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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.

Oman’s NCFI signs MOU with Bangladesh BFIU

11/09/2023

On 10th September 2023, the National Center for Financial Information (NCFI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) in the field of information exchange related to money laundering, associated predicate offenses and terrorism financing. The MOU was signed to explore and promote aspects of mutual cooperation, coordinate efforts and activate the necessary mechanisms for the exchange of information and expertise in the field of money laundering and associated predicate crimes.

National Counter-Terrorism Committee participated in the 33rd Meeting of Arab Counter-Terrorism Experts Group

20/08/2023

Within the framework of Arab cooperation in the field of combating terrorism, the National Counter-Terrorism Committee participated in the 33rd Meeting of Arab Counter-Terrorism Experts Group, the 3rd meeting of the technical team for documenting experiences in the field of combating terrorism, and a workshop on "Individuals and Entities' Involvement in Terrorism", which were held during the period 15th -18th August 2023 at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Arab Interior Ministers Council in Tunisia. The National Counter-Terrorism Committee presented a paper on "The Omani Experience in Combating Terrorism", which highlighted the Sultanate of Oman’s efforts in combating terrorism and its financing at the local and international levels. The paper also shed light on the pillars on which Oman’s National Counter-Terrorism Strategy is based and the procedures it takes to protect society from extremism and terrorism.

Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs Issues Ministerial Decision

07/08/2023

The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs has issued decision No (389/2023) amending some Provisions of the Executive Regulation of the Endowments Law.