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FATF publishes the Mutual Evaluation Report on the Sultanate of Oman.

19/12/2024

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published the results of its 2024 Mutual Evaluation Report on the Sultanate of Oman. The report assessed the effectiveness of measures implemented by Oman to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing, as well as Oman’s level of compliance with FATF recommendations. The evaluation was based on an onsite visit conducted in January and February 2024. The report affirmed that the Sultanate of Oman demonstrates a high level of compliance with international standards related to combating money laundering and terrorist financing, ranking among the highest in the Middle East and North Africa region.

NCTC participates in the 39th General Meeting of MENAFATF

24/11/2024

The National Counter-Terrorism Committee (NCTC) participated, as part of the Omani delegation, in the 39th Plenary Meeting of the Financial Action Task Force for the Middle East and North Africa (MENAFATF), held during the period (16th – 21st) November 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. During the General Meeting of the Group, the Mutual Evaluation Report on the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Systems for the Sultanate of Oman was reviewed and approved.

NCFI Signs MoU with the Moroccan’s ANRF

18/11/2024

The National Financial Information Center (NCFI) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Moroccan National Financial Intelligence Authority (ANRF) in the field of exchanging information on money laundering, its predicate offences, and terrorist financing. The MoU is aimed at enhancing aspects of joint cooperation, coordinating efforts and exchanging experiences and expertise.

NCFI Signs MoU with the Syrian Financial Information Unit

18/11/2024

The National Financial Information Center (NCFI) signed on 17th November 2024 a memorandum of understanding with the Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Commission of the Syrian Arab Republic in the field of exchanging information related to money laundering, related predicate offences and terrorist financing, with the aim of enhancing aspects of joint cooperation, coordinating efforts and benefiting from experience and expertise.

NCTC Participates in a Seminar on "Best Practices on TFS & Sanctions Evasion"

07/11/2024

The National Counter-Terrorism Committee (NCTC) participated in Seminar titled "Best Practices to Implement Targeted Financial Sanctions and Sanctions Evasion" organized by the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF). The seminar was held in cooperation with the Executive Office for Control and Non-Proliferation in the United Arab Emirates during the period (4th – 6th) November 2024.

NCTC takes part in the Kuwait Phase of Dushanbe Process

06/11/2024

The National Counter-Terrorism Committee (NCTC) participated in the fourth high-level conference on “Strengthening International Counter-Terrorism Cooperation and Building Agile Border Security Mechanisms – The Kuwait Phase of the Dushanbe Process”. The conference was organized by the State of Kuwait in cooperation with the Republic of Tajikistan and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) during the period (4th – 5th) November 2024. It was also attended by ministers and representatives of UN specialized agencies, as well as representatives from international and regional organizations, and other civil society organizations.

National Counter-Terrorism Committee participates in the General Meeting of the FATF

23/10/2024

The National Counter-Terrorism Committee participates as part of the delegation of the Sultanate of Oman in the general meeting of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) held in Paris during the period (21st-25th) October 2024. During the meeting, the report of the Sultanate of Oman on the regimes of combating money laundering and terrorist financing will be discussed.

NCTC takes part in the International Conference on Victims of Terrorism

10/10/2024

The National Counter-Terrorism Committee (NCTC) participated in the International Conference on Victims of Terrorism, which was held in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, during the period (8th – 9th) October 2024. The Conference aimed to raise awareness among younger generations about the impact of terrorism and to contribute to the strengthening of global policies to express solidarity with victims of terrorism. It also explored promoting a culture of peace, and has advocated for a comprehensive approach to support the needs of victims of terrorism. The conference was attended by over 300 participants, including experts, representatives of the UN member states as well as international organizations, civil society institutions, victims of terrorism, academic experts, and scholars.

NCTC participates in the 17th meeting of executive working groups

09/10/2024

Building on the efforts of combating terrorism, the National Counter-Terrorism Committee (NCTC) participated, on 8th October 2024, in the 17th meeting of the executive working groups. The meeting was facilitated by the General Secretariat of Arab Interior Ministers Council.