Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Google Pay launched in Oman with support from Sohar Bank, enabling contactless payments for international cardholders on Android. The service complements Oman’s digital payments growth alongside Apple Pay and Samsung Pay, enhancing security and reducing cash reliance.
Oman’s MTCIT launched the Space Accelerators Programme to support ten local startups in developing space technologies across satellite communications, AI, drones, and more. The one-year initiative includes technical and business training and aligns with Oman’s economic diversification and tech advancement objectives.
Google Pay launches in Lebanon and Oman, offering Android users secure contactless payments with dynamic virtual cards. Sohar International Bank leads adoption in Oman, complementing Apple Pay and Samsung Pay, aligning with Oman’s Vision 2040 digital transformation goals.
Oman’s Space Accelerators Programme supports ten startups in satellite communications, AI, IoT, and more, offering training and incentives. The initiative promotes space innovation aligned with Oman’s economic diversification and tech advancement goals.
Oman’s MTCIT launched the Space Accelerators Programme to nurture 10 local startups in space tech sectors like satellite communications and AI, fostering entrepreneurship and national capability development.
Google Pay launched in Oman and Lebanon, offering secure Android-based contactless payments. In Oman, Sohar International Bank enables usage, complementing Apple Pay and Samsung Pay in the country’s push toward a cashless economy.
Tech Mahindra leverages Oman as a strategic innovation hub, driving digital transformation via AI, 5G, cloud, and cybersecurity. The company invests heavily in local talent development, sustainable solutions, and regional collaboration aligned with Oman Vision 2040.
Oman ranked fourth globally among developing economies for ICT infrastructure FDI from 2020–2024, attracting $1.7 billion. Driven by the National Digital Economy Programme and AI initiatives, Oman aims to boost digital skills, AI research, and grow its digital economy’s GDP share to 10% by 2040.
Oman and Belarus have signed three MoUs in Muscat covering industrial collaboration in automotive manufacturing and the introduction of advanced digital technologies. The partnerships involve Karwa Motors with Belarusian firms Amkodor and MAZ, and ONEIC with Delivery Software, aiming to drive industrial growth, knowledge transfer, and digital transformation.
Al Dhahirah Governorate launched a three-day tech innovation hackathon at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, engaging over 200 participants in developing solutions for local challenges. The event advances the governorate’s digital transformation agenda through collaboration, mentorship, and expert guidance, with prizes for top teams and plans to scale impactful projects.