Students from Sohar University have achieved a remarkable international milestone by winning first place at the Intelligent Planet Hackathon in Saudi Arabia with their project, Manara. The AI powered platform is designed to improve crowd safety during large scale events. The competition was highly challenging, bringing together more than 500…

The Central Bank of Oman has introduced new rules to regulate Buy Now Pay Later services as part of its broader efforts to monitor emerging financial products and keep up with the fast pace of change in the financial sector. In an official statement, the bank explained that this step…

Oman’s digital transformation journey is hitting some serious milestones. According to the latest annual report for the “Tahawul” program, the country reached a 94% performance rate by the end of 2025, which is a massive jump from the 73% they saw just a year earlier. This progress is visible in…

Oman is stepping up its game when it comes to online shopping safety. The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion has been tightening its oversight of the country’s booming e-commerce scene, primarily through the “Maroof Oman” platform. As of February 2026, the platform has already registered 340 online stores,…

Oman has successfully wrapped up the final phase of its “Tahwul” digital program as of late 2025, marking a massive shift in how the government interacts with its citizens. The latest report shows a complete overhaul of priority services, with all 3,166 identified processes being simplified to remove bureaucratic hurdles.…

Oman’s tech regulators are currently taking a close look at how kids use social media, sparked by recent studies showing that these platforms can sometimes do more harm than good. Eng. Omar Al Ismaili, the head of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), views this as a necessary move to protect…

Oman’s development landscape is set for a massive boost as the Projects, Tenders and Local Content Authority recently unveiled an ambitious roadmap for the coming years. During the Government Projects Forum 2026, officials announced that the total value of upcoming government development projects is estimated at over RO1.5 billion. This…

The Ministry of Information in Oman is calling on all media outlets and professionals to get their paperwork in order. In a recent friendly but firm reminder, the Ministry stressed the importance of finalizing all licensing and administrative procedures as outlined in the Executive Regulations of the Media Law. This…

In a landmark move for the Sultanate’s technology sector, Omantel has officially launched Otech, a dedicated future-technology arm designed to spearhead Oman’s digital transformation. The launch marks a strategic pivot for Omantel as it evolves from a traditional telecommunications provider into a comprehensive, integrated digital technology powerhouse. Otech is not…

Dealing with spam and scam texts is about to get a lot easier in Oman. The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is officially stepping in to crack down on those annoying intrusive messages and fraudulent scams that have been cluttering up everyone’s phones lately. A senior official confirmed this week that…