National Bank of Oman the first local bank was founded in 1973 and is today one of the largest banks in Oman with a paid up capital of RO (Omani Rials) 110.8 million (US$ 288 million) and a regulatory capital of RO 345.3 million (US$ 897 million), as at 31st December, 2012. The Bank has achieved many accolades over the years including
“Best New Retail Product Award’ by CPI Financial – Banker Midd
le East Product Awards 2013.
“Excellence in Banking- Oman” award 2013, within the Third Edition of the “Global Prize for Excellence”, awarded by the renowned International Alternative Investment Review “IAIR” Magazine
‘Oman Asset Manager of the Year’ Award 2013, awarded by Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Fund Manager Magazine, for excellence in Asset Management.
‘ Best Retail Bank in Oman 2012 ’ by the Asian Banker Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards Programme
Bank of the Year – Oman’ award for 2012, by The Banker Magazine, U.K. Hawkamah Bank Corporate Governance – ‘Honorable Mention’ Award 2012
Best Retail Bank in Oman 2011’ by the Asian Banker Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards Programme
First Runner Up – Banking Category- ‘2nd Corporate Governance Excellence Award 2011’, organised by Capital Market Authority (CMA).
2010 Distinguished Corporate Governance Practices Award’ for the third consecutive year from the Institute of Corporate Governance (Hawkamah) and the Union of Arab Banks (UAB). Best Current Account’ Award - The Banker Middle East Product Awards 2010. Best Mortgage Product Award' accolade by The Banker Middle East Magazine 2008. NBO is committed to fulfilling the financial needs of its customers and constantly endeavours to make banking more enjoyable and convenient. The Bank serves its customers in Oman through 66 Branches and 173 ATM’s and CCDM’s as well as 1 branch in Egypt and 1 in U.A.E. NBO’s Call Center enables customers to enjoy banking services 365 days of the year. Wholesale Banking Group, delivers a wide range of services including term loans, working capital facilities, import and export financing, asset and project financing plus comprehensive cash management services. The Bank’s Corporate Internet Banking Service S@ma is a VeriSign (one of the topmost security agencies in the world) certified secure site accessible through a highly secure dynamic password authentication process. - https://www.sama.natbankoman.com. Investment Banking Division activities embrace discretionary portfolio management services, brokerage operations, asset management, distribution of mutual funds, lead management of public equity and bond issues plus domestic and international investment advisory services. The Bank also offers cutting edge treasury solutions to meet the growing business demands of our valued institutional, corporate and private banking clients. The Bank offers cutting-edge financial solutions, designed to keep pace with businesses as well as tailor-made to meet individual needs. Whether it is financial requirements within the Sultanate of Oman or beyond, the Bank has the people, the expertise and the technology, to be your trusted partner, in everything that you do. NBO is committed to community investment through its corporate social responsibility activities with emphasis on five focus areas including health and human services, arts and culture, education, environment and women and youth
