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 Airports becomes the first globally to adopt WiFi 7, boosting passenger connectivity and preparing terminals for the GCC’s upcoming single-checkpoint travel system requiring faster, secure, and high-capacity data handling.
Muscat, November 3, 2025 — Oman is poised to become the world’s leading hub for advanced air mobility (AAM) as it prepares to host the Oman Operational Launch Programme (OLP) — the most comprehensive evaluation initiative of its kind globally. The project, led by US aerospace company Odys Aviation, will test and validate the firm’s cutting-edge Laila aircraft, a hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicle with a range of 725 km.
Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority has licensed Tahleeq Drone Services to manage drone air traffic, focusing on the registration and monitoring of drone operators. The service, using the Serb platform, will enhance air safety, streamline permit issuance, and secure drone operations, with data stored locally on secure servers.