Oman Investment and Finance Company (OIFC), known as Khedmah, announced the launch of an international mobile recharge service on Sunday, enabling prepaid mobile users to top up accounts in 16 countries through the Khedmah app.
The service covers countries including Afghanistan, Australia, Benin, Botswana, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Nepal, the Philippines, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates, and Zimbabwe. It targets both residents and expatriates in Oman and connects to over 43 international telecom operators via Prepay Nation, with whom Khedmah partnered in April 2025.
Prepay Nation collaborates with more than 500 telecom operators and digital brands across over 150 countries, providing app-based prepaid transactions such as mobile top-ups, data plans, digital gift cards, and utility bill payments.
Zaaima Al Qasimi, Senior Manager of Business Development at Khedmah, stated, “Through this service, we aim to facilitate communication between individuals and their families around the world by offering a secure and fast digital experience.” She added that the launch aligns with Khedmah’s strategy to broaden digital offerings to serve customers inside and outside Oman.
With expats constituting 43.25% of Oman’s population by the end of 2024, the international mobile top-up market in Oman is valued at approximately US$27 million, with a serviceable addressable market of around US$2.7 million. The IMF estimates Oman’s annual remittance outflow at US$6.7 billion as of last year.
