Unlike other countries, we in Oman do not really make noise but rather action by making moves. Yes, through Royal Decree No. 50/2026, issued by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Oman has formally established a dedicated zone focused entirely on artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. What does this mean? We are…

A Message to Every Startup in Oman In the past two years, Oman’s AI landscape started to look like every global gold rush: fast, crowded, ambitious, noisy, and uneven. Suddenly, there were AI voice agents, AI receptionists, AI education platforms, AI legal tools, AI healthcare callers, AI e-commerce engines, AI…

The financial technology (FinTech) sector is changing the way people and businesses manage money across Oman and the wider Middle East. From digital payments and mobile banking to blockchain and artificial intelligence, financial services are becoming faster, smarter, and more accessible. Governments, banks, and private companies across the region are…

For decades, financial institutions were engineered around products. Accounts, loans, cards, and investment services defined how banks operated, competed, and measured success. Scale, balance sheet strength, and market share were the dominant indicators of performance. Today, that paradigm is being fundamentally redefined. The future of financial services is no longer…

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are rapidly becoming some of the most digitally connected economies in the world. Governments and businesses across the region are investing heavily in artificial intelligence, smart cities, cloud computing, digital banking, and e-government services. While this digital transformation is creating new opportunities for growth…

One evening, a small shop owner named Rohan stood in his quiet store after closing time. He had spent the day reading articles about artificial intelligence.“AI can increase productivity.”“AI can reduce costs.”“AI is the future.” Inspired—and slightly overwhelmed—he asked himself a simple question: “Should I use AI in my business?”…

The world is entering a new phase of industrial transformation often described as Industry 5.0. Unlike previous industrial revolutions that focused primarily on automation and efficiency, Industry 5.0 emphasizes collaboration between humans and intelligent technologies. It brings together artificial intelligence, robotics, advanced data analytics, and human creativity to build more…

Our generation is the first to perform worse than their parents academically. That should signalsomething. Human cognitive abilities are much like a muscle. They need training or they lose their strength ; orin this case, their neuroplasticity. What’s that, you ask? It’s the ability for your brain to make new…

The Middle East is going through a powerful digital transformation, and at the heart of this change are women who are steadily reshaping the technology landscape. For many years, the tech industry in the region was seen as a male-dominated space, but today that perception is changing. Women are not…

Across the Gulf region, cities are changing fast. Governments are investing in technology to make urban life smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable. Countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia are leading large-scale smart city projects, using advanced systems powered by data, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT).…