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 is crucial for mitigating credit and financial hazards for banks, thereby promoting responsible lending.

As Oman’s National Data Bank, Mala’a encompasses members from the banking, financial, and telecommunications sectors, as well as SME funds. Additionally, it interfaces with key national registries like the Royal Oman Police and the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion. Mala’a furnishes its beneficiaries with comprehensive Credit Reports, empowering them to conduct thorough risk assessments of potential customers.

HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations. Their global businesses serves around 42 million customers worldwide through a network that covers 62 countries and territories.

May 26, 2025

Mala’a Launches Employment Information Service (Huwiya Ratebi) to Enhance Lending Processes and Risk Assessment

In line with Oman’s vision for digital transformation, Mala’a is proud to announce the launch of its new Employment Information Service (Huwiya Ratebi), offering unparalleled value and exclusivity. As a separate addendum to the membership agreement, the innovative service is designed to empower financial institutions with accurate, real-time employment data to accelerate lending processes, reduce […]

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Oman Credit and Financial Information Center (Mala’a) is a partner in the launch of digital platforms for Remote Trading in the Omani capital market

As part of a national initiative to simplify and promote investment in the Omani capital market, and in collaboration with the Financial Services Authority (FSA), Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX), and Istidamah Program, Mala’a is proud to support the launch of four new Remote Trading Platforms for licensed brokerage firms. These platforms, owned by Ubhar Capital, […]

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February 19, 2025

Mashreq signs a membership Agreement with Mala’a

Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, has officially entered into a membership agreement with Oman Credit and Financial Information Centre (Mala’a), under the foreign banks category. This agreement grants Mashreq access to a comprehensive database of credit and financial information, which will aid in making well-informed credit decisions, conducting financial capability assessments […]

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