H.E. Abdulsalam al Murshidi, President of the Oman Investment Authority (OIA), has announced that the authority is fully prepared to provide substantial financial backing for strategic ventures that align with the Sultanate’s long-term economic and industrial goals. This capital commitment is designed to accelerate national development by partnering with high-impact…

Oman’s Public Prosecution has issued a strict legal warning regarding the unauthorized sharing and circulation of personal data across public channels. The authority emphasized that publishing private information, images, or remarks concerning an individual’s personal or family affairs without explicit approval is a direct breach of privacy rights. This warning…

AmCham Oman continues to play a significant role in supporting Oman’s digital transformation with the official launch of its Technology & AI Committee, bringing together key leaders from government and industry to drive innovation, collaboration, and growth in the Sultanate’s digital economy. The committee is chaired by Sheikh Saif Al…

The Omani fintech sector has reached a new milestone with the official launch of Raaz, a mobile application specifically engineered to empower households with better control over their monthly finances. Designed by local innovators, the app addresses the common challenge of manual budgeting by automating the tracking process. This launch…

Oman is taking a major strategic step toward its AI-driven future through a significant legislative move. His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 50/2026, which officially establishes the “Artificial Intelligence Special Zone” in the Muscat Governorate. This specialized zone is designed to position Oman as a…

The Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) has officially entered into a strategic agreement with the global technology firm Yango to introduce a dedicated taxi service exclusively for women in Oman. This partnership is designed to empower Omani women by providing them with specialized economic opportunities while simultaneously addressing a market…

In a significant victory for international financial security, the Royal Oman Police (ROP), working in close coordination with INTERPOL, has successfully blocked an attempt to move approximately $6.6 million through a local Omani bank. The intervention came after a joint investigation revealed that the massive sum was directly tied to…

The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has officially announced a strategic investment in Neuralink, the neurotechnology firm founded by Elon Musk. This move, finalized in early May 2026, marks a significant push by the Sultanate into “deep tech” and high-growth healthcare sectors, aligning with the broader economic diversification goals of Oman…

The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has launched a nationwide awareness campaign to safeguard the public from a rising wave of highly sophisticated impersonation scams. These digital crimes involve fraudsters masquerading as high-ranking government officials or representatives of reputable public institutions. By leveraging the authority of these roles, criminals create…

Drone Lens, a pioneering Omani startup born from the technical expertise of engineers at the Military Technological College, is making waves in the global aviation sector. The startup is introducing a groundbreaking solution to one of the most time-consuming aspects of aviation safety: structural airframe maintenance. By replacing tedious manual…