NBO’s Digital Leadership Recognised With Two Wins At World Business Outlook Awards

A testament to its role as a digital leader in the banking industry, National Bank of Oman (NBO) has won twice at the World Business Outlook Awards, for "Best Digital Bank Oman 2021" and "Best Mobile Banking App Oman 2021”. The awards, which are held annually by the global publication, highlight the bank’s innovative use of technology and it’s constantly-enhanced digital portfolio. With its mobile app at the centre, NBO’s range of cutting-edge digital solutions continue to cater to the evolving demands of its customers and cement its position as a bank fit for the future.
Abdul Karim Al Hinai, Chief Transformation Officer at NBO, said, “Our digital transformation is central to our journey as a market-leading bank, and as such we have pioneered a number of first-of-their-kind projects, from our mobile app, to cashless and contactless banking, to our mobile wallet. Especially during the last year, our digitally-led solutions have been instrumental to people being able to manage their financial lives safely and easily during the pandemic. As we look forward, we continue to find ways to make the digital banking experience seamless, inclusive, and altogether more enjoyable.”
The awards add to a growing list of accolades the bank has garnered in recent years, which include ‘Best Mobile Banking App Oman 2021’ from International Business Magazine, ‘Best Mobile Banking App Oman’ from International Finance Banking in 2020 and 2019, Most Innovative Mobile Banking App – Oman at the annual Global Business Outlook Awards 2020, and the Best Mobile Banking App Oman by Oman Economic Review in 2018.
Background Information
National Bank of Oman
Founded in 1973, National Bank of Oman was the country’s first local bank, forging a rich history with Oman’s local businesses and its economy at large. Today, it is one of the largest banks in Oman, with a paid up capital of OMR (Omani Rials) 110.8 million (US$ 288 million) and a regulatory capital of OMR 377.8 million (US$ 981 million)*.