The Big Picture: Leadership Outlook for Islamic Financial Services in Oman

We offer focus on the strategic future of Islamic financial services across Oman, from banking and retail finance to capital markets and asset management. Industry leaders examine how the sector can support the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, including economic diversification, private sector development, innovation and sustainable growth, while also considering how evolving regulatory and market expectations are reshaping the industry’s competitive landscape. Designed to provide clear strategies and directional thinking, this session sets the tone for the industry’s next phase of development. Moderator: Oliver Agha, Managing Partner, Agha & Co and Columnist, IFN (The Islamic Legal Opinion) Panelists: Abbas Ali, Chief Investment Officer, U Capital Asad Qayyum, Managing Partner, MAQ Legal James Sadler, Head of Debt Capital Markets and Structured Finance, Banking and Corporate Finance, Oman Investment Bank Salah Al Aradi, Head of Treasury – TIBIG & Member, Treasurers Committee – Oman Banks Association