Al Mouj Muscat, Oman’s leading Integrated Tourism Complex (ITC) and a public-private venture between the UAE-based Majid Al Futtaim Properties, OMRAN and Tanmia, took part in the global #LightItBlue campaign, a tribute in which landmarks are lit to honour the efforts of frontline caregivers, first responders and essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Marsa Plaza, the first public square in Muscat and the cultural and entertainment destination at Al Mouj Muscat, displayed blue lights for a period of 10 days in support of #LightItBlue campaign. This initiative acted as a token of appreciation to individuals including the healthcare staff, government workers and the Royal Oman Police departments who have been integral in tackling the COVID-19 situation. Al Mouj Muscat is contributing to this global campaign as an act of thanking individuals for supporting the community during this period.
Financial Relief Packages from National Bank of Oman
National Bank of Oman (NBO) and its Islamic Banking Window, Muzn are offering several options for deferments on financing facilities as part of their efforts to help customers who are impacted by the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Committed to standing by the people of Oman, the bank is providing customers who are navigating the current circumstances, whether they have been directly or indirectly affected by the pandemic with a financial aid package covering all retail loans / Islamic Housing finance that includes a 3-month deferment or a 3-month waiver. The bank also gave those who opted for the Eid deferment an early deferral in order to ease the added financial pressure in April. In addition, starting from next week, customers can apply for loan/finance deferments through NBO and Muzn mobile app making access to financial relief just a few clicks away.
Ahli Bank upgrades electronic banking platforms for corporate clients
Ahli Bank has rolled out an upgraded B2B electronic platform – ‘Ahli B2B’, for its corporate customers. Ahli B2B, is equipped with a host of special features that have been designed while keeping in mind the complete convenience and ease-of-use for corporate clients. It enables clients to process different types of payment instructions such as transfers, salary transfers, single payments, bulk payments, direct debits, standing Instructions management and managing beneficiaries through seamless integration with the organisations’ ERP system. Ahli’s B2B platform is flexible and can be deployed across a wide range of industries and sectors such as Manufacturing, Financial Services, Oil & Gas, Education and Real Estate, to name a few.