Prime Highlights-
- Oman raised nearly $26 million through Treasury bills with yields reaching 3.94 percent.
- The issuance reflects improving liquidity conditions and stronger confidence in Oman’s financial position.
Key Facts-
- Treasury bills are short-term government financial instruments managed by the Central Bank of Oman.
- S&P Global Ratings maintained Oman’s sovereign rating with a stable outlook earlier this year.
Background-
Oman raised 10 million Omani rials (around $26 million) through Treasury bills in May and showed steady activity in the short-term debt market. The issuance included 91-day and 182-day Treasury bills with yields reaching 3.94 percent.
Official data showed that 4 million rials were allocated to 91-day Treasury bills with an average yield of 3.85 percent, while 6 million rials were issued through 182-day Treasury bills at an average yield of 3.94 percent. Treasury bills are short-term government instruments managed by the Central Bank of Oman to support market liquidity.
The latest issuance follows gains in sovereign returns and improvements in Oman’s economy. Earlier this year, the Oman Investment Authority announced profits of $7.8 billion for 2025, supported by gains in public markets and restructuring efforts across state-owned companies. The sovereign wealth fund also reported strong investment returns during the year.
Treasury bills play an important role in developing Oman’s domestic money market by helping establish benchmark short-term interest rates and supporting financial stability.
Analysts said the latest issuance shows growing confidence in Oman’s fiscal management and economic outlook.
In March, S&P Global Ratings maintained Oman’s sovereign rating with a stable outlook, pointing to improvements in the country’s fiscal position despite geopolitical risks in the Middle East and broader global economic uncertainty.
