Tuesday 15 / April / 2025
Muscat: Meethaq Islamic Banking from Bank Muscat, proudly participates in the first Hajj and Umrah Exhibition, organized by the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs.
The event takes place from April 13 to 15, 2025, at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Center (OCEC).
At this significant event, Meethaq showcases a wide range of services tailored for pilgrims and Umrah travellers, all compliant with Islamic Sharia principles. Offerings include Islamic finance solutions, insurance products, card services, payment options, and savings plans, among others. Attendees have the opportunity to learn about Meethaq’s Hajj packages, which meet the unique needs of pilgrims while adhering to Islamic guidelines.
The Hajj and Umrah Exhibition serves as the largest platform uniting service providers from the Hajj and Umrah sectors within the Sultanate of Oman and abroad.
It highlights the diverse roles and services available to pilgrims through training workshops, awareness lectures, and various accompanying events.
The exhibition aims to strengthen partnerships among all stakeholders in the Hajj and Umrah sectors, foster healthy competition among service providers and enrich the knowledge base across historical, cultural, and religious dimensions.
On this occasion, Ali Ahmed Al Lawati, Assistant General Manager of Meethaq Islamic Banking, expresses enthusiasm about participating in this premier gathering of Hajj service providers in Oman.
He emphasised that Meethaq’s commitment to promoting Islamic banking and its contributions to the field of Islamic finance.
Al Lawati invites attendees to visit the Meethaq Pavilion to explore this unique exhibition, which aims to open new horizons in service provision for Hajj and Umrah. Visitors also have the opportunity to interact with the Meethaq team and gain insights into the services offered, including modern digital payment solutions that enhance customer experiences and streamline transactions.
Meethaq boasts the largest branch network in the Islamic banking sector within the Sultanate, comprising 32 branches and 20 Hafawa centres strategically located across various governorates.
In addition, Meethaq customers benefit from access to over 50 cash withdrawal and deposit machines, along with approximately 900 ATMs and CDMs operated by Bank Muscat, ensuring convenient access to Sharia-compliant banking services.
As a testament to its pioneering role in delivering exceptional Sharia-compliant banking solutions, Meethaq has received numerous accolades over the years, including the Islamic Banking Sector Leadership Award for 2024 from Global Islamic Finance, the Best Islamic Bank in the Sultanate from Euromoney, and the Best Islamic Investment Bank from Islamic Finance News.
