Muscat:The Network Forum Middle East 2026 commenced today in Muscat, hosted by the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) in collaboration with Muscat Clearing and Depository (MCD). The event brings together representatives from regional and international capital markets and financial institutions.
According to Oman News Agency, the forum aims to discuss key developments and emerging trends in the financial sector, exchange expertise, and strengthen opportunities for cooperation and partnerships among capital market institutions. The first day featured specialized discussions covering topics such as 'Vision 2040, Regulatory Development and Future Market Modernisation,' 'Local and Regional Economic Outlook,' and 'Product Innovation in GCC Capital Markets.' Discussions also addressed the role of emerging technologies with sessions on 'Tokenisation Hype, Opportunity or Market Transformation?' and 'Digital Assets, Crypto Custody and the Future of Asset Servicing.'
The forum provides a platform for exchanging perspectives and expertise on the future of capital markets, showcasing regional and international experiences in developing financial services and improving operational efficiency. It also offers an opportunity to explore ways to strengthen cooperation among financial institutions and respond to the rapid transformations occurring across the sector.
Badr Hamoud Al Hinai, Chief Operating Officer of Muscat Stock Exchange, emphasized the significance of the forum, stating that it reflects the commitment to positioning Oman as a hub for dialogue and knowledge exchange in the financial sector. Mohammed Said Al Abri, Chief Executive Officer of Muscat Clearing and Depository, highlighted the importance of the forum in enhancing Oman's presence in regional and international dialogue and supporting the development of Oman's capital market infrastructure.
The forum will continue tomorrow with sessions focusing on 'Driving Regional Market Integration and Cross-Border Investment' and 'Accelerating Post-Trade Efficiency The Road to T+1 and Beyond.' These discussions aim to enhance post-trade efficiency and examine the future of Middle East capital markets and post-trade services across the region.