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 has introduced the Sultanate’s first PKI-enabled eSIMs, ensuring secure authentication for government, banking, and healthcare services on eSIM-only devices. The launch bridges a critical security gap, combining innovation with trusted national PKI standards and advancing Oman’s digital transformation agenda.
Oman showcased 15 new government digital applications and platforms and signed six major agreements at COMEX 2025, reflecting its Vision 2040 agenda. Initiatives spanned digital identity, business platforms, citizen feedback, and smart infrastructure, highlighting the sultanate’s integrated approach to accelerating digital transformation and innovation.
Ooredoo and Tamimah Telecom have launched ERSAL, a unified platform consolidating messaging, email, voice, video, and social media into one secure system. Designed to boost customer engagement and efficiency, ERSAL supports automation, AI, and real-time insights, aligning with Oman’s digital transformation agenda.
Oman used COMEX 2025 to announce major digital initiatives, including the Digital Triangle Project, an AI zone, and the Green AI Alliance. With RO 42 million in new agreements, the debut of the “Maeen” AI model, and expanded digital services, Oman is accelerating its Vision 2040 tech-driven growth strategy.
At COMEX 2025, Oman unveiled the Digital Triangle Project, an AI zone, and the Green AI Alliance, while signing RO 42 million in new agreements. The event also launched Maeen, Oman’s first AI language model, highlighting the Sultanate’s push toward a sustainable, AI-driven digital economy under Vision 2040.
Ooredoo has become the first operator in Oman to launch Google Workspace through a partnership with Google Cloud and Mindware. The collaboration, unveiled at COMEX 2025, will accelerate digital adoption, strengthen SMEs, and bring Gemini-powered AI productivity tools to Omani businesses, supporting Vision 2040 and national digital transformation goals.
The Royal Oman Police has updated its mobile app with new digital services including virtual inmate visitation, digital family and document access, driving licence applications, and anti-trafficking reporting. The move enhances convenience for citizens while reinforcing Oman’s digital transformation goals and Vision 2040.
COMEX 2025 opens in Muscat on September 8, bringing together global innovators and investors. With strong Egyptian participation, the event underscores Oman’s $2.72B digital transformation market growth and regional partnerships, highlighting both countries’ roles in shaping the future of the digital economy.
Bank Nizwa has partnered with Network International to enhance fraud prevention and digital banking security. The collaboration integrates a comprehensive fraud management system to protect customer transactions and ensure operational resilience. This move supports Oman’s digital transformation goals and strengthens Bank Nizwa’s commitment to secure and innovative banking solutions.
Omantel has partnered with Shaffra Technology Labs to develop AI and metaverse solutions, hosted on Omantel’s cloud services. This collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiency for Oman’s government and private sectors, supporting the country’s digital transformation. The partnership aligns with Oman Vision 2040 and Omantel’s goal of technological leadership.