CBO
Launches 80th, 81st Government Development Bonds Via
Auction Method

Muscat,
22 Jan 2026 (ONA) — On behalf of the Government of Sultanate of Oman, represented
by the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) announced the new
issues of Government Development Bonds.

Issue No.80 is worth RO 100 million, with a maturity period of 5 years and a
coupon rate of 4.05% p.a. Meanwhile, issue No.81 is worth RO 25 million, with a maturity period of 10 years
and a coupon rate of 4.30% p.a.

Both
issues will be opened for subscription from 25 to 29 January 2026 while the
auctions will be held on Sunday, 1 February 2026. The issue date will be on Tuesday,
3 February 2026. Interest on the 80th and 81st bonds issues will be paid
semiannually on 3 February and 3 August, every
year until maturity date on 3 February 2031 & 3
February 2036, respectively.

Noteworthy,
the 80th and 81st Government Development Bonds issues are offered to all investors,
residents and non-residents (irrespective of their nationality). Investors may
apply for these Bonds through the competitive bidding process only and may
submit bids through commercial licensed banks operating in the Sultanate of
Oman during the subscription period.

Furthermore,
investors with applications of RO one million and above may submit
their bids directly to CBO, at their own discretion, after getting them
endorsed from their banks.

Notably,
the bonds are direct and unconditional obligations of the Government of
Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Finance. The Bonds can be
used as collateral to obtain loans from any local commercial licensed banks and
can also be traded at prevailing market rates through the Muscat Stock Exchange
(MSX). The details of the bonds allotted will be recorded in the register
maintained by Muscat Clearing & Depositary Company (MCD).

—Ends/AG