A sudden and extensive technical disruption to Meta’s global network has heavily impacted digital users across the Sultanate of Oman, leaving thousands unable to access their social media accounts. The widespread service interruption has severely degraded core functionalities on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger, leading to a massive spike in localized…

The Sultanate of Oman has officially signed a landmark international agreement to join the World AI Cooperation Organisation (WAICO) as a founding member state. The historic signing ceremony took place in Shanghai, China, where the formal accord was ratified by His Excellency Dr. Ali Amer Al Shidhani, Undersecretary for Communications…

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has officially invited licensed transport companies to submit proposals to operate app-based land transport services at Salalah Airport. This modern digital initiative aims to enhance passenger mobility, upgrade airport ground transportation, and significantly expand the rollout of digital transport solutions across…

Salalah Airport has formally welcomed the newest addition to SalamAir’s expanding fleet, celebrating the arrival of the budget carrier’s 18th aircraft. The newly delivered airplane was honored with a traditional water cannon salute upon touchdown, a ceremonial gesture marking its official induction into active commercial service. This strategic fleet expansion…

The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Azerbaijan have officially signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering deeper cooperation in the fields of news and media exchange. The agreement, signed between the Oman News Agency (ONA) and Azerbaijan’s state media authorities, marks a key milestone in…

The total number of active mobile phone service subscriptions in the Sultanate of Oman has reached a significant new high, climbing to 8,246,003 lines by the end of May 2026. This expansion represents a steady growth rate of 1.4 percent when measured against the corresponding operational period of 2025. The…

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), in a strategic partnership with advanced technology provider WingTech, has officially launched the “DroneX Summer Technical Programme”. This specialized educational initiative is specifically designed to equip young Omani students with foundational and advanced technical competencies in the rapidly growing field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).…

The Environment Authority (EA) has officially launched the ‘Zero Paper’ initiative, marking a major milestone in the Sultanate’s shift toward fully digital administrative operations. This comprehensive technological overhaul is engineered to accelerate digital transformation, elevate institutional performance metrics, and embed long-term environmental sustainability directly within the organization’s daily workflows. By…

In a targeted effort to elevate the Sultanate’s healthcare infrastructure, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MCIIP) has announced a new package of premium investment opportunities within the healthcare sector. The total value of this strategic investment portfolio is estimated at approximately RO 16 million. By offering a…

In a proactive move to prepare the younger generation for an increasingly tech-driven world, the Muscat Governorate has officially launched the “AI Explorers” initiative. This newly introduced educational program is explicitly designed to equip children with future-ready digital skills, ensuring they develop an early baseline in technological literacy. By building…