Bank Muscat showcases heritage, culture in National Day celebration

Bank Muscat, the leading financial services provider in Oman,

celebrated the glorious 52nd National Day with a grand celebration at its head office at Airport Heights. National pride and patri

otic fervour were on full display at the mega event at the head office, which was well decorated with the national colours of red, green and white.

The bank’s management team and employees participated actively in the celebrations and extended their sincere appreciation and best wishes to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and the people of Oman on the occasion.

The highlights of the 52nd National Day celebrations included live performances by a traditional Omani music band and a classical ensemble. An Omani crafts exhibition featuring traditional weaving and pottery stations was the other highlight of the festivities.

It enthralled both employees and visitors alike while showcasing the sultanate’s vibrant heritage and culture and offering a rare opportunity to interact with veteran craftsmen pursuing popular traditional crafts.

A selection of traditional Omani cuisine was also served to those gathered for the festivities via a live food station featuring tradition Omani cuisine like Rakhal bread, Luqaimat and Omani halwa, with large numbers of customers and visitors enjoying the celebrations.

As the nation’s flagship bank, Bank Muscat seizes every oppor

tunity, especially occasions of na

tional importance, to reach out to citizens and residents across Oman. To enhance public participation in National Day celebrations, the Bank launched competitions on its social media channels (Instagram and Twitter) and FM radio channels for the general public to promote the National Day celebrations. Exciting prizes will be given away to

the lucky winners. To know more about the competitions, please

check out the details from the bank’s official accounts on Twitter and Instagram.

Over the past decades, Bank Muscat which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, has

been closely involved in facilitating the development of projects

in Oman, in line with its strong support for Public-private Partnership efforts including those that promote Oman as a unique destination.

Bank Muscat, which is itself a major milestone in the Renaissance of Oman, continues to contribute significantly to the rapid growth and development of Oman and its people. With about 95 per cent Omanisation across its various departments and sections as a result of its continuous investments in human resources,

Bank Muscat is a dream employer for Omani youth and well known for its positive work cul

ture, common values, fostering of innovation, employee engagement activities, and sound HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) practices.

Bank Muscat is also the first choice for over 2mn customers in Oman, with 174 branches and more than 800 touchpoints in

cluding ATMS, Cash Deposit Machines (CDMS) and Fully Functional Machines (FFM) installed across the country.

The Bank continues to play an important role in enhancing financial inclusion in Oman through a number of new prod

ucts and services targeting different demographic segments.