Muscat – The combined capital of investment and real estate funds in Oman surged 89.9% to RO1.2bn in 2025, fuelled by robust growth in investment funds, according to data released by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).

Investment funds accounted for the bulk of the increase, with capital more than doubling to RO993.7mn, up 125.4% from RO440.8mn in 2024.

Real estate funds also recorded steady growth, with capital rising 7.4% to RO203.9mn, compared with RO190mn a year earlier, reflecting continued investor interest in property-backed investment vehicles.

The sector also posted strong growth in assets. Net assets attributable to unit holders in investment and real estate funds climbed 71.9% to RO1.36bn in 2025 from RO793.69mn in the previous year.

Investment funds led the expansion, with net assets increasing 94.6% to more than RO1.14bn, while real estate fund assets rose 6.6% to RO218.2mn.

Profitability strengthened across both segments. Combined net profits of investment and real estate funds increased 82.1% to RO57.3mn in 2025 from RO31.49mn a year earlier.

Investment funds recorded the strongest earnings growth, with profits soaring 162.5% to around RO41mn. Real estate funds posted a 2.9% rise in profits to RO16.34mn, supported by stable returns from underlying property assets.

The FSA said it continues to enhance the regulatory framework for investment and real estate funds through measures aimed at improving investor protection, disclosure, transparency and corporate governance.

The authority is also working to align the sector with international best practices, diversify investment products and broaden the investor base as part of efforts to strengthen Oman’s non-banking financial sector and support long-term capital market development.