In a significant victory for international financial security, the Royal Oman Police (ROP), working in close coordination with INTERPOL, has successfully blocked an attempt to move approximately $6.6 million through a local Omani bank. The intervention came after a joint investigation revealed that the massive sum was directly tied to…

The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has officially announced a strategic investment in Neuralink, the neurotechnology firm founded by Elon Musk. This move, finalized in early May 2026, marks a significant push by the Sultanate into “deep tech” and high-growth healthcare sectors, aligning with the broader economic diversification goals of Oman…

The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has launched a nationwide awareness campaign to safeguard the public from a rising wave of highly sophisticated impersonation scams. These digital crimes involve fraudsters masquerading as high-ranking government officials or representatives of reputable public institutions. By leveraging the authority of these roles, criminals create…

Drone Lens, a pioneering Omani startup born from the technical expertise of engineers at the Military Technological College, is making waves in the global aviation sector. The startup is introducing a groundbreaking solution to one of the most time-consuming aspects of aviation safety: structural airframe maintenance. By replacing tedious manual…

Oman has reached a pivotal landmark in its mission to become a cashless society, recording a staggering 150% increase in electronic payment transactions throughout 2025. This surge signals a fundamental shift in the Sultanate’s financial landscape, moving away from traditional cash-heavy habits toward a streamlined, digital-first economy. The rapid adoption…

Omantel, in collaboration with Otech, is set to host the first session of its “Tech Live” webinar series on 12 May 2026, bringing together industry experts and technology leaders to discuss the future of cloud adoption, enterprise transformation, and digital innovation in Oman. The online session, which will be streamed…

Oman’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has officially inaugurated the National Strategy for Vector Surveillance alongside the “Rased” electronic programme, marking a major leap forward for the Sultanate’s public health infrastructure. This comprehensive initiative is designed to modernize how the country monitors and manages disease-carrying organisms, such as mosquitoes and ticks.…