Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
Oman’s TRA enhances telecom network capacity in Dhofar ahead of the Khareef 2025 season, ensuring quality and continuity during peak tourism.
Oman’s e-commerce sector is rapidly expanding, driven by social media marketing and regulatory support. While challenges like fraud and cancellations persist, government initiatives aim to build a secure, advanced digital trade environment.
Oman’s TRA has issued detailed guidelines for internal telecom wiring in various building types to improve network reliability and digital service quality, highlighting wiring issues as a key source of subscriber complaints nationwide.
AWASR and Dhofar Municipality have partnered to deploy free managed Wi-Fi and strengthen digital infrastructure across Dhofar Governorate, aiming to improve public services, enhance tourism experiences, and support smart city development aligned with Oman Vision 2040. This collaboration reflects AWASR’s leadership in Oman’s digital transformation.
Oman’s TRA stresses proper internal telecom wiring as critical for reliable digital services. It issued technical guidelines tailored to different building types to improve network performance and support the nation’s digital goals. Non-compliance may lead to poor in-building coverage.