About us

Oman Credit and Financial Information Centre (Mala’a) was established by Royal Decree 38/2019 issued on 8th May 2019 as a financially and administratively independent entity under the supervision of the Central Bank of Oman with financial and administrative independence.

Mala’a enables access to credit through its primary products: Mala’a Credit Report, and Mala’a Credit Score for individuals and corporates.

Mala’a membership spans across several sectors including the banking and financial sector, SME Funds, and Telecom. Mala’a is also connected to several government entities as data providers, to position Mala’a as a national databank.

The establishment of the Centre comes as an important pillar of the Central Bank of Oman’s Strategy: to establish a cross-sectored National Databank that empowers Oman to transform into a knowledge-based nation.

Our Vision

To empower Oman and its people by providing credit and financial information towards building a prosperous nation and positioning Oman on the global map

Our Values

Integrity

Credibility in dealing with data and clients.

Diligence

A full-fledge team to achieve Mala’a’s vision.

Dynamic

Constant evolution and development.

Our Principles

Information Security

Information security is core to Mala’a. Cutting edge security technologies are deployed to ensure the highest level of data security. Mala’a adopts the highest standards for data, systems and network security.

Consumer Protection

Mala’a is governed by the Central Bank of Oman, ensuring the confidentially and security of consumer data as stipulated by the Omani Banking Law and the Bylaw of Royal decree 38/2019.

February 19, 2025

Mashreq Bank signs a membership Agreement with Mala’a

Mashreq Bank, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, has officially entered into a membership agreement with Oman Credit and Financial Information Centre (Mala’a), under the foreign banks category. This agreement grants Mashreq Bank access to a comprehensive database of credit and financial information, which will aid in making well-informed credit decisions, conducting financial […]

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January 28, 2025

Mala’a Signs Membership Agreement with Oman Housing Bank

In a significant step to enhance technological solutions in the credit and finance sectors, Mala’a has signed a membership agreement with Oman Housing Bank to offer the Huwiya (Electronic Know Your Customer) service. This partnership aims to simplify the process of verifying the identities of customers, whether they are Omani nationals or residents within the […]

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January 27, 2025

Mala’a Signs an Agreement with Credit Oman to Enhance Corporate Credit Assessment

Oman Credit and Financial Information Center (Mala’a) signed an agreement with Credit Oman to utilize (Murshid) service, a strategic move aimed at strengthening the ability to assess corporate creditworthiness and mitigate potential financial risks. The agreement was signed by Mrs. Manahil Jaffar, Acting General Manager of Mala’a, and Sheikh Khalil Al Harthy, CEO of Credit […]

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