Muscat Stock Exchange Sees 110% Surge in Trading in October
—17 November 2025
Dr. Yousuf bin Khamis Al-Mabsali announced that the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) recorded unprecedented growth in October 2025, with the total trading value reaching 1.074 billion Omani rials (USD 2.79 billion)—an increase of more than 110% compared to September.
From January to October 2025, total trading value reached 3.495 billion Omani rials (USD 9.10 billion), up from 1.024 billion rials (USD 2.67 billion) during the same period last year.
This strong performance is driven by several key factors: the improvement of Oman’s credit rating, lower interest rates, increased liquidity from investment funds and companies, the listing of new firms in strategic sectors, expansion of online trading systems, digital-transformation initiatives, and strengthened market regulations and transparency. The decline in bank deposit returns has also encouraged more individuals to shift towards stock investment.
The Muscat Stock Exchange is currently preparing for an upgrade to the emerging-market category and the launch of a dedicated market for small and medium-sized enterprises. The government also plans to introduce new IPOs in the tourism and fisheries sectors—steps expected to further boost liquidity and investor confidence.
