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
Oman’s Ministry of Transport has opened an investment opportunity for the creation of a nationwide digital ticketing platform. The system will integrate ticket sales across various digital channels to streamline public transport use and improve data-driven management. This move aligns with the country’s digital transformation goals and includes a rigorous tender process concluding in July 2026.
The MTCIT has launched the Oman Maritime Portal, a digital “one-stop-shop” that will eventually provide 90+ maritime services. Integrated with the Royal Oman Police and other state agencies, the platform aims to boost the efficiency of the logistics sector by digitizing ship registration, navigation permits, and inspection requests while providing real-time data monitoring.
Oman expands semiconductor investments to build a regional tech hub, strengthening local capabilities in chip design, 5G, and advanced technologies.
Al Wusta surpasses 1,000 digital transactions, signaling rising adoption of e-government services and improved accessibility across Oman.
Technology in Oman is enabling people with disabilities to innovate, create, and participate more fully in society through AI-driven accessibility tools, digital art, and inclusive entrepreneurial opportunities.
Oman attracts global chip firms and invests in semiconductor capabilities, advancing its ambition to build a competitive, tech-driven economy.
Oman is building a semiconductor ecosystem by attracting global firms, investing in chip design, and developing local talent to support its digital economy ambitions.
Oman plans a space tech hub in a starlight reserve, combining innovation, research, and sustainability to boost its growing space sector.
Oman launches its first space-sector sandbox with a new observatory and satellite hub, aiming to boost research, investment, and innovation while supporting sustainable tourism and national space capabilities.
An Omani engineer has developed an AI-powered mobile firefighting unit designed for industrial sites, featuring remote operation, thermal detection, solar power, and a large water capacity to improve emergency response in high-risk environments.