Celebrating Oman’s 51st National Day of the Renaissance, Sohar International joined the Reception organized by the Oman Embassy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The event which was held at the Cultural Palace in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter witnessed the presence of His Highness Sayyid Faisal bin Turki al Said, Oman’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Representing Sohar International, Mr. Abdul Wahid Al Murshidi, Chief Islamic Banking Officer of Sohar International, attended the event among members of the diplomatic individuals. During the ceremony, visual presentations were screened highlighting most prominent elements, capabilities and the scenic nature characterizing the Sultanate of Oman.  Exhibiting the essence of the country, various photographs of Oman’s landscapes were displayed showcasing the beauty and culture capturing the unique historical and natural diversity of Oman.

“The Omani National Day of the Renaissance is an important and a special occasion for all of us. It is a moment of great pride as it highlights the various unprecedented milestones this country has achieved across all industries and fields over decades. On behalf of Sohar International, I would like to extend our humblest greetings and wishes to His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik. Today, Oman holds an eminent position at both regional as well as international levels and we are committed to contribute to the country’s progress and further benefit the local community by bringing the best of International to Oman and taking the best of Oman globally," said Mr. Abdul Wahid Al Murshidi, Chief Islamic Banking Officer of Sohar International.

Owing to the strong bonds shared between the Sultanate of Oman and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the bank’s well-established reputation of excellence in the sector, Sohar International recently also acquired a licence to open a full-fledged branch in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The bank has also signed an agreement with Saudi Export-Import Bank to boost investment and trade opportunities. Through strategic alliances like these, Sohar International endeavors to contribute to enhancing the socio-economic relations between the two countries while opening up new opportunities for growth.

Sohar International has successfully partnered with key local and international organizations and continued to promote innovation in its products and services to meet the diverse needs of its elite clientele. While growing the banking landscape has been a key focus area of the bank, Sohar International has also remained dedicated to fulfilling the goals outlined in the national Vision 2040.