with Omani Special Olympics athletes. This initiative reaffirms the bank’s commitment to corporate social responsibility, promoting the values of social solidarity and inclusivity across all segments of society. The event was held at the […]

Oman Arab Bank Appoints Zahra Abdulamir as Chief Risk Officer

Oman Arab Bank (OAB) has announced the appointment of Zahra Abdulamir Saied as Chief Risk Officer, emphasizing the bank’s commitment to nurturing national talent and empowering female leaders across various levels. Recognized as one of Oman’s distinguished banking professionals, Zahra is the First Omani Female to earn the Financial Risk Management certification from the Global […]

OAB organizes the 3rd edition of ‘CEO Summit’

With the participation of over 450 business leaders, experts, and change-makers, Oman Arab Bank (OAB) organized the third edition of its annual “CEO Summit” at the St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat resort. The “CEO Summit” serves as a platform that brings together decision-makers to exchange knowledge and is an eagerly anticipated event in the business […]

OAB Wins the BNY Mellon Award for Excellence in STP of Payments

Oman Arab Bank (OAB) has received the 2024 Excellence Award in Straight-Through Processing (STP) from the Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY), a global financial service company. This achievement reaffirms OAB’s position as a leading financial institution driving the evolution of Oman’s banking sector. This award reflects OAB’s commitment to enhancing customer service, achieving […]

OAB Participates in “Hospitality Heroes” Award Ceremony

Oman Arab Bank (OAB) participated in the ceremony announcing and honoring the winners of the “Hospitality Heroes” competition, organized by the National Hospitality Institute (NHI). The competition aims to showcase promising Omani talents in the hotel and hospitality sector. The bank’s participation aligns with its fruitful collaboration with the National Hospitality Institute, which seeks to […]

OAB organizes a course to enhance customer service skills, with Ministry of Labor

Oman Arab Bank (OAB) organized an advanced training course on “Customer Service Etiquette” to enhance the communication skills of customer service and front office employees and enable them to provide exceptional service and achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction. Within the framework of cooperation and exchange of experiences between OAB and the Ministry of […]

OAB Contributes to Financing the Hafeet Railway Project.

Oman Arab Bank (OAB) has participated in the syndicated term loan facility along with Omani and Emirati banks to secure a syndicated loan of OMR 577 million for Hafeet Rail Company. This loan will fund the construction of the first railway line linking the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates. This railway project […]

Oman Arab Bank Receives Bank Of New York’s ‘Straight Through Processing’ Excellence Award

Oman Arab Bank (OAB) proudly announces its receipt of the ‘Straight Through Processing’ (STP) Excellence Award from the Citibank. This recognition, consistently earned since 2018, highlights OAB’s leading position in the financial industry, emphasizing its excellence in secure transaction processing and automotive processes.   Sulaiman Al Harthi, Chief Executive Officer of OAB, expressed his gratitude, […]

OAB Launches New Generation of Self-Service ATMs

As part of its strategy to enhance services by employing the latest financial technologies, Oman Arab Bank (OAB) has signed a partnership agreement with Oman Computer Network Services (OCNS), the authorized agent in the Sultanate of Oman for Diebold Nixdorf (DN). This agreement aims to enhance the bank’s network of ATMs and cash deposit machines […]