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March 31, 2024

HSBC Middle East Joins Mala’a Membership Network 

On March 24, 2024, HSBC Middle East entered into a membership agreement with the Oman Credit & Financial Information Centre (Mala’a) to become a Banking sector member.  The agreement outlines Mala’a’s provision of a centralized repository of credit and financial data aimed at aiding members in evaluating the creditworthiness of their clientele. This strategic measure […]

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November 16, 2023

Bilateral Agreement for the Exchange of Credit Information between Oman Credit Information Center (Mala’a) and the Kuwait Credit Information Network Company

Oman Credit and Financial Information Centre (Mala’a) has entered into a bilateral Agreement for the Exchange of Credit Information with its counterpart the Kuwait Credit Information Network Company (Ci-Net). This general objective of the agreement is to promote the facilitation of the exchange of credit-related information among Gulf Arab nations, aligning with the decision of […]

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June 15, 2023

Oman Credit and Financial Information Center wins the Excellence Award for providing credit information services

Oman Credit and Financial Information Centre (Mala’a) has received an Award for Excellence in Credit Information Services at the New Age Banking Summit by OER Magazine. Mala’a is the official source for credit and financial information through credit reports and credit scores. The credit parameters make for crucial criterion that determines eligibility to obtain credit […]

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April 4, 2022

Mala’a and the National Center for Financial Information Sign a Cooperation Program

Oman Credit & Financial Information Centre (Mala’a) and the National Center for Financial Information signed a cooperation program to collaborate on significant aspects of Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism (AML-CFT) laws on Tuesday, March 8th, 2022, at a formal event held at NCFI headquarter. The Program was signed by Mr. Bassam Al Jamali, […]

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April 4, 2022

Mala’a wins the Global Business Outlook 2021 Award for the “Fastest Growing Consumer & Commercial Credit Information Reporting in the GCC”

Oman Credit and Financial Information Centre (Mala’a) won the Global Business Outlook Award for the “Fastest Growing Consumer & Commercial Credit Information Reporting in the GCC” for the year 2021. The achievement is a testament for Mala’a’s efforts in developing the credit system in the Sultanate since its inception in 2019 with the support of […]

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March 7, 2022

Appointing Mr. Bassam Al Jamali a General Manager to Oman Credit and Financial Information Centre (Mala’a)

The Central Bank of Oman management and Board of Governors, appointed Mr. Bassam Al Jamali a General Manager to Oman Credit and Financial Information Centre (Mala’a) on November 21st.  Mr. Bassam Bin Tariq Bin Abdul Redha Al Jamali brings in a vast experience of over 24 years in the Central Bank of Oman in the […]

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August 9, 2021

Mala’a offers Credit Score to assist Credit Risk Management in the Financial sector

MUSCAT, July 1: Oman Credit and Financial Information Centre (Mala’a) offers Credit Bureau services to enhance the creditworthiness of the individuals and corporates in the Sultanate in line with Oman Vision 2040, said Mala’a’s Managing Director Mr. Aadil Al Saadi. This supports financial inclusion by ensuring responsible financing in addition to improved credit risk management. […]

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August 9, 2021

Mala’a received 740,000 Credit Report applications received in 2020, and 37 Membership Agreements signed so far

Muscat- June  Oman Credit and Financial Information Center (Mala’) was established in 2019 by Royal decree 38\2019 as the first pillar of the Central Bank of Oman’s 2019-2021 Strategy to enhance the business environment towards implementing Oman 2040 Vision. The center offers credit and financial reports and scores for individuals and corporates and aims to be Oman’s national […]

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November 29, 2020

Oman Credit and Information Centre Signs an MoU with Jusoor Foundation

Muscat\ Oman Credit and Financial Information Center (Mala’a) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Jusoor Foundation on November 29th 2020 that states providing credit and financial information about Jusoor Foundation’s service providers, individuals and supplying or project executing corporates. The information will be used to assess the clients’ solvency and creditworthiness as stipulated in the […]

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November 11, 2020

Oman Credit and Information Center Signs an MoU with the Ministry of Social Development

Muscat\ Oman Credit and Financial Information Center (Mala’a) signed a memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Social Development on November 8th 2020, to provide the MoSD with Mala’a Report and Mala’a Score for individuals and corporates. The MoU aims at assisting the ministry to evaluate the creditworthiness of its consumers and beneficiaries, in order […]

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March 31, 2024

HSBC Middle East Joins Mala’a Membership Network 

On March 24, 2024, HSBC Middle East entered into a membership agreement with the Oman Credit & Financial Information Centre (Mala’a) to become a Banking sector member.  The agreement outlines Mala’a’s provision of a centralized repository of credit and financial data aimed at aiding members in evaluating the creditworthiness of their clientele. This strategic measure […]

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November 16, 2023

Bilateral Agreement for the Exchange of Credit Information between Oman Credit Information Center (Mala’a) and the Kuwait Credit Information Network Company

Oman Credit and Financial Information Centre (Mala’a) has entered into a bilateral Agreement for the Exchange of Credit Information with its counterpart the Kuwait Credit Information Network Company (Ci-Net). This general objective of the agreement is to promote the facilitation of the exchange of credit-related information among Gulf Arab nations, aligning with the decision of […]

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June 15, 2023

Oman Credit and Financial Information Center wins the Excellence Award for providing credit information services

Oman Credit and Financial Information Centre (Mala’a) has received an Award for Excellence in Credit Information Services at the New Age Banking Summit by OER Magazine. Mala’a is the official source for credit and financial information through credit reports and credit scores. The credit parameters make for crucial criterion that determines eligibility to obtain credit […]

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