CBO launches 83rd issue of Government Development Bonds

14/04/2026 04:11 AST

On behalf of the Government of Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) announced the new issue of Government Development Bonds. The size of the new issue is OMR80 million (with a green shoe option not exceeding OMR20 million), with a maturity period of 5 years and will carry a coupon rate of 4.2% p.a.

The issue will be open for subscription from 15 to 20 April, 2026 while the auction will be held on Tuesday, 21 April 2026. The issue date will be on Thursday 23 April, 2026. Interest on the new bonds will be paid semiannually on 23 April and 23 October, every year until maturity date on 23 April 2031.

Noteworthy, the 83rd Government Development Bonds issue is 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 OMR1 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 Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX). The details of the Bonds allotted will be recorded in the register maintained by Muscat Clearing & Depositary Company (MCD).

Times of Oman