Investment proposals invited for development of open-source office software in Oman

MUSCAT – This strategic initiative aims to foster technology localisation and enhance national digital sovereignty. The Internal Investment Committee at the Ministry is seeking proposals for the development of essential office applications,...

Tech Mahindra committed to invest in upskilling and reskilling local Omani talent

Muscat: India-based IT services major Tech Mahindra has a significant footprint in Oman and offers a wide range of services from 5G and AI to cloud and cybersecurity. The tech major brings global expertise to co-create innovative, future-ready...

Oman launches 'Space Accelerators Program' to boost local innovation

Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has officially launched the "Space Accelerators Program," a strategic initiative designed to empower Omani startups in developing cutting-edge space-related...

Oman launches Space Accelerators Program to boost innovation and startups in space sector

MUSCAT – The program, launched today in Seeb, seeks to foster entrepreneurship in the space sector, promote investment in advanced technologies, and support the transfer and localization of space services within Oman. It also aligns with the...

Oman among top 10 best-performing economies in the world

MUSCAT : The Sultanate was ranked 8th with a score of 18.78, reinforcing its reputation as a stable and attractive investment destination amid global economic uncertainties. This consistent high performance builds on Oman’s achievement in the 2024...

Oman: Digital healthcare booming

The global healthcare market is undergoing a massive paradigm shift from the conventional way to digital healthcare, a long-overdue transformation, and the reflections are felt across the region too. In 2024, the market attracted $25.1 billion...

Oman’s SQCCCRC recognised among top 20 global institutions for supportive cancer care

MUSCAT – This recognition, granted by the Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC), places SQCCR among a select group of only 20 leading medical institutions worldwide acknowledged for providing the highest standards of...

Oman: Mwasalat signs pact to provide hydrogen-fuelled transportation

Muscat: Mwasalat, the Asyad Group company, has signed a cooperation programme with Birba to provide dedicated transportation services via hydrogen vehicles for participants and guests of the Green Hydrogen Summit, scheduled to be held at the end...

Oman's Sur Industrial City attracts $25mln investment in chemical industry

Sur - Sur Industrial City, an affiliate of the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates “Madayn”, signed an investment contract with Al Ghaith Industries to establish a factory for the production of Trichlorosilane. The facility will be built...

EU regulations hold back building energy management retrofits Technology News | July 10, 2025 The complexity and uncertainty of regulation across the European Union is holding back the use of AI in existing buildings…

The complexity and uncertainty of regulation across the European Union is holding back the use of AI in existing buildings says a review of building energy management systems (BEMS). Retrofitting sensors and AI into buildings to control heating...

Oman's AI cameras to spot mobile, seatbelt violations

According to Brig. Al Falahi, the most common traffic violations in Oman include: The new AI systems can detect these violations in real time, enhancing the ROP’s ability to enforce traffic laws swiftly and effectively. Repeat offenders face...

How to obtain professional engineering accreditation in Oman?

Oman among world’s top ten in IAREM ranking, signals strong investment climate

MUSCAT: Oman has once again secured a position among the world’s best-performing economies, according to the latest Independent Australia Ranking on Economic Management (IAREM), reinforcing its reputation as a stable and attractive investment...

Oman to unveil initiatives in Cybersecurity, AI at COMEX 2025

Muscat – The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has announced plans to launch several digital initiatives in the fields of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) in September 2025. The announcement was...

Research develops green method to tackle bacteria, fungi

MUSCAT: The National University of Science and Technology has developed an innovative and environmentally friendly method to repurpose used aluminium foil as a sustainable source for producing aluminium oxide nanoparticles. A research study...

These are the roles driving UAE job growth

Job growth in the UAE in the second quarter outpaced Saudi Arabia, driven by strong demand in real estate, financial services and technology sectors, the introduction of a digital work permit system and high employer confidence, a report by...

MTCIT’s national space accelerator to boost tech startups

Muscat – Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) launched a national initiative – designed to empower local startups to develop innovative space solutions and services – called Space Accelerators Programme on...

Why more young Omanis turn to creative careers

In Oman, jobs in government, engineering, or medicine were seen not only as stable but also as respectable — the roles families encouraged with pride. But today, more young Omanis are redefining what success looks like. A new generation is...

Oman hosts international conference on emerging technologies in higher education

Muscat – The second International conference on emerging technologies in multidisciplinary fields opened today at the Novotel Muscat Hotel, under the patronage of H H Sayyid Nader bin al Julandi al Said, Secretary General of the Diwan of Royal...

Oman’s ‘Dhamani’ platform ranks 5th globally at WSIS+20 Forum

MUSCAT – The FSA, won the fifth position globally after the National Health Insurance Platform “Dhamani” was rated among the best digital platforms in the category of information technology applications for e-government at the World Summit on...