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Royal Oman Police Holds Anti-Money Laundering Workshop

12/07/2024

Directorate General of Customs of the ROP concluded a workshop on the role of customs in combating money laundering, which was held at the Muscat International Airport Customs Department during the period from 8th to 11th July, 2024.

Oman participates in the 38th MENAFATF plenary meeting

06/06/2024

The National Counterterrorism Committee (NCTC) participated, as part of the Sultanate of Oman's delegation, in the 38th plenary meeting of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force which was held in the Kingdom of Bahrain during the period (19th – 23rd) May 2024.

NCTC participates in awareness session organized by Ministry of Social Development

06/06/2024

The National Counterterrorism Committee (NCTC) participated in the awareness workshop organized by the Ministry of Social Development on 5th June 2024 on "Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing." The workshop was attended by a number of the Ministry's specialists and representatives of civil society institutions. The workshop was aimed at enhancing the understanding of the risks of money laundering and terrorism financing, patterns of targeting the civil society institutions by terrorist entities, and the preventive measures taken by the Sultanate of Oman to address these crimes; in addition to informing the society about the methods of reporting targeted financial suspicions.

Oman’s National Centre for Financial Information signs MoU with Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU)

05/06/2024

The National Centre for Financial Information (NCFI) and Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) have signed today, Monday, June 3rd 2024 a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in the field of exchange of information related to money laundering, associated predicate offenses and terrorism financing to enhance mutual cooperation, coordinate efforts and benefit from experiences and expertise. The MOU has been inked during the Plenary of The Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) held in Paris.

Oman’s National Centre for Financial Information signs MoU with Libya’s FIU

23/05/2024

The National Centre for Financial Information (NCFI) signed on 22nd May 2024 a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Libya`s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in the field of the exchange of information related to money laundering, associated predicate offenses and terrorism financing with the aim of enhancing mutual cooperation aspects, coordinate efforts, as well as the exchange of information, practices and experiences.

Terrorism Finance Targeting Center Holds Discussions on the Financial System in the South Region

16/05/2024

The National Counterterrorism Committee (NCTC) participated on 15th May, 2024, in discussions organized by the Terrorism Financing Targeting Center (TFTC) on assessing the status of the financial system in the South Region and its ability to confront the financing attacks and security breaches by terrorist financiers. The discussions were held at the Center's headquarters in Riyadh.

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.