VOL. XXXII

NO.34

29-MAY-1989

Financial and Banking News

INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES

Omani Stock Market Opens

Oman last week inaugurated its own stock exchange, operating in its owntrading hall for one hour five days a week and trading shares in 48 listed localcompanies. The stock market is located in the basement of the CommerceMinistry and is open from 10:00-11:00 hrs daily, with floor brokers able to taketelephone orders from investors. There is also an over-the-counter markettrading shares in 23 local...