AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI Infrastructure: An Omani-led consortium plans a $3 billion data centre with capacity of up to 400 megawatts. Separately, UK-backed Yamna is advancing a proposed $1.3 billion AI data centre in Salalah, though its timeline and customers remain undisclosed. Satellite Connectivity: MBSAT has partnered with ST Engineering iDirect to build ground infrastructure for satellite services in Oman and the region, targeted to launch in 2027. Industry and Digital Skills: Oman is using a GCC technology centre to help factories assess digital readiness and plan upgrades. The second phase of the national digital economy programme sets out 84 initiatives through 2030 and targets 3,000 jobs a year. Omantel also launched an AI and innovation research initiative with MIT CSAIL and Omani universities. Omani Research: Biotechnologist Sara Al-Araimi was recognised for work on turning waste into cleaner water and bio-based materials. Connectivity Risks: Iranian officials have threatened Gulf undersea communications cables in the event of renewed conflict, raising concerns for the region’s digital infrastructure.
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