The Central Bank of Oman has appointed Sulaiman Al Harthy as Manager of the Shari’ah Compliance Oversight Department. The appointment reinforces the bank’s focus on strengthening Shari’ah governance and supporting the continued development of Islamic finance in the Sultanate of Oman.
In his new role, Al Harthy will contribute to strengthening Shari’ah governance and compliance across the Islamic financial sector. His responsibilities include enhancing supervisory practices, supporting the Higher Shari’ah Supervisory Authority, and promoting greater consistency and effectiveness across Islamic financial institutions.
Role supports Shari’ah governance and compliance
According to the announcement, Al Harthy will help advance Shari’ah governance and regulatory oversight within Oman’s Islamic finance sector. His work will focus on supporting the Central Bank of Oman’s supervisory responsibilities while reinforcing compliance standards across the industry.
The announcement also highlights his commitment to contributing to the continued development of Islamic finance in Oman. In addition, he expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him and acknowledged the colleagues, mentors and leaders who supported his professional journey.
Central Bank of Oman reinforces Islamic Finance Oversight
The new position centres on strengthening governance frameworks and improving compliance practices across the country’s Islamic financial sector. The role also includes supporting the Higher Shari’ah Supervisory Authority and encouraging greater consistency in supervisory activities.
The appointment reflects the Central Bank of Oman’s continued focus on maintaining effective Shari’ah compliance oversight within the financial system. However, the announcement does not provide details about Al Harthy’s previous position, an effective appointment date or the bank’s wider leadership structure.
Focus remains on regulatory development efforts
The announcement presents the appointment as part of the Central Bank of Oman’s ongoing oversight of Islamic finance. It does not include additional information about reporting lines, organisational changes or strategic initiatives linked to the role.
No further executive comments or details about the appointment process were included in the source. The announcement instead focuses on the responsibilities of the position and its contribution to Shari’ah governance and supervisory oversight across Oman’s Islamic financial sector.
