Bank Sohar, an Oman-based bank, has opened a new branch at Jaalan Bani Bu Ali in the Sharqiyah Region, marking the 14th branch in the bank’s network in the country.

Mohamed Abdulaziz Kalmoor, CEO of Bank Sohar, said: “We know that Jaalan Bani Bu Ali is one of the potential wilayats. The spirit of enterprise in the areas around Jaalan Bani Bu Ali, capitalises on the resources of the desert, the sea and the land.

“We are convinced that a branch in this part of the Sharqiyah will enable us to reach out to more customers. As a bank dedicated to excellence, we also believe that our presence here will provide the momentum for local endeavour.”

Khalfan Rashid Al Tal’ey, DGM of retail banking at Bank Sohar, said: “They have read news about Bank Sohar’s focus on personal savings, about our various saving schemes and other financial products.

“Now with our branch in their neighbourhood, they can experience our products and services. While doing so they can exult in the knowledge that they enjoy the very latest in the world in the area of banking technology.”