Oman Islamic Banking and Finance Conference 2012

In the struggle to drive long-term sustainability and accelerate economic growth, it is crucial to formulate strong banking reforms, diversify financial assets and execute appropriate investment mechanisms effectively. The need to strengthen policies and legal principles intended for implementing Islamic banking for the Sultanate of Oman should seize decisive action by governments and key policy makers to obtain a competitive edge in the regional and global financial markets.

As the country move towards embracing the modern concept of Islamic banking based on the recent affirmation of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, an inimitable opportunity prompted the financial and investment sector to gain confidence in bringing the industry to the next level.

OITE Conferences is pleased to announce the “Oman Islamic Banking and Finance Conference” which aims to provide a platform for dialogue and discussions between top leaders, key policy makers and the brightest minds in the industry to formulate winning strategies that will revolutionize the Sultanate’s current financial structure and investment climate. The conference aspires to develop a concrete blueprint on how to meet the emerging challenges posed by the outcome of financial liberalization including ways to leverage opportunities in introducing Shari'ah-compliant products and banking solutions.

The event will also discuss the need for a fundamental rethink on how to increase the level of sophistication in building techniques to raise awareness, optimize operation efficiencies and achieve a higher degree of accountability to the public at large. It further set sights on uncovering solutions and forward-thinking ideas to manage complex Islamic banking implementation in a highly volatile environment.