Muscat Overseas
Muscat business group founded by the Al Mashani family in the early 1970s; runs operating companies and holds stakes in Omani banks, insurers, manufacturers, schools and logistics firms.
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Family & background
- FAMILY
- Al Mashani family
- HEADQUARTERS
- Muscat, Oman
- FOUNDED
- 1972
- OUTSIDE CAPITAL
- No — own capital only
Investment approach
- SECTORS
- FintechIndustrial & ManufacturingEducationFood & AgricultureReal Estate & PropTechMedia & EntertainmentMobility & Logistics
- GEOGRAPHY
- OmanMiddle East
- ROUTES
- Companies (own capital)
- STRATEGIES
- Direct investments
Overview
Muscat Overseas Group is an Omani business group founded by the Al Mashani family in the early 1970s, with more than two dozen companies across 15 business verticals, from dealerships and distribution to media, travel and hospitality. Alongside its operating companies it holds investments in Omani and regional assets in banking and financial services, insurance, industry and manufacturing, education, food and agriculture and logistics, including stakes in Bank Muscat, Bank Dhofar and Dhofar Insurance. Its founder and chairman is Mustahail bin Ahmed Al Mashani.
Investment thesis
Long-term value through investments in critical Omani and regional assets, aligned with national economic priorities and Oman Vision 2040, especially the knowledge economy and manufacturing.
Holdings & investments (21)
- Bank Muscat SAOGFintech
- Bank Dhofar SAOGFintech
- Al Omaniya Financial Services SAOGFintech
- Oman Investment & Finance Co. SAOGFintech
- Dhofar Insurance SAOGFintech
- AON Majan LLCFintech
- Muscat Thread Mills SAOGIndustrial & Manufacturing
- Al Tamman Ferro Alloys (FZC) LLCIndustrial & Manufacturing
- Modern Salt Industries & Trading Co. LLCIndustrial & Manufacturing
- Computer Stationery Industry SAOGIndustrial & Manufacturing
- Oman Abrasives LLCIndustrial & Manufacturing
- Dhofar University SAOCEducation
- English Education Management Company LLCEducation
- Gulf Mushroom Products Co. SAOGFood & Agriculture
- Dhofar Cattle Feed SAOGFood & Agriculture
- Transworld Logistics LLCMobility & Logistics
- Omani Integrated Logistic Services SAOCMobility & Logistics
- Dhofar International Development & Investment Holding SAOG
- Al Madina Real Estate Co. SAOCReal Estate & PropTech
- Sameena Capital Investments LimitedFintech
- SecuradoSoftware & SaaS
People
Frequently asked questions
Muscat Overseas is a family holding based in Muscat, Oman, founded in 1972.
Muscat Overseas invests on behalf of the Al Mashani family family.
Muscat Overseas invests its own capital into companies. Its stated asset mix includes direct investments.
Muscat Overseas invests in Fintech, Industrial & Manufacturing, Education, Food & Agriculture, Real Estate & PropTech, Media & Entertainment and Mobility & Logistics.
Key people at Muscat Overseas include Mustahail bin Ahmed Al Mashani (Founder and Chairman) and Salim bin Mustahail Al Mashani (Vice Chairman).
Muscat Overseas's holdings and investments include Bank Muscat SAOG, Bank Dhofar SAOG, Al Omaniya Financial Services SAOG, Oman Investment & Finance Co. SAOG, Dhofar Insurance SAOG, AON Majan LLC, Muscat Thread Mills SAOG and Al Tamman Ferro Alloys (FZC) LLC, among others.
No. Muscat Overseas invests its own capital and does not raise money from outside investors.