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…
Interview: Talal Al Mamari What needs to be done to ensure that ICT growth prospects translate into opportunities for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)? TALAL AL MAMARI: The digital ecosystem is impacting many aspects of the economy and especially SMEs, which are active consumers of technology. Many start-ups – most notably those operating in the field of technology – are making use…
Interview: Ali Al Shidhani How can the expansion of the communications and IT sector support national development goals? ALI AL SHIDHANI: The digital economy is expected to constitute 25% of global GDP by 2025, underscoring the importance of investing in the sector. Oman has been implementing digitisation strategies since the early 2000s, mainly focused on government services. However, the digital…
Interview: Said Abdullah Al Mandhari To what extent can disruptive technologies enable economic development in Oman? SAID ABDULLAH AL MANDHARI: Advanced technologies and blockchain, in particular, have enormous potential to enhance Oman’s long-term economic development, especially considering the current business environment. Artificial intelligence (AI), big-data analytics, blockchain and the internet…
Broad digital transformation is at the heart of Oman Vision 2040, the government’s long-term economic development blueprint. In the years leading to the Covid-19 pandemic the sector’s governance structures was overhauled to improve efficiency, while private investment in ICT activities had already been growing. To support this, the authorities have prioritised deepening the local tech talent pool,…
With connectivity widely recognised as a key driver of the post-Covid-19 economic recovery, GCC countries are poised to expand their 5G networks. 5G in the GCC The UAE unveiled its Industry 4.0 initiative in October 2021 to increase innovation and productivity, lower the industrial sector’s carbon footprint and add some $6.8bn to the economy by 2031. The programme is a cornerstone of the government’s…
