Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 9th June 2026 — His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, may Allah protect him, has issued Royal Orders appointing and naming 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 as an independent financial centre, enhancing the Sultanate of Oman’s position in the international financial landscape.
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. Its membership comprises a select 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 international independent expert.
His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, stated:
” The trust placed by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, may Allah protect him, in IFC Oman, and the appointment of the Board of Directors, affirm the Centre’s significance as a national project carried out under sovereign leadership and as a central pillar in advancing the Sultanate of Oman’s economic vision.
Our mission is for the Centre to become the preferred international financial destination for companies and investors — a trusted, innovative and business-friendly jurisdiction that contributes sustainably to economic growth and diversification. This will be achieved through a business environment that meets the best international practices, founded on legal and regulatory excellence and ease of doing business. The Centre will draw on the Sultanate of Oman’s distinctive advantages to create lasting value for the investors and businesses which will further reinforce the Sultanate of Oman’s position as a destination of choice for investment.”
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 linking the long-term national vision with global standards of institutional integrity. Through sound governance arrangements and trusted regulation, the Centre will send clear messages of confidence to global investors and enhance the Sultanate of Oman's position as a trusted destination for capital.
The Board of Directors will also oversee the completion of the legislative, regulatory, and operational frameworks and provide the strategic direction for the Centre to achieve its objectives. It will consolidate governance arrangements based on integrity, transparency, and accountability, which will enhance international confidence in the Centre and pave 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.