Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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The Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO) has expanded its partnership with Oman to boost digital innovation, startup growth, and cross-border data governance. Through initiatives like STRIDE and the Digital FDI project with the WEF, Oman is being positioned as a leading regional destination for digital investment.
Bahrain’s Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, joined GCC and DCO meetings in Kuwait to strengthen regional digital cooperation, innovation, and sustainable development. Bilateral talks with Saudi Arabia and the DCO further advanced plans for AI, telecom, and digital economy collaboration.
The Digital Cooperation Organisation’s Startup Country Guide 2024 highlights Oman’s evolving startup ecosystem, emphasizing Vision 2040, government incentives, and sectoral opportunities in fintech, AI, 5G, and IoT, supported by initiatives like the Oman Future Fund and OTF’s Techween.