Oman is embarking on a transformative journey under Vision 2040, combining innovation and sustainability to redefine its economic landscape. This report showcases the sultanate’s wide-ranging efforts to position itself as a global leader in green hydrogen, renewable energy and digital transformation while capitalising on its strategic location as a logistics hub. Sectors such as tourism,…
COMEX is Oman’s leading platform for innovation and global tech advancements. In its 34th edition, it continues to support Oman’s Vision 2040 by bringing together local and international businesses, policymakers, investors and innovators to explore cutting-edge solutions, foster collaboration, and drive tech investments. The exhibition aims to accelerate Oman’s ICT sector growth and solidify…
Oman's digital transformation is revolutionising its economy and society. With the National Programme for Digital Economy driving progress, the country is bolstering its telecommunications infrastructure, expanding e-government services, developing a competitive space industry and embracing cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). This report provides insights into…
The Arabian Research Bureau is pleased to announce that COMEX 2024 - Global Technology Show, the leading technology exhibition of the year in the Sultanate of Oman will feature 24 Elements. For the previous 32 Editions, COMEX has been offering a platform for individuals, businesses, investors, and government bodies and organizations to present their products, innovations that help explore and discuss…
The 4th Future Tech Event is Sultanate of Oman’s foremost B2B and B2G bespoke Technology Event, taking place on 23 - 24 September 2024 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre. Event Website: https://futuretechevent.com/ It is a definitive meeting place facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogue with power packed networking opportunities among C-Level executives, leading industry experts,…
Oman Health Exhibition & Conference (OHEC) is the Sultanate of Oman’s largest event for healthcare and medical industry held in partnership with Oman Ministry of Health. OHEC provides a conducive platform for businesses to interact with business customers and end consumers from the healthcare, medical tourism, hospital, and medical infrastructure industry. The 3-day exhibition and conference…
Interview: Bader Al Zaidi In which ways can competition and foreign investment create opportunities in the telecoms sector? BADER AL ZAIDI: The ICT sector in Oman has a key role to play in the country’s digital transformation and economic growth. With multinational companies expanding into the country, the ICT sector is adding value from multiple directions. The growth of digital-first and fully…
As part of its efforts to develop the digital economy, the government of Oman launched the National Digital Economy Programme (NDEP) in October 2021 to accelerate the sultanate’s technological transformation and build on the National ICT Strategy established in 2017. The programme is designed to aid the country’s progress in line with the goals of Oman Vision 2040, the country’s blueprint for…
As Gulf countries continue to pursue plans to diversify their economies and unlock job creation for their relatively young populations, they are increasingly investing in the growing industry around competitive video games known as electronic sports (e-sports). The MENA gaming market is expected to expand by some 19% between 2019 and 2025, according to strategic consultancy RedSeer, to reach a value…
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 caused disruptions across the global economy, prompting an increase in the number and sophistication of cyberattacks. According to a poll of 800 chief audit executives by the UK-based Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors, 77% of respondents thought the war in Ukraine had elevated cybersecurity and data-security risks. Senior cybersecurity analysts…
