Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Vodafone Oman and Sultan Qaboos University concluded a digital innovation hackathon focused on applied, scalable solutions aligned with national transformation goals. The initiative brought together 121 participants, produced market-ready concepts across key sectors, and reinforced industry-academia collaboration through research, talent development, and AI-focused initiatives.
Oman’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Youth launched ‘Shabik,’ a digital platform for online event ticketing, alongside the ‘Accelerators’ hackathon—the Gulf region’s largest. These initiatives aim to drive digital transformation, enhance service efficiency, and foster innovation in culture, sports, and youth sectors across Oman.