Bank Muscat to host al Wathbah Ramadan Souq

More than 100 Omani women entrepreneurs will display home-made products, including clothes, accessories, food items, home decorations and much more, offering a unique shopping experience to visitors

MUSCAT: Bank Muscat, the flagship financial services provider in the Sultanate, will host al Wathbah Ramadan Souq in collaboration with Public Authority of SME (Riyada) showcasing products and services of Omani women entrepreneurs at the bank’s head office from July 2 to 4.

Abdul Razak Ali Issa, chief executive, will inaugurate the souq organised as part of cultural and social events lined up by the bank during the holy month of Ramadan, says a press release.

The 3-day souq will be open to the public from 8:30am to 12pm. More than 100 exhibitors will display home-made products, including clothes, accessories, food items, home decorations and much more, offering a unique shopping experience to visitors.

Ilham Al Hamaid, AGM – SME Credit, Marketing and Regional Corporates, said, “Bank Muscat supports and encourages women entrepreneurs to earn a living through home-based business activities. The bank from time to time organises and supports such events with the aim of encouraging women entrepreneurs, creating unique opportunities to market their products and become financially independent.”

Over the years, Bank Muscat has taken several strategic steps to strengthen the small and medium enterprises (SME) sector in Oman. al Wathbah, Bank Muscat’s SME department, has been very dynamic in financing businesses and strengthening the SME foundation in Oman.

Serving as building blocks for existing and prospective entrepreneurs, these initiatives assume importance in the backdrop of the priority accorded by the government to develop the SME sector in Oman. Aimed at strengthening the SME sector, Bank Muscat offers a comprehensive suite of tailormade finance solutions.

The bank from time to time organises and supports such events with the aim of encouraging women entrepreneurs, creating unique opportunities to become financially independent