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​​​The Central Bank of Oman, the nation’s central bank, is responsible for promoting and maintaining monetary and financial stability in the Sultanate of Oman, as well as  fostering a sound and progressive banking and financial system  conducive to  sustained economic growth.


Monetary stability means stable prices and confidence in the currency. Financial stability entails detecting and mitigating threats to the financial system as a whole.

CBO is also the single integrated regulator of the banking and financial services sector in the country.
​In order to achieve the above purposes, CBO performs various functions as mandated by Banking Laws 1974 and its subsequent amendments.

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​Formulates and administers monetary policy to achieve goals, including stable prices, growth, and employment.

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​Licenses, regulates, and supervises commercial banks,  specialized banks, financial and leasing companies, and money exchange companies.

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​Acts as a banker to the Government – providing banking services such as accepting Government deposits, lending to finance fiscal deficits, running Government accounts, acting as its fiscal agent,  managing public debt, exchange control, and foreign exchange reserves.

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​​Acts as a banker to Banks – holds deposits from banks operating in Oman, lends them short-term funds, and provides services like payment system, settlement, and clearing facilities.

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​Issues national currency and manages liquidity in the banking system.

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