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’s telecom and postal sectors recorded steady growth in 2024, with mobile subscriptions reaching 6.4 million and postal transactions rising to 7.4 million. Increased broadband adoption, higher data consumption, and expanded international internet capacity highlight ongoing digital infrastructure development across the Sultanate.
OmanSat-1 marks Oman’s entry into independent space communications, aiming to enhance digital sovereignty, secure critical services, and expand regional connectivity. The satellite will support broadband and institutional networks while strengthening the country’s position as a regional satellite operator and advancing long-term space sector development.
Al Rustaq Hospital’s performance in 2025 highlights growing healthcare demand in Oman, with expanded surgical capacity, new subspecialties, and international accreditation strengthening service quality. Planned infrastructure upgrades and regional healthcare coordination aim to improve patient access and enhance operational efficiency across the hospital’s expanding medical services.
Oman launches a digital tourism booking platform on Experience Oman, enabling agents and travellers to build complete itineraries through a unified system featuring hundreds of experiences and hotels. The initiative supports SME participation, sports tourism growth and the country’s wider digital transformation strategy.
Omantel launches Otech to accelerate Oman’s digital transformation, consolidating its technology assets under a unified platform focused on cloud, cybersecurity, AI and data infrastructure. The initiative supports Vision 2040 goals, strengthens sovereign cloud capabilities, and positions Oman as a regional technology and digital economy hub.
Omantel has launched Otech as a unified technology platform combining cloud, data centres, cybersecurity, and AI capabilities to accelerate Oman’s digital transformation, strengthen sovereign digital infrastructure, and support the country’s Vision 2040 digital economy ambitions.
Oman has launched a unified digital travel platform to streamline trip planning, support sports tourism, empower local tourism SMEs, and enhance sustainable tourism growth as part of its Vision 2030 strategy to strengthen global tourism competitiveness.
Oman’s mobile subscriptions rose 7 percent in 2025, driven by strong IoT growth and rising fibre adoption, as the telecom market continues shifting away from legacy technologies toward 5G and advanced connectivity services.
Oman’s Environment Authority has completed its full digital transformation through cloud adoption, improving service efficiency, cybersecurity readiness and environmental monitoring while advancing the country’s smart government and sustainability objectives.
Oman has launched a national capability programme to develop local expertise in satellite engineering and space technology, supporting industrial diversification and innovation goals aligned with Oman Vision 2040.