Improved
Liquidity Drives MSX to Break 5,000-Point Barrier
Muscat,
26 Aug (ONA) — The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) index has successfully
surpassed the 5,000-point barrier for the first time in nearly eight years.
This achievement reflects the strength of Oman’s capital market and the
increasing confidence of investors in the national economy.
This
milestone was driven by a tangible improvement in liquidity. The value of
trading since the beginning of 2025 has exceeded RO 1.834 billion, a 143% growth
compared to the same period in 2024.
The
daily average trading value also reached over RO 11 million, a clear indicator
of increased market activity. These positive developments boosted the market
capitalization of the MSX, which has surpassed RO 29 billion, achieving an 8
percent increase since the start of the year. This reflects the market’s appeal
to both local and international investors.
This
strong performance is seen as a gateway to a new phase of growth and stability
in Oman’s stock market, driven by ongoing economic reforms and supportive
government policies aimed at enhancing the investment environment.
These
results are attributed to a series of positive factors, most notably the
economic reforms underway in Oman under Oman Vision 2040, improved
macroeconomic indicators, and the government’s push to strengthen the capital
market’s role as a platform for financing projects and encouraging companies to
list on the exchange.
The
focus on economic diversification and the continued implementation of
transformation programs in various strategic sectors have also contributed to
raising investor confidence, making the market more attractive to local,
regional, and international investments.
Mohammed
Mahfoudh Al Ardhi, Chairman of the Muscat Stock Exchange, stated that the index
surpassing the 5,000-point barrier is a significant milestone in the exchange’s
journey. It reflects increasing confidence in the economic reforms in Oman, a
deepening of liquidity, and greater investment appeal locally and regionally.
These indicators, he said, reinforce Oman’s positive economic transformation
and pave the way for broader international integration.
He
clarified that this achievement is not a coincidence but the result of diligent
work, structural reforms in the capital market, and close cooperation with
strategic partners, including regulatory bodies, listed companies, and local
and international investors.
He
added that the MSX is transforming into a deeper and more transparent
investment platform, supported by an increase in new listings and an expanding
investor base. He noted that these results also reflect the exchange’s
commitment to enhancing its position as an effective financing tool for
companies and a source for attracting qualitative investments that support the
national economy and open wider horizons for growth.
Al
Ardhi stated that crossing the 5,000-point threshold is the beginning of a new
phase in which the MSX aims to reach higher levels of liquidity and trading and
achieve greater integration with regional and global markets. This aligns with
the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 and strengthens investor confidence in the
sustainability and diversity of the Omani economy.
—Ends/AG
