Muscat: The activities of this year's International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission began on Sunday in accordance with the requirements of Article IV of the IMF Articles of Agreement, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman represented by the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) and the Ministry of Finance, running until 8 November.
This visit follows the preparatory delegation visit conducted during the period from 7 to 15 June 2026.
During this visit, the delegation will meet with a number of officials from the Central Bank of Oman, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Economy, the National Centre for Statistics and Information, the Ministry of Labour, the Tax Authority, and Oman Investment Authority, as well as a number of government entities, representatives from the private and banking sectors, in addition to several civil society organisations. Through these meetings, the Fund conducts a comprehensive assessment of the economic and financial situation in the Sultanate of Oman.
During technical meetings, the IMF team will discuss with officials and specialists a number of topics related to the latest macroeconomic developments and future prospects, along with several subjects pertaining to fiscal and monetary policies, financial sector development, structural reforms, and efforts to achieve the targets of "Oman Vision 2040." Key discussions focus on economic diversification, public and private investments, job creation, supporting private sector growth, and enhancing sustainability and resilience against global developments.
These consultations take place within the framework of the periodic dialogue between the Sultanate of Oman and the International Monetary Fund, thereby strengthening the exchange of expertise and views regarding economic developments as well as future challenges and opportunities.