The Central Bank of Oman has announced the issuance of new Government Development Bonds (GDBs) on behalf of the Ministry of Finance. The move aims to strengthen the country’s financial market and provide investment opportunities for both local and international investors.
According to the CBO, Issue No. 78 is valued at OMR 75 million, with a green shoe option of up to OMR 25 million. It carries a maturity period of 7 years and offers a coupon rate of 4.20% per annum. Issue No. 79 is set at OMR 15 million, with a green shoe option of OMR 5 million, a 10-year maturity, and a coupon rate of 4.35% per annum.
Both bond issues will open for subscription from November 12 to 18, 2025, with the auction scheduled for November 19. The official issue date is November 23, 2025. Interest payments will be made semi-annually on May 23 and November 23 each year until the bonds mature—November 23, 2032, for Issue No. 78, and November 23, 2035, for Issue No. 79.
The CBO emphasized that the bonds are available to all investors, including residents and non-residents, regardless of nationality. Investors may apply through licensed commercial banks in Oman via a competitive bidding process. Those applying for OMR 1 million or more can submit bids directly to the CBO with proper bank endorsement.
The bonds are direct and unconditional obligations of the Government of Oman, making them a secure investment. They can be used as collateral for loans from local banks and traded at prevailing market rates on the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX). Details of all allotted bonds will be recorded with the Muscat Clearing & Depositary Company (MCD), and investors must ensure their bank account details match the MCD records to receive timely coupon payments and principal amounts.
This issuance reflects Oman’s ongoing efforts to diversify its financial instruments, strengthen investor confidence, and enhance liquidity in the local capital market.
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