A partnership between Gibbles for Asset Management and E.F. to include indicators funds linking Gulf markets to China
Source: Al Roya (الرؤية)
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The story in brief
Muscat - Vision: Jabal Asset Management Company and e-Fund signed a memorandum of understanding to launch the strategic partnership that provides for the development and listing of a group of exchange-traded funds, during the summit hosted by Jabal Asset Management Company and e-Fund signed a memorandum of understanding to launch the strategic partnership that provides for the development and listing of a group of exchange-traded funds, during the summit hosted by Hong Kong. This partnership comes within the framework of efforts made to strengthen the ties between the financial markets in the Sultanate of Oman, the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Hong Kong and China.
Detailed summary
Muscat - Vision: Jabal Asset Management Company and e-Fund signed a memorandum of understanding to launch the strategic partnership that provides for the development and listing of a group of exchange-traded funds, during the summit hosted by Jabal Asset Management Company and e-Fund signed a memorandum of understanding to launch the strategic partnership that provides for the development and listing of a group of exchange-traded funds, during the summit hosted by Hong Kong. This partnership comes within the framework of efforts made to strengthen the ties between the financial markets in the Sultanate of Oman, the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Hong Kong and China. The memorandum of understanding stipulates that the two companies will cooperate in establishing investment channels linking investors in Oman, the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and Chinese investors, as the strong regional presence of both companies will contribute to facilitating investments between the two regions, and open the way for investors to have direct access to two of the fastest growing economies in the world.
Issa Al Battashi, General Manager of Jabal Asset Management Company, said: “This partnership with eFund opens new horizons for the flow of investments between the Gulf markets and China. Our extensive experience in the Omani market and emerging markets, and eFund’s established presence in China and Hong Kong, will contribute to providing innovative investment opportunities linking the most economically vital regions of the world.” Jabal Asset Management is an Omani company specialized in managing investments in emerging markets, licensed by the Financial Services Authority in the Sultanate of Oman to practice investment management and financial brokerage.
The company manages eight investment funds, in addition to investment portfolios with discretionary powers and customized investment solutions, covering the categories of stocks, fixed income, real estate and private equity in the Sultanate of Oman, the Gulf states, China, India and other emerging markets around the world. The company also provides its services through its application “J Invest”, which is its digital platform that combines brokerage and asset management services, and allows clients to open accounts electronically and invest in emerging markets with easy steps. E-Fund Management (Hong Kong) Limited (“E-Fund Hong Kong”) was established in 2008 and is licensed by the Hong Kong Securities and Exchange Commission to provide securities trading, advisory and asset management services. E-Fund Hong Kong is wholly owned by E-Fund Management Limited (“E-Fund”), which was established in 2001. As of the end of June 2026, the assets under management of E-Fund and its subsidiaries had exceeded CNY 4.3 trillion.
eFund Hong Kong offers integrated asset management services including fixed income, equities, index funds and alternative investment solutions to investors around the world, and its award-winning investment products are recognized by global leaders such as Morningstar, Lipper, Asian Investor and Benchmark.
Background & context
This story sits within Oman's broader reform agenda and efforts to grow Capital Markets as a pillar of non-oil GDP. The region benefits from supportive energy prices, expansionary government budgets, and rising interest from sovereign wealth funds and foreign investors.
Key numbers & facts
- As of the end of June 2026, the assets under management of E-Fund and its subsidiaries had exceeded CNY 4.3 trillion. eFund Hong Kong offers integrated asset management services including fixed income, equities, index funds and alternative investment solutions to investors around the world, and its award-winning investment products are recognized by global leaders such as Morningstar, Lipper, Asian Investor and Benchmark.
Key points
- Muscat - Vision: Jabal Asset Management Company and e-Fund signed a memorandum of understanding to launch the strategic partnership that provides for the development and listing of a group of exchange-traded funds, during the summit hosted by Jabal Asset Management Company and e-Fund signed a memorandum of understanding to launch the strategic partnership that provides for the development and listing of a group of exchange-traded funds, during the summit hosted by Hong Kong.
- This partnership comes within the framework of efforts made to strengthen the ties between the financial markets in the Sultanate of Oman, the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Hong Kong and China.
Why this matters
This matters because activity in Capital Markets, Banking shapes capital flows, hiring and investor sentiment across Oman.
Economic & market impact
Potential impact: - Listed GCC equities and indices may see direct trading reaction. - Banks may see shifts in mortgage, project finance and corporate lending pipelines.
GCC angle
For the rest of the GCC, this is a signal on the pace of activity in Capital Markets, Banking. Capital flows and regulatory decisions in one Gulf state typically travel across borders given the similar economic structures and the coordination inside the GCC framework.
Risks & uncertainty
There is uncertainty around the read-through: projections can be moved by swings in oil prices, by US monetary policy tightening that most GCC central banks track via dollar pegs, and by regional geopolitical events. Headline numbers may also be revised when subsequent official data is published.
What happens next?
Watch for upcoming disclosures from listed names in Capital Markets, Banking, official macro releases for Oman, and any commentary from regulators or sovereign wealth funds. Tharwa will refresh this briefing as new public information becomes available.
Sources used
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