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Sharakah

Sharakah is a Closed Joint Stock Company in Oman, established in 1998, that supports the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through financial solutions, advisory services, and capacity-building programs.

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Overview

What Sharakah does

What Sharakah is

Sharakah is a Closed Joint Stock Company in Oman, established in 1998, that supports the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through financial solutions, advisory services, and capacity-building programs.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

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Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Grant Maker
Founded
Founded in 1998
Approximate age
About 28 years
Structured capabilities
Grantor · Community
Last reviewed
April 1, 2026

Official channels

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Capability profile

Sharakah as a grantor

Grant thesis

Sharakah aims to empower entrepreneurs and enhance the sustainability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Oman through financial and advisory services.

Focus narrative

Sharakah focuses on developing the SME sector in Oman by providing tailored financial solutions, capacity building programs, and advisory services. The organization emphasizes supporting local entrepreneurs to foster economic growth and sustainability within the region.

Value and support

Beyond funding, Sharakah provides advisory services and capacity building programs to help entrepreneurs effectively plan and execute their business strategies.

Grant economics

Dilutive
No
Nonprofit only
Yes

Eligibility and fit

Stages
Pre-seed · Seed
Audience
Founders
Regions
AsiaMENA

Process and recipient context

Application process

Sharakah offers a structured approach to grant-making, focusing on financial solutions and capacity building for SMEs. Entrepreneurs can engage with Sharakah through workshops and initiatives designed to enhance their business skills and capabilities.

Capability profile

Sharakah as a community

Community overview

Sharakah is a not-for-profit organization established in 1998, based in Muscat, Oman. It operates as a Closed Joint Stock Company and focuses on developing the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector in Oman. The organization aims to empower entrepreneurs and enhance the sustainability of their businesses through various financial and advisory services.

Community focus

Sharakah provides a range of services aimed at supporting SMEs, including financial solutions, capacity building, and advisory solutions. The organization emphasizes supporting local entrepreneurs and fostering economic growth within Oman.

Member value

Members benefit from tailored financial solutions, capacity building programs to enhance their skills, and advisory services to assist in effective business planning and execution.

Membership

Recorded members
180
Pricing models
free

Format and cadence

Modality
in-person
Schedule
rolling-admissions
Commitment
light

Availability

Membership state
Accepting

Audience and fit

Audience
Founders · Operators
Benefits
mentorship and network-access
Program types
community
Selection criteria
open
Regions
Asia

Community activity

Events and activity

Sharakah participates in various events to promote SME development, including COMEX 2023, an exhibition focused on technology and digital transformation, and Omani Industry Day, celebrated annually to promote the industrial sector.

Notable members

Ali bin Ahmed Muqaibal - CEO; Hani Mohammed Al Zubair - Chairman; Said Salim Al Sahib - Vice Chairman; Rashad Jaffar Al Shaikh - Director; Qais Mahmood Al-Khonji - Director.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

April 1, 2026

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