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OQ, Oman’s global energy investment group, has reinforced investor confidence and highlighted its role as a driver of sustainable financial transformation through its inaugural Capital Markets Day (CMD) and its participation as Mega Sponsor of the Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) Annual Conference 2025, both held in Muscat this week.

The Capital Markets Day, held on September 23, brought together more than 200 institutional investors, analysts, and market leaders. The following day, OQ took centre stage at MEIRA 2025, which gathered over 900 participants and 100 institutional investors, positioning Oman as a rising hub for regional and international capital markets dialogue.

OQ subsidiaries strengthen market confidence

OQ’s listed subsidiaries now represent over 30% of the Muscat Stock Exchange’s (MSX) total capitalisation, exceeding OMR 4 billion, with OMR 212 million in dividends distributed year-to-date. Their combined performance underlines OQ’s role as a benchmark for investor confidence and market liquidity in Oman.

Each subsidiary showcased its strengths:

• OQ Exploration & Production (OQEP) highlighted dividends, share buy-back programmes, and growth opportunities.

• OQ Gas Networks (OQGN) emphasized its regulated model and stable long-term cash flows.

• OQ Base Industries (OQBI) showcased financial discipline, governance, and growth strategy.

• Abraj Energy Services presented its operational scale and investment-ready profile.

• Musandam Power Company (MPC) reaffirmed its reliable dividend record in Oman’s power sector.

These performances reflect the group’s unified investment narrative and its pivotal role in economic diversification under Oman Vision 2040.

Driving transparency and investor engagement

In his remarks, Ashraf Hamed Al Mamari, Group CEO of OQ, said:

“By convening OQ’s Capital Markets Day in conjunction with MEIRA 2025, we are reinforcing our commitment to open, data-driven dialogue with the investor community. These platforms entrench transparency, deepen market liquidity, and bolster Oman’s standing as a credible, long-term investment destination.”

Azzan Al Abdullatif, Chief Portfolio Officer of OQ, added:

“Building trust demands continuous dialogue with investors. Guided by OQ’s Portfolio function, we have introduced measures to strengthen engagement, including establishing dedicated investor relations units, interactive sessions on financial performance, and rigorous disclosures in alignment with global best practices.”

A catalyst for financial transformation

OQ’s leadership in Oman’s capital markets follows the successful listing of four IPOs in the past two years, which added over 6 billion shares to trading volumes, diversified sectors, and attracted sustained international capital inflows. These developments have strengthened liquidity, transparency, and Oman’s position as a regional hub for investment dialogue.

As part of CMD, OQ also organized a site visit to its industrial assets in Suhar, providing investors direct insight into the group’s infrastructure base and investment capacity that support Oman’s diversification goals under Vision 2040.

Through its participation at both events, OQ underscored its dual objective: delivering sustainable returns for today while charting the path for tomorrow’s energy systems.

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