Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
AI, real-time payments and embedded finance are reshaping how money moves in Oman. Comviva CEO Rajesh Chandiramani says gamification, cybersecurity and mobile-first platforms are redefining financial services, with the launch of Global Pay Oman marking a key milestone in the country’s digital payments journey.
Thawani Pay has partnered with Network International to expand credit card capabilities and accelerate Oman’s digital payments ecosystem. Following its Visa issuing licence, the fintech will leverage Network’s enterprise-grade processing to launch app-first cards, strengthen financial inclusion, and support Oman Vision 2040’s push toward a cashless economy.
Thawani Pay has partnered with Network International to expand credit card capabilities and accelerate digital payments in Oman. The agreement follows Thawani Pay becoming the country’s first fintech to secure a Visa issuing license, supporting Oman Vision 2040 and strengthening financial inclusion through secure, scalable card infrastructure.
Oman’s mobile market has surged in global rankings as regulatory reform, competition, and heavy 5G investment doubled median speeds and expanded coverage to 91%. With 6,671 5G sites and strong subsea redundancy, the country now outperforms many Gulf peers in speed and network resilience.
Oman has invested $8.8bn in transport, logistics, and digital infrastructure, driving rapid sector transformation. The funding has expanded ports, cargo capacity, and public service digitization, strengthened workforce localization, and improved execution of major projects, reinforcing Oman’s position as a regional logistics and digital hub.
Omantel has completed Oman’s transition to a full 5G Standalone network, enabling ultra-low latency, network slicing, and advanced IoT services. The seamless upgrade unlocks new enterprise and consumer use cases, from private networks to smarter industry, positioning Oman to compete as a regional digital hub.
Al Dhahirah Governorate is accelerating digital transformation to modernise government operations, improve service delivery, and strengthen institutional identity. By expanding e-services, building digital infrastructure, and empowering national talent, the governorate aims to enhance efficiency, support data-driven decision-making, and align with Oman’s broader digital governance agenda.
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Oman’s transport and digital sectors recorded strong gains under Vision 2040, with RO 2.3bn invested since 2021, over 1,700 government services digitised, rising Omanisation, and sharp growth in port volumes. The update reflects accelerating infrastructure delivery and nationwide digital transformation.
Cerillion has secured a £42.5m, five-year deal with Omantel to deliver BSS and OSS platforms supporting billing, CRM, and network operations. The agreement underpins Oman’s Vision 2040 digital agenda and positions Cerillion as a core partner in Omantel’s transformation into a regional technology powerhouse.
Omantel has invested over RO 500 million in digital infrastructure over six years, expanding from a telecom operator into a regional technology group. The company’s 5G leadership, submarine cable connectivity, and national data centres are positioning Oman as a regional digital hub and strengthening its digital sovereignty.