Governance
Governance of CBO is vested in its Board of Governors. The Board is vested with full authority to perform all acts required for the effective functioning and management of the Central Bank, as well as the banking system of the country. The wide range of powers include the issuance of regulations relating to the implementation of Banking Laws, interest rates, capital adequacy, discounting of commercial papers, appointment of banking personnel, and other regulations as deemed necessary.
The Board of Governors of the Central Bank of Oman comprises Seven members appointed by His Majesty the Sultan, as follows:
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His Highness Sayyid Taimur bin Asa'ad bin Tariq Al Said (Chairman) |
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H.E. Dr. Said bin Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Saqri
Minister of Economy
(Deputy Chairman) |
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H.E. Abdullah bin Salim Abdullah Al-Harthy
Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Finance
(Member) |
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H.E. Abdullah bin Salem Al Salmi
Executive President, Capital Market Authority
(Member) |
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Maqbool bin Ali bin Sultan Al-Lawatia
(Member) |
 | Shaikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Salim Bahwan Al Mukhaini
(Member) |
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Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Abri
(Member) |