Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Oman launches TechWoman initiative to support women in technology through networking events, training programmes and knowledge-sharing platforms aimed at strengthening the country’s tech ecosystem.
Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals conducted field visits with mining companies to review digital service performance under the Tahawul programme. Feedback on licensing, online platforms, and service timelines will inform phased updates aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, and private sector engagement in the mining sector.
LYNEports and AVAS have partnered to deploy AI-driven digital twin technology for vertiport planning and advanced air mobility projects in Oman. The collaboration supports Vision 2040 and strengthens national readiness for emerging aerial mobility infrastructure.
Oman’s central bank has introduced formal regulations for Buy Now, Pay Later services, strengthening oversight of the growing instalment-based financing market while supporting responsible fintech innovation.
Oman has achieved full internet coverage across schools, with over 97% connected via fibre and 5G and 50 remote schools linked through Starlink. Rapid growth in fibre and fixed 5G subscriptions reflects the country’s broader digital infrastructure expansion.
Oman’s Tahawul programme reached a 94% performance rate in 2025, with 90% of priority services digitised and strong institutional performance. Over 2.26bn data exchanges were processed, while digital identity and SME participation expanded significantly.
Oman has expanded fibre, 5G and satellite connectivity across schools, reaching 100% internet coverage and over 97% fibre/5G penetration. Satellite solutions support remote areas, while national fibre and fixed 5G subscriptions have surged, strengthening the country’s digital education ecosystem.
Omantel posted record 2025 net profit of OMR371m ($974m), up 88% year-on-year, driven by stronger domestic operations and higher earnings from its 21% stake in Zain Group, whose profit doubled to $777m.
Omantel posted an 87.7 per cent surge in 2025 net profit to RO 371 million, supported by stronger EBITDA, IAS 29 adjustments and solid domestic growth. Group revenue rose 11.4 per cent, while Zain continued to drive overall performance across the regional portfolio.
SOHAR Port and Freezone has launched Makan, an in-house digital platform integrating spatial, operational, and infrastructure data to enhance industrial planning, investor engagement, and sustainable development in line with Oman’s diversification goals.