Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
An analysis in the Oman Daily Observer argues that trust—not algorithms—is now the decisive factor in Oman’s AI adoption. As the country enters the era of Agentic AI, secure, transparent, and ethically governed systems are essential. Strong data integrity, explainability, and compliance will determine how effectively AI supports national transformation.
Oman is accelerating its digital transformation with major gains in e-government, investment facilitation and industrial growth. With over 395,000 commercial registrations, RO 30.2 billion in FDI and nearly 90% of licences automated, the country’s national strategies are building a more competitive, connected and investor-ready economy aligned with Vision 2040.
Omantel is emerging as a central force in Oman’s digital transformation, aligning with Oman Vision 2040 to position the country as a global hub for digital connectivity. During the Middle East Global Carrier Community Meeting (ME GCCM) 2025 in Muscat, the company showcased its evolution from a telecom operator to an integrated technology group focused on cloud, cybersecurity, and data infrastructure.
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.