CBO issues government development bonds worth OMR80mn

Muscat: On behalf of the Government of Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Finance (MOF), the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) announced the new issue of government development bonds.

The size of the new issue is OMR80 million (with a green shoe option not exceeding OMR20 million), with a maturity period of7 years and will carry a coupon rate of4.50% p.a.

The issue will be open for subscription from16th to 20th August, 2026 while the auction will be held on Sunday, 23rd August 2026. The issue date will be on Tuesday 25th August, 2026. Interest on the new bonds will be paid semiannually on 25th August and 25th February, every year until maturity date on 25th August 2033.

The 84th government development bonds issue is offered to all investors, residents and non-residents (irrespective of their nationality). Investors may apply for these bonds through the competitive bidding process only and may submit bids through commercial licensed banks operating in the Sultanate of Oman during the subscription period.

Furthermore, investors with applications of OMR1 million and above may submit their bids directly to CBO, at their own discretion, after getting them endorsed from their banks.

Interested investors may obtain MCD Investor Code through visiting Muscat Clearing and Depository Co. (MCD)’s website (www.mcd.om) or via Oman Stocks application at least one day prior to submitting the application to the commercial bank.

Prospectus and application forms can be obtained through the CBO’s website (www.cbo.gov.om) and the MOF’s website (www.mof.gov.om) or through their accounts on social media.

The Bonds are direct and unconditional obligations of the Government of Sultanate of Oman, represented by the MOF. The Bonds can be used as collateral to obtain loans from any local commercial licensed banks and can also be traded at prevailing market rates through the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX). The details of the Bonds allotted will be recorded in the register maintained by Muscat Clearing & Depositary Company (MCD).

Therefore, investors must provide the same bank account details registered with MCD in order to ensure the smooth processing of their bids and the receipt of the coupon payments and principal amount on their scheduled dates.