OCCI Issues Urgent Advisory on Unofficial Online Surveys The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) has issued an official warning to business owners and commercial members regarding unauthorized surveys and opinion polls circulating across social media platforms. The Chamber detected multiple online links collecting operational data and opinions under…

Sohar International Launches Dedicated Fintech Platform at Terminal 11 Sohar International has officially announced the launch of the Sohar | Innovation Hub, located at Terminal 11, establishing a dedicated platform designed to accelerate fintech ventures across Oman. Operating as the exclusive banking partner for the initiative, the institution aims to…

SQU Student Nouf Al Shamli Co-Founds AI Platform Ilmify Nouf bint Abdul Hamid Al Shamli, a student at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), has co-founded Ilmify, an innovative artificial intelligence platform created to transform traditional educational environments. Designed to address the rigid limitations of conventional teaching methods, the platform leverages advanced…

CPA Warns Public Against Impersonation and Phishing Scams Oman’s Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has issued an urgent advisory warning citizens and residents against sharing sensitive financial credentials, including bank account numbers, card details, and One-Time Passwords (OTPs). The cautionary notice comes in response to an increase in fraudulent calls, phishing…

Sohar International and Omantel Partner for Strategic Transformation Sohar International and telecommunications giant Omantel have entered into a comprehensive strategic collaboration program aimed at driving innovation, digital advancement, and sustainable economic growth across the Sultanate. The agreement establishes a joint framework to explore multi-sector opportunities spanning financial technology, digital infrastructure,…

Oman Regulatory Authorities Take Action Against Anonymous Telemarketing Oman has introduced new measures to curb unwanted promotional calls and commercial messages across national telecommunications networks. The initiative aims to eliminate anonymous marketing tactics and protect telecom subscribers from persistent spam, unverified telemarketing, and intrusive promotional communications. By establishing stricter regulatory…