Times Of Oman, 11 August 2025: Oman’s Financial Services Authority has unveiled a new regulatory framework for a Promising Companies Market, establishing a dedicated sub-market within the Muscat Stock Exchange.

The newly implemented regulations introduce simplified listing requirements designed specifically for private, family-owned, and small to medium-sized enterprises. Key features include flexible initial requirements, with companies needing to demonstrate specified annual growth rates and maintain a minimum number of shareholders.

Under the new framework, eligible companies must meet standardised criteria and pay fixed, published fees to gain market access. The regulations outline specific listing mechanisms and disclosure requirements tailored to growth-stage companies. It also includes provisions for companies to transition gradually to the main market as they mature.

The initiative creates a specialised financing channel that allows qualifying businesses to access capital through a regulated exchange environment. Companies interested in listing can explore these new financing options through the designated market platform.

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