Sunday 24 / November / 2024
Muscat – National Bank of Oman (NBO) recently marked its 50th anniversary with a series of initiatives and events bringing together clients, team members and other stakeholders. Ever since its inception in 1973 as the first local bank in Oman that introduced banking services, the customer-centric NBO has been at the forefront of creating value, smart solutions and ushering socio-economic development.
The bank highlighted its contributions and the opportunities it has unlocked, benefitting not only its customers but also the entire nation during three dedicated events. With the presence of the bank’s Board of Directors, the first event witnessed the recognition of 65 of the longest-serving team members with 30-plus years of contributions. The second event was dedicated to celebrate with the bank’s partners. As for the third, close to 20 small and medium enterprises were invited, and over 1000 team members and their families participated to mark this milestone. During these celebrations, participants enjoyed a virtual showcase of NBO’s 50-year journey and future plans, which was produced as the biggest digital show of its kind in Oman.
Abdullah Zahran Al Hinai, Chief Executive Officer of National Bank of Oman, said, “Ever since our establishment five decades ago, we have always been driving sustainable growth and progress by making our customer experiences an absolute priority. Being a customer-centric bank has enabled us to continuously address the rapidly and ever-changing needs of our clients, while we have been expanding our array of services and integrating digital technologies into our operations. With the renewed renaissance under the wise leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, we renew our promise to our customers to continue nurturing our partnership and ensure it soars to new heights.”
Meanwhile, putting its customers at the core of its operations, NBO entered a partnership with the telecom provider Vodafone, to further facilitate the bank’s services and digital solutions, while both entities will also cooperate in other initiatives benefiting customers and team members alike. In addition, the bank also signed an agreement with Abraj Energy Services, an integrated energy company in Oman. The bank also partnered with Ottu, a Kuwait-based company offering Computer Integrated Solutions, to further streamline online payment processes for the bank’s customers.
Creating value that feeds into the overall progress of Oman, NBO also announced other initiatives. One of the initiatives was with the Oman Charitable Organisation (OCO), in which NBO donated to the non-governmental organisation to support national social welfare projects and programmes benefitting children, orphans and disabled people.
Over the past 50 years, NBO has focused on its role as a primary contributor to growth in Oman’s banking and finance industry, while positioning itself as a people-focused workplace that has created numerous opportunities. Through its comprehensive CSR strategy, the bank has also been supporting projects that create value for the society. Meanwhile, NBO has continuously been improving its resilience, while staying ahead of the curve in regards to technological advancements. More details about NBO’s historical journey, as well as its wide range of products and services, are available at www.nbo.om.
