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National Centre for Financial Information participates in first GCC FIU meeting

13/05/2024

The National Centre for Financial Information (NCFI) participated in GCC`s Financial Information Units First meeting held in Qatar, on 12 May 2024. The meeting discussed several topics related to enhancing mutual cooperation in the field of AML/CFT as well as coordination and cooperation mechanisms for information exchange.

Sultanate of Oman and the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism

13/02/2024

The Sultanate of Oman has joined the rest of the world in observing the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism (PEV Day), which was adopted by the UN General Assembly Resolution 243/77 designating February 12 of each year as the PEV Day. It aims to raise awareness of threats related to violent extremism and promote international cooperation in this matter. The Sultanate of Oman marks this occasion to reiterate its constant efforts to remain free from terrorism and violent extremism which leads to terrorism. The Omani efforts are the result of building a comprehensive legal framework concerned with countering terrorism and terrorist activities and organizations. Additionally, there have been professional and massive efforts at various levels in Oman in this field with cooperation and coordination between various institutions including Oman’s National Counter Terrorism Committee.
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Oman’s NCFI joins Egmont Group

02/02/2024

The National Center for Financial Information (NCFI) has been accepted as a member in the Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units on 1st February 2024 during the Group’s recent meeting in the Republic of Malta. This membership will enable the NCFI to exchange information on suspicious transactions with different counterpart units of the member states. Additionally, the NCFI will benefit from the training programs and workshops organized by the Group which will build the capacities and hone the skills of the NCFI staff. The membership will also enhance the Sultanate of Oman’s fulfillment of the FATF technical compliance requirements.

Seizure of a truck loaded with drones heading to Yemen

10/01/2024

The Directorate General of Customs of the Oman Royal Police managed to seize a truck at Hafeet border post, loaded with drones. The truck was crossing by the transit system coming from the United Arab Emirates and heading to the Republic of Yemen. Inspection officers discovered the shipment of the drones which were concealed in a sophisticated way inside compartments which were previously made in the truck to smuggle the drones.

Oman’s (NCFI) signs MoU with India’s (FIU)

16/12/2023

The National Center for Financial Information (NCFI) and the Financial Information Unit of the Republic of India (FIU) signed on 15th December 2023 a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on cooperation in exchanging information related to money laundering, associated predicate offences and terrorism financing.

Sultanate of Oman Participates in the 37th MENAFATF Plenary Meeting

10/12/2023

The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the National Committee for Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing, and National Counter-Terrorism Committee, participated in the 37th MENAFATF plenary meeting, which was held in Nouakchott, Mauritania during the period (4th – 5th) December 2023. The meeting has addressed a number of reports delivered by MENAFATF Working Groups, including reports of the Technical Assistance and Typologies team, and Mutual Evaluation team. The meeting has also reviewed the reports of both Financial Information Unit and Counter-Terrorism Experts’ forums. It is note-worthy that the meeting has adopted the timeframe set for the mutual evaluation process within the 2nd round as well as the follow-up schedule for both 1st and 2nd rounds.

The National Center for Financial Information ( NCFI) signed (6) six Memorandums of Understanding

05/12/2023

On the sidelines of the 37th Plenary meeting of Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) held in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Monday 4/12/2023, The National Center for Financial Information (NCFI) signed (6) six Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with each of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Palestine, Arab Republic of Egypt, Republic of Tunisia, Islamic Republic of Mauritania and the Somali Federal Republic to promote joint cooperation in the field of exchange of information related to money laundering, associated predicate offenses and terrorism financing.

The National Center for Financial Information (NCFI) in Sultanate of Oman signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Qatar Financial Information Unit (QFIU)

04/10/2023

The National Center for Financial Information (NCFI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Qatar Financial Information Unit (QFIU) in the field of information exchange related to money laundering, associated predicate offenses and terrorism financing. The signing of the MOU was signed with the aim of identifying aspects of joint cooperation, coordinating efforts and activating the necessary mechanisms for exchanging information and expertise in the field of combating money laundering, associated predicate offenses and terrorism financing.

Oman’s NCFI signs MOU with Yemen’s FIU

15/09/2023

On 14th September 2023, the National Center for Financial Information (NCFI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Financial Information Unit (FIU) of the Republic of Yemen in the field of information exchange related to money laundering, associated predicate offenses and terrorism financing. The MOU has been signed to explore and promote aspects of mutual cooperation, coordinate efforts and activate the necessary mechanisms for exchange of information and expertise in the field of money laundering and associated predicate crimes.