If you were planning to capture some stunning aerial footage or take part in any flight based sports this week you will need to keep your gear packed away for the time being. The Civil Aviation Authority has officially announced a total suspension of all operating permits for unmanned aircraft…
According to a report by the Oman Observer, a new study from UNESCO on Oman’s AI readiness suggests that the Sultanate is planning a major technological leap by establishing a National AI Supercomputer Centre. This facility is intended to be the heart of the country’s long-term plan to move away…
The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) has rolled out a dedicated online portal aimed at supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Oman. Through this initiative, the Authority is inviting business owners to become part of a comprehensive support network designed to simplify access to…
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri told a California court on Wednesday that he does not believe social media use should automatically be labeled as a clinical addiction. He was testifying in a major trial that is examining whether companies like Meta and YouTube intentionally designed their platforms to hook children in…
The move is part of a major new partnership with OpenAI under the ambitious Stargate UAE initiative, which aims to build what would be the world’s largest AI supercomputing cluster. OpenAI revealed that it is teaming up with Abu Dhabi–based tech group G42 on a high-profile project designed to create…
The Royal Hospital just upgraded its National Oncology Centre with the SOMATOM go.Open Pro CT, a high tech scanner designed to make radiotherapy planning much more accurate. What makes this system stand out is its practical design; it features a wide 85 cm opening and a flat table that mimics…
The social media addiction trial in Los Angeles heated up this week as YouTube’s engineering VP, Cristos Goodrow, took the stand to defend the platform’s intentions. During his testimony, Goodrow pushed back against claims that YouTube is designed to hook users, arguing instead that the goal is to provide value…
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…
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