Monday 01 / June / 2026
Muscat: Oman Capital Market Conference 2026, organised by Muscat Stock Exchange in collaboration with the Gulf Capital Market Association and State Street Corporation, discusses the future of capital markets amid rapidly evolving global economic and geopolitical developments.
The opening of the conference was held under the auspices Eng. Salim Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals.
The event, themed “From Resilience to Growth” brings together leading decision-makers, financial and investment institutions, and regulatory bodies.
The conference comes at a time when regional and global capital markets are witnessing accelerated shifts in investment patterns and capital flows, highlighting the development of more efficient financial markets that can attract long-term investments, while reinforcing the role of capital markets in supporting sustainable economic growth.
The conference provided a platform to discuss several key economic and investment themes, most notably Oman’s potential transition to Emerging Market status and its implications for foreign investment flows, in addition to discussions on the future of Oman’s financial sector and the foundations required to develop an international financial centre capable of attracting global financial institutions, asset managers, and financial technology companies.
Haitham Salim Al Salmi, Chief Executive Officer of Muscat Stock Exchange, stated: “Oman Capital Market Conference represents a strategic platform for dialogue among key stakeholders in the financial and investment sector and reflects the growing interest in the Omani market amid the developments taking place at Muscat Stock Exchange in terms of market infrastructure, liquidity, and the expansion of listed sectors and investment products. Such dialogues further strengthen the ability of markets to adapt to global economic transformations and support efforts to build a more efficient, competitive, and sustainable market.”
Faisal Al Nabhani, Managing Director and Country Lead for State Street in Oman and Qatar, said: “The region is undergoing rapid transformations across the investment and capital markets landscape, requiring stronger integration among financial institutions and greater connectivity across regional markets, as well as the development of more resilient and deeper investment environments. With over three decades of experience servicing institutional investors in the Middle East, State Street remains committed to the region. We are pleased to co-organise the conference, which provides a platform for dialogue on the future of capital flows, market development, and emerging investment opportunities across the region, including Oman.”
Meanwhile, Michael Grifferty, President at the GCMA, emphasised that the conference reflects the importance of enhancing regional cooperation and knowledge exchange among Gulf capital markets, to develop markets and strengthen disclosure, governance, and liquidity standards.
The conference agenda highlighted the breadth of issues shaping regional capital markets, beginning with The Muscat Leadership Dialogue, a high-level discussion on global and regional economic, geopolitical, and social developments and their implications for sustainable growth and Oman’s strategic positioning.
The programme also featured The Global Energy Debate, which examined energy resilience, the climate transition, and the impact of global environment on Gulf growth models, before concluding with Oman’s Capital Market: Transitioning to Emerging Market Status, a session focused on MSCI reclassification, capital flows, market resilience, and Oman’s position in an increasingly competitive global investment landscape.
The event witnessed a broad participation from regional and international financial and investment leaders, alongside representatives from regulatory authorities and economic institutions in the Sultanate of Oman.
