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…

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…

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…

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…