Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
A new MoU between NCSI and Omantel Group’s Future Cities will support digital transformation in Oman through AI-driven solutions, data quality improvement, and smart city technologies, strengthening national capabilities in data-driven governance and innovation.
A strategic partnership between Oman Data Park and ZainTECH will enhance cybersecurity services by combining local infrastructure with regional expertise. The collaboration targets compliance, resilience, and secure digital transformation for government and enterprise organizations across Oman and beyond.
GBM Oman appoints Fadi Dernaika as general manager, strengthening leadership with deep local market experience and a strong background in cloud and digital transformation. The appointment supports GBM Oman’s role as a trusted technology partner aligned with national digital transformation priorities.
Qatar’s cybersecurity market is set for sustained growth as digital transformation accelerates, supported by strong government focus on protecting critical infrastructure, expanding regulations, and rising demand for advanced security solutions across industries.
SCIT Group and Omantel have partnered to deploy Air-to-Ground and hybrid in-flight connectivity solutions in Oman, aiming to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet for aviation while positioning the Sultanate as a regional early adopter of next-generation IFC technology.
Oman’s telecom subscriptions surpassed 8 million in 2025, driven by strong mobile growth, a surge in IoT connections, and rapid fibre expansion, while legacy technologies such as ADSL and fixed 4G continued to decline.
Oman’s telecom subscriptions exceeded 8 million by November 2025, driven by strong growth in mobile, fibre broadband, and IoT connections. The data reflects rising digital adoption, expanding fibre infrastructure, and a clear shift away from legacy fixed technologies.
Oman is strengthening its role as a regional investment hub through regulatory reform, digital government services, and investor-friendly policies aligned with Vision 2040. Simplified company setup, low costs, and rising FDI reflect growing confidence in the Sultanate’s business environment.
JCDecaux Oman has launched Digital Impact, a new DOOH network of 15 digital roadside screens in partnership with Muscat Municipality. The initiative combines advertising, civic communication, sustainability, and local talent development to support Muscat’s smart city and urban transformation goals.
Oman Broadband plans to connect one million homes to its fiber-optic network over three years, expanding national coverage, supporting smart cities, and strengthening Oman’s digital economy through sustained infrastructure investment and local partnerships.