Founded in 1973, the National Bank of Oman (NBO) was the first local bank in Oman. NBO has over 60 branches and 173 ATMs and Cash Deposit Machines across Oman. The bank has two international branches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.The Bank was established in the beginning of 1974, as a natural outcome of the steady evolution of monetary system in the Sultanate, as well as of the tremendous impetus in the economic activities the country witnessed, consequent of H.M Sultan taking over the reins of the nation in the year 1970.