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Marmin AI Becomes First Global Provider Approved Under Oman’s Fawtara E-Invoicing Mandate

In a landmark development for the Sultanate’s digital economy, Marmin AI, an AJMS Group entity, has officially secured regulatory approval as the first global provider authorized under Oman’s upcoming “Fawtara” electronic invoicing mandate. Positioned as a critical anchor for the country’s national digital transformation agenda, this historic certification guarantees that…
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Arabia Falcon Insurance Reassures Stakeholders After Foiling Cyber Threat In Oman

Arabia Falcon Insurance has officially reassured its shareholders and customer base that its internal digital infrastructure remains entirely secure following unverified reports circulating on social media alleging that the company had suffered a catastrophic cyberattack and widespread data breach. In a formal disclosure filed with the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX)…
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Anthropic Surpasses OpenAI as Rapid Enterprise Adoption Drives Historic $47 Billion Revenue Run-Rate

In an unprecedented shift within the generative artificial intelligence landscape, Anthropic has overtaken rival OpenAI in both valuation and revenue growth velocity, clocking a staggering $47 billion annualized revenue run-rate as of May 2026. This milestone marks the fastest organic revenue acceleration in global corporate history, soaring from just $1…
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Local AI Platforms Turn Everyday Messaging Apps Into Seamless E-Commerce Storefronts In Oman

A growing number of Omani businesses are transforming the messaging applications already installed on their customers’ smartphones into fully fledged online storefronts, driven by an artificial intelligence wave that is reshaping retail dynamics across the Sultanate and the wider Gulf region. This rapid shift is steering the e-commerce landscape away…
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TRA Issues Urgent Cybersecurity Advisory Warning Public Against Dangerous VPN Applications

Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has issued an urgent nationwide cybersecurity advisory to alert the public about the severe digital and privacy dangers associated with using unauthorized or unverified Virtual Private Network (VPN) applications. The regulatory body highlighted that while many individuals download these third-party programs to bypass local firewalls…
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MTCIT Invites Expressions Of Interest To Establish Premier Gaming And E-Sports Hub In Oman

Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has officially taken a major step toward positioning the Sultanate as a regional focal point for digital entertainment by launching an open investment window for a premier gaming industry hub. Announced via the ministry’s Internal Investment Committee, the initiative actively calls…
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Alibaba Imposes Internal Ban On Claude Code And Demands Removal Of All Anthropic Products

Chinese e-commerce and cloud computing giant Alibaba has officially declared that it will completely ban employees from using Anthropic’s terminal-native programming tool, Claude Code, effective July 10, 2026. The strict administrative mandate commands all internal engineering and software development divisions to immediately cease using the AI-powered assistant and completely uninstall…
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Mwasalat Mandates Digital Payments For City Bus Services To Accelerate Transit Times

Oman’s national public transport operator, Mwasalat, has officially announced that it will completely phase out and stop accepting cash payments for its city bus services in Muscat and Salalah starting August 1, 2026. The sweeping policy shift is designed to modernize the Sultanate’s transit network, encourage the widespread adoption of…
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Muscat Governorate Launches ‘AI Explorers’ Initiative To Cultivate Future-Ready Skills In Children

In a progressive move to prepare the younger generation for a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the Muscat Governorate has officially launched the “AI Explorers” initiative. The newly introduced program is custom-built to introduce young children to the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, shifting their relationship with modern technology from passive screen…
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Oman Air Expands International Network With Direct Flights To Tashkent And Singapore

Oman Air has officially launched its first direct flights to Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, and Singapore as part of its strategic expansion plans. The national carrier’s new routes are engineered to meet rising passenger demand, enhance global connectivity, and boost international tourism, trade, and investment between the Sultanate and…
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