Muscat: The National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Future Cities, a subsidiary of Omantel Group, to strengthen cooperation in advanced technical fields supporting digital transformation across the Sultanate.
The agreement focuses on data cleaning and processing to ensure high quality, alongside the development of solutions based on artificial intelligence technologies. It was signed by Dr. Khalifa Abdullah Al Barwani, CEO of NCSI, and Eng. Abdullah Rashid Al Badi, CEO of Future Cities.
Dr. Al Barwani said the MoU forms part of NCSI’s broader efforts to build strategic partnerships with national entities in AI and data quality improvement. He noted that the collaboration will enable the Centre to adopt innovative tools for developing and analysing statistical data, enhancing its ability to provide accurate indicators for policymakers and decision-makers.
Eng. Al Badi said the agreement marks a major step in expanding Future Cities’ role as a technical partner for government institutions. He explained that the partnership will leverage the company’s capabilities in data cleaning and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to strengthen Oman’s national data ecosystem.
He added that combining the expertise of both parties will support the creation of innovative smart solutions, improve the efficiency of government services, and advance smart city initiatives.
The agreement aligns with national efforts to accelerate digital transformation and harness future technologies, reinforcing Oman’s readiness in big data, artificial intelligence, and smart city applications.
