Oman money supply rises 28% as banking indicators improve

What the latest banking indicators show

Oman’s monetary and banking indicators recorded broad-based growth by the end of July 2026, according to figures reported by The Arabian Stories. The reported gains include higher domestic liquidity, money supply, private-sector deposits and bank financing.

Omani rial effective exchange rate edges higher

The effective exchange rate index of the Omani rial rose by 0.4% to 116.8 points at the end of July 2026, compared with 116.3 points a month earlier.

Why this matters for business and investment

• Credit and funding conditions: Stronger deposits and bank financing can signal improved funding availability for businesses, including SMEs and larger projects.
• Liquidity in the economy: A rise in domestic liquidity and money supply can influence consumption, investment activity and pricing conditions, which businesses and investors monitor closely.
• Currency considerations: Changes in the rial’s effective exchange rate matter for import costs, tourism competitiveness and cross-border trade planning.

What to watch next

• Whether growth in deposits and financing continues in subsequent months.
• Any further movement in the rial’s effective exchange rate index and its implications for trade and costs.