Press Release

Providing More Convenience

Sohar Islamic’s Offices Shift to Ghala

Muscat, 20 August 2019: Consistent in its efforts to elevate customer experience, while
enriching employee work environment - Sohar Islamic - Islamic Banking window of Sohar
International, has relocated its offices from MBD area to Ghala. The relocation is part of the
Sohar International’s renewed customer-centric vision which aims at serving customers in an
efficient and timely manner. The new location also witnessed the opening of a fully-fledged
new Sohar Islamic branch to provide customers with easy access to leading Islamic banking
services.

Commenting on the strategic relocation, Abdul Wahid Mohamed Abdullah Al Murshidi, Chief
Islamic Banking Officer of Sohar Islamic stated: “Underpinned by our purpose of helping
people ‘win’ by delivering responsive solutions for their ever-changing world, we look forward
to welcoming potential and existing customers to our new offices and branch. As the gateway
to the capital – Ghala is an ideal location for us to have our offices enabling us to be where
our customers are providing utmost convenience. Staffed with a knowledgeable team of
Islamic bankers, the operations at the new location will continue to provide the bouquet of
Islamic banking services in order to meet customer requirements. We look forward to
welcoming all at the new location.”

In accordance with the Bank’s rebranding strategy, Sohar Islamic continues on its
transformation journey with its new offices bringing together employees from various
departments under one roof. The new domicile is a continuation of the Bank’s strategy to
redefine banking by raising the bar on customer-centricity and helping customers win and
achieve their goals; making it more accessible and convenient for customers to seek products
and services in a friendlier, technology-driven environment, to support their overall banking
experience.

The new branch will have the same working hours as before; and will be open Sunday to
Thursday from 8:00 am till 2:00 pm. Being full-service, it features a new design aimed at
improving the customer experience with an open layout and comfortable meeting areas
where Islamic bankers can meet with customers to discuss their financial needs. The head-
office also has a 24-hour zone with full-service ATMs.

Sohar International SAOG

PO Box 44, Postal Code 114
+968 24730000
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Sohar International SAOG

PO Box 44, Postal Code 114
+968 24730000