Muscat, March 29, 2026: The Muscat Stock Exchange showed steady gains today as the MSX 30 Index rose 0.77 percent. The index closed at 8,028.88 points, up 61.3 points from Friday’s 7,967.60, reflecting growing investor confidence.
Trading activity totaled 65.13 million Omani rials, slightly lower than the previous session’s 67.01 million rials. Despite the small decline in value, market sentiment remained positive throughout the day.
The market capitalization of listed companies increased by 0.244 percent, reaching approximately 37.56 billion Omani rials. Analysts attribute this rise to steady gains in key sectors and renewed interest from both local and foreign investors.
Non-Omani investors purchased stocks worth 6.636 million rials, accounting for 10.19 percent of total purchases. Meanwhile, non-Omani sales reached 5.613 million rials, or 8.62 percent. The net foreign investment increased by 1.022 million rials, equivalent to 1.57 percent, signaling confidence in the Muscat market.
Several sectors contributed to the overall rise in the index, with banking and industrial shares showing notable gains. Market observers noted that the positive movement reflects ongoing economic stability and investor optimism in Oman.
The slight drop in trading value indicates that some investors exercised caution, even as overall market sentiment improved. Analysts suggest this may be due to global uncertainties and cautious positioning ahead of upcoming financial announcements.
Experts expect the Muscat Stock Exchange to maintain moderate growth if domestic economic indicators continue supporting corporate performance. Continued foreign investment could further enhance liquidity and market depth.
The steady performance today demonstrates resilience among Omani companies and sustained investor confidence in the region. Traders and market participants are closely monitoring sector-specific developments to guide their investment strategies.
