Banglalink CEO calls for faster shift to digital banking, telecom reforms
Banglalink’s CEO pushes for digital banking adoption and telecom reforms, highlighting affordability, collaboration, and infrastructure as key to Bangladesh’s digital growth.
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Jordan Kuwait Bank partners with BPC to advance digital banking upgrade
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App-based banking gains traction as customers go digital
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VEON to invest $20m in Mobilink Bank
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DIB Pakistan Partners with Zindigi to Expand Shariah-Compliant Digital Banking
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NBB Unveils Thara’a Mobile Experience Hub, Taking Digital Banking on the Road
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ONE App Wins ‘Best Project for Digital Transformation’ at 2025 eGovernment Excellence Awards
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Oman Fintech Market Set to Hit $2.8 Billion by End of 2025 Amid Regulatory and AI-Driven Reforms
Oman’s fintech market is projected to reach $2.8B in 2025, driven by new digital-bank rules, an active sandbox, and strong AI-led innovation. With 42 firms now licensed and rapid investment inflows, Oman is positioning itself as a leading GCC fintech destination under Vision 2040.
Oman’s FinTech Market to Hit RO 1.1 Billion by 2025, Fueling Investor Confidence and Startup Innovation
Oman’s FinTech Market to Hit RO 1.1 Billion by 2025, Fueling Investor Confidence and Startup Innovation
Oman’s financial sector is undergoing a transformative shift, with the FinTech market projected to reach RO 1.1 billion by 2025, representing a 16% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). The forecast, revealed at the “Building a Future-Ready Bank” summit by IBS Intelligence and Cedar, signals Oman’s emergence as a regional hub for financial innovation.
The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has been pivotal in this rise through its Innovation Acceleration Programme and Regulatory Sandbox, fostering pilot projects, testing new technologies, and enabling a tiered digital-bank licensing framework. This forward-looking regulatory environment has propelled the number of FinTech firms from 26 to 42 within a year, with 16 new licenses issued in 2025 and 52 more under review.
Key growth areas include digital payments (22%), personal finance, trading, and crowdfunding (19% each) — signaling strong demand for financial inclusion and smarter investment solutions. Oman’s push toward a digital-first financial system is reinforced by its national AI policy, alignment with Oman Vision 2040, and global recognition as the fourth-best developing economy for ICT-related FDI.
Backed by initiatives like the RO 25 million Inma Fund for SMEs and 14.5 million digital transactions via OmanNet in early 2025, the Sultanate’s FinTech ecosystem offers fertile ground for both local entrepreneurs and global investors. This convergence of innovation, regulation, and investment is positioning Oman as a regional leader in digital finance and technology-driven growth.