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FeaturedIslamic BankingOman’s Islamic banking assets surge 17% to USD 22.3 billion in 2024IFM CorrespondentMay 6, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentMay 6, 2025 According to CBO, the Islamic banking sector in Oman has been steadily growing, which is indicative of the growing demand for financial services that adhere to Shariah and its role in the nation's banking sector... Read more
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