OAB hosts 2nd Connect Forum
MUSCAT: On October 23, Oman Arab Bank (OAB) hosted its second-ever OAB Connect Forum. The new forum took place at the Shangri-la Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, and was presided over by Hani al Zubair, OAB board member and Rashad al Musafir, CEO of the Bank. Zürich-based Patrick Stäuble, and former Oman resident, was invited by OAB as the guest speaker for the evening. Patrick was recently selected by Forbes Magazine as one of the 30 most influential people under 30 in Europe for his innovative lending platform Teylor.
The event saw the attendance of several VIP delegates, Elite and corporate banking customers, Omani business leaders and tech influencers making it the perfect platform for facilitating networking opportunities.
Rashad al Musafir, CEO of OAB said, “The global Fintech market is projected to capture $4.7tn in 2025. The market offers huge opportunities not only for Oman Arab Bank but to the Omani economy and industry as a whole. In order to aid its growth, at OAB we see it as our responsibility to connect global thought leaders and industry experts with the private and public sectors in Oman.”
MURIYA, Oman’s most diversified real estate developer, launched Laguna Gardens, a new residential community set at the heart of Hawana Salalah, Oman’s largest tourism destination. The exclusive development offers an array of one, two and three-bedroom single storey villas, each enjoying direct lagoon views from their private gardens, in addition to studios and simplexes with direct pool access. Laguna Gardens is designed as a celebration of the finer things in life, surrounded by Hawana Salalah’s 5-star resort facilities.
“The newly launched Laguna Gardens in Hawana Salalah combines a unique proposition of waterfront designs and functional spaces while drawing on the strengths of Muriya’s developments, offering harmony amongst homeowners and tourists in a leisurely setting. We are confident that Laguna Gardens will be well-received by future Hawana Salalah residents and investors alike,” said Seif Elkhouly, Chief Development Officer, Muriya.
“Our new project is exceptional in location, allowing premium views for all properties and privacy, while maintaining social connectivity, and ease of access to all the facilities located within the development.”