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 launched the Future of the World of Work Forum to address evolving labour market challenges and develop strategies for workforce competitiveness aligned with Oman Vision 2040 and GCC goals.
Oman secured a key geostationary orbital slot at 73.5° East by committing to launch a temporary satellite by end-2025 and contract a Ka-band high-throughput satellite for 2028. This move supports the country’s expanding space ambitions and regional broadband coverage goals under Oman Vision 2040.
Oman’s Tahawul digital programme has achieved an 80% performance rate, with significant progress in government service digitization, infrastructure readiness, and digital transaction volumes, advancing the country’s goal of a fully digital government by 2025.
Oman’s Sohar Port partners with HYNAT SA to develop a natural hydrogen ecosystem, focusing on production, logistics, storage, and market demand. This initiative supports the nation’s clean energy transition and positions Sohar as a sustainable energy gateway aligned with Vision 2040.
Khedmah’s new international recharge service, powered by Prepay Nation’s extensive global network, provides a convenient digital solution for Oman’s diverse population, supporting seamless cross-border communication and tapping into a growing mobile top-up market amid significant remittance flows.
Khedmah’s international recharge service leverages Prepay Nation’s global network to provide a seamless digital solution for Oman’s diverse population, supporting cross-border communication and tapping into a growing mobile top-up market amid significant remittance flows.
Ayn platform enriches Khareef Dhofar Season with interactive cultural content, a child-focused learning interface, and live media broadcasts, promoting Omani heritage and tourism to regional and global audiences.
Oman’s SafaQat raised funding from Oman Future Fund and Idrak Group to expand its award-winning digital procurement platform, grow government and market presence, and empower youth with training and SME support. It is advancing AI tools for bidding and price forecasting.
Oman’s telecom sector shows strong growth with mobile subscriptions surpassing population, led by IoT and broadband adoption, while legacy fixed-line technologies decline.
Oman’s Ministry of Culture emphasizes the evolving role of libraries amid digital changes, highlighting their impact on education, AI, and sustainable development aligned with Oman Vision 2040.