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Oman’s No 2 bank Sohar International to open representative office in Hong Kong this week

Oman’s No 2 bank Sohar International to open representative office in Hong Kong this week
South China Morning Post Wednesday 09 September 2026, 02:00 UTC By Zoe SL Chan 1 min read
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Sohar International Bank, Oman’s second-largest bank by total assets, will open a local representative office in Hong Kong this week, according to sources, underlining the city’s role as a stable financial hub amid Middle East conflicts. CEO Abdulwahid Mohamed Al Murshidi will visit Hong Kong for the office’s opening ceremony on Thursday morning, according to a source, who requested anonymity as the information was private. The new office, located at Cheung Kong Center II in Central,...

Sohar International Bank, Oman’s second-largest bank by total assets, will open a local representative office in Hong Kong this week, according to sources, underlining the city’s role as a stable financial hub amid Middle East conflicts. CEO Abdulwahid Mohamed Al Murshidi will visit Hong Kong for the office’s opening ceremony on Thursday morning, according to a source, who requested anonymity as the information was private. The new office, located at Cheung Kong Center II in Central, represents... [Image text:] Sohar internctienal Ueal
Oman (LOCATION) Sohar International (ORG) Hong Kong (LOCATION) Sohar International Bank (ORG) Middle East (LOCATION) Abdulwahid Mohamed Al Murshidi (PERSON) Cheung Kong Center II (LOCATION) Central (LOCATION)
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