The Central Bank of Oman announced that an International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission has started in the Sultanate of Oman as part of the IMF’s regular Article IV consultations, hosted with the Ministry of Finance. The mission runs through 29 May 2025. The IMF team will meet officials and specialists from the Central Bank of Oman, the Ministry of Finance, other government entities and private-sector representatives. Discussions will cover recent economic, financial and monetary developments, medium-term prospects amid global trends and trade dynamics, fiscal and monetary policy, socioeconomic developments, the implications of global oil price fluctuations, and topics related to Oman’s ongoing fiscal and economic reforms. Following the visit, the IMF is expected to publish an Article IV report assessing key risks to Oman’s economy and providing non-binding policy recommendations.
Central Bank of Oman 2025-05-25
Central Bank of Oman hosts IMF 2025 Article IV staff mission
The Central Bank of Oman announced the commencement of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission in Oman for regular Article IV consultations. The mission will engage with various officials to discuss economic, financial, and monetary developments, fiscal and monetary policy, and the impact of global oil price fluctuations. An Article IV report with risk assessments and policy recommendations is expected post-visit.