Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
Oman is advancing clean energy and electric vehicle technologies to cut emissions, diversify energy sources, and support sustainable economic growth. The strategy includes renewable energy investments, EV infrastructure development, and regulatory reforms aligned with national climate goals.
Oman has launched multiple AI pilot projects across healthcare, justice, education, cybersecurity, and public procurement through public–private partnerships. The initiatives improve efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and service quality, while opening new opportunities for investors and businesses in the Sultanate’s growing AI ecosystem.
Oman’s Hadatha Hackathon showcased strong national cybersecurity talent, delivering practical, telecom-focused solutions aligned with real industry needs. With support from regulators and operators, many projects demonstrated commercial potential, reinforcing the role of local innovation in strengthening Oman’s digital security ecosystem.
OCCI hosted the second CEOs’ Forum in Muscat, bringing together leaders of Omani tech and telecom startups with policymakers to advance digital transformation. The event highlighted AI, innovation, and partnerships as key drivers of economic diversification, while showcasing startups and Oman’s improving global digital competitiveness.