Central Bank of Tunisia Announces Inclusion of Omani Rial in Official Exchange Rates
The Central Bank of Tunisia announced in a note dated January 29, 2026, addressed to approved intermediaries, the integration of the Omani rial among the foreign currencies officially quoted against the Tunisian dinar. As of February 2026, the Omani rial will be included in the daily exchange rate table published by the Central Bank. This integration concerns all spot exchange operations, banknotes, negotiable instruments, and traveler's checks.
Key Points:
- The Omani rial will be officially quoted against the Tunisian dinar
- The integration will take effect as of February 2026
- The daily exchange rate table will include the Omani rial
- All spot exchange operations, banknotes, negotiable instruments, and traveler's checks will be affected by this integration
Implications:
The inclusion of the Omani rial in the official exchange rates is expected to facilitate trade and financial transactions between Tunisia and Oman. This move may also attract more investment and tourism from Oman to Tunisia, further strengthening the economic ties between the two countries.
