In a decisive move to accelerate national digital transformation and optimize the local business climate, the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has announced a sweeping overhaul of fees across the Sultanate’s national payment systems. Scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, the landmark regulatory reforms will completely eliminate charges…

During a high-level Cabinet meeting, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik officially directed relevant government authorities to conduct a comprehensive study on how children across the Sultanate interact with social media platforms. The royal directive mandates the development of a structured national regulatory framework and clear operational guidelines to protect…

Oman’s financial ecosystem is undergoing an unprecedented digital evolution, characterized by exponential growth in electronic payment channels over the past year. Official data released by the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) confirms that total transactions executed via the national e-payment gateway reached a staggering RO3.2 billion. This historic milestone highlights…

In a definitive move to shift cybersecurity from a purely defensive necessity into a core economic driver, a landmark report titled ‘Cybersecurity Market and Investment in the Sultanate of Oman 2026’ has officially identified six high-potential investment projects. Prepared under the joint coordination of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and…