Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology is continuing efforts to strengthen personal data protection by accrediting external auditors in line with the country’s data privacy laws and regulations. The newly established accreditation framework is strategically designed to support private sector organizations and government entities in complying with the…

Oman’s dedicated digital gateway for procurement, the Nafadh platform, has successfully driven substantial domestic growth by supporting 393 technology projects and commercial opportunities valued at over RO 32 million. Approved by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), the initiative functions as a specialized electronic link that integrates major telecommunications firms and…

Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has officially initiated a nationwide public consultation on draft regulations that could legally prohibit children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms. The regulatory push aims to gather critical feedback from government entities, technology companies, legal experts, and parents to evaluate the…

Oman’s telecommunications sector has demonstrated steady, upward growth as total mobile service subscriptions across the Sultanate reached 8,222,037 by the end of April 2026. According to the latest data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), this milestone reflects a 2 percent expansion compared to the exact…

Tech Oman successfully concluded one of the country’s most vibrant and inspiring technology gatherings dedicated to empowering and celebrating women in the technology sector. The inaugural Women in Tech event brought together a packed ballroom filled with passionate professionals, aspiring leaders, students, entrepreneurs, and their families for an evening of…