The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has called on Oman to modernise its telecom law and adopt a more comprehensive digital regulatory framework to support the country’s evolving technology landscape.
The recommendation focuses on updating legacy telecom regulations to better reflect the realities of a digital economy, where services extend beyond traditional connectivity into areas such as cloud computing, digital platforms, and data-driven services. A revised framework would aim to improve market flexibility, encourage competition, and attract investment.
The ITU highlighted the need for policies that support innovation while ensuring effective governance of emerging technologies, including data protection, cybersecurity, and digital services regulation. Aligning regulatory structures with global best practices is seen as essential to maintaining competitiveness.
Oman has been actively advancing its digital transformation agenda, with increasing investment in telecom infrastructure, digital services, and e-government platforms. However, regulatory modernisation is viewed as a critical next step to unlock further growth.
The move reflects a broader global trend where countries are rethinking telecom laws to address convergence between telecom, technology, and digital services.
Editor’s Note:
Regulatory modernisation is becoming a key enabler of digital economy growth. Oman’s next phase will depend on how quickly it can align telecom laws with the realities of platform-driven and data-centric ecosystems.
