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 SMEs are rapidly digitalising, using AI, cloud, blockchain, and e-commerce platforms to drive growth and efficiency. Experts stress that digitalisation is essential for competitiveness, enabling even small firms to reach international markets.
Dubai has appointed Turner & Townsend to manage a major hyperscale data centre for du, targeting LEED Gold sustainability. In Oman, Ooredoo has launched a combined data centre and submarine cable landing station in Salalah, set to become a key hub for global connectivity and cloud expansion.
Oman’s TRA has introduced new retail tariff regulations to protect consumers, requiring clear pricing, explicit consent, transparent contracts, and secure verification. The rules ban misleading claims and hidden charges, improve roaming transparency, and align with Oman Vision 2040 to ensure fair, competitive telecom services.
COMEX 2025 will integrate Oman’s national identity into its tech showcase, reinforcing the country’s image as a hub for innovation, investment, and global collaboration.
Oman’s Children Culture Centre expands digital projects using VR and AI to connect youth with Omani heritage, boosting creativity and aligning with Vision 2040.
Oman’s TRA unifies royalty rate for telecoms, fostering investment, competition, and supporting Vision 2040’s digital transformation goals.
Oman’s MoTCIT seeks input from digital firms for its new public transport e-ticketing platform, part of broad regulatory reforms aligned with Vision 2040.
Sense to establish an R&D center in Oman, localizing AI-driven energy monitoring technology to support smart meter deployment and enhance grid efficiency under Oman’s National Smart Meter Programme.
Ooredoo Oman appoints Saoud Al Riyami as its first Omani CEO, underscoring a commitment to local leadership and continued innovation in the telecom sector.
Oman’s TRA sets a unified 10% royalty rate for all telecom services starting 2025, reducing mobile rates from 12%. Omantel and Ooredoo Oman expect significant financial benefits, enhancing operator earnings and supporting sector stability.