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Technology & AI
Durri Space Signs for 3 Optical Ground Stations Across Oman
Omani space communications firm Durri Space has contracted France's Cailabs for three laser-based satellite ground stations across the Sultanate. The stations are targeted to be operational by 2028, and Durri plans to sell downlink capacity to international satellite operators.
Oct 16, 2026
Technology & AI
Arabia Falcon Insurance Says Hacked Data Appears Published
Three months after it first denied a breach, the MSX-listed Omani insurer Arabia Falcon told the market on 12 October that data linked to its June cyber incident "appears to have been published". The forensic investigation is still running.
Oct 16, 2026
Technology & AI
One Platform for Permits: Oman's Unified Municipal System Signed
Muscat Municipality has signed the implementation agreement for the Unified Municipal System with an ITHCA Group subsidiary. The deal moves a 2024 tender into delivery: one digital platform for building permits, lease contracts and other municipal permits across Oman's governorates.
Oct 16, 2026
Technology & AI
Masin AI Brings Construction Claims AI to Oman's Contractors
Masin AI has launched a platform in Oman that reads construction contracts and project records to flag delays, notice deadlines and claims. It says major Omani contractors already use it on live projects, and its own benchmark cuts an 18-day claim report to two days.
Oct 16, 2026

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Oman's Tourism Ministry Takes 14 Services Online With Itqan

On 13 October 2026, Oman's Ministry of Heritage and Tourism launched 14 e-services covering adventure tourism, tourism establishments, fine arts groups and caves. It also launched Itqan, an internal platform that links the ministry's strategy to project delivery in real time.

By Samir Al-Balushi

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Zameeli Founder Tariq Al Habsi and Oman's Freelance Economy
Tariq Al Habsi's Zameeli matches Omani SMEs with local freelancers. Its funding so far includes Oman Technology Fund backing, the Sultanate's first equity crowdfunding campaign and, in June 2026, a Shariah-compliant facility from Sharakah. This is the founder story behind the marketplace.
By Zaheer Al-Lawati
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Oman Ranks 69th Again: The Patent Gap Behind the Score
The World Intellectual Property Organization's 2026 Global Innovation Index shows Oman holding at 69th globally, with sharp gains in R&D spending and STEM talent offset by its worst-ever score on patents and knowledge outputs.
By Fatma Al-Zahra
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30 Graduates, 5,000 Hours: PDO's AI Talent Deal With SAP
PDO graduated 30 Omanis from its Digital Innovation Programme, and SAP is now routing them into its global consultant pipeline with generative AI certifications and a November start date.
By Layla Al-Zadjali
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OIA Backs Spanish Rocket Maker PLD Space in Duqm Launch Bet
Oman Investment Authority has taken a stake in Spanish rocket builder PLD Space through a $118.6 million joint fund, strengthening ties with a company exploring Duqm's Etlaq Spaceport as a launch site for its Miura 5 rocket.
By Surah Al-Balushi
Events & Market IntelOct 1, 20267 min read
6 Tech & Business Events to Catch in Oman This October 2026
From smart-city tech at Urban October to industrial cybersecurity at OT Security Oman, here are six confirmed tech and business events to attend in Muscat this October 2026.
By Layla Al-Zadjali
Technology & AISep 29, 20264 min read
600 Researchers, 340 Papers: Oman's Medical AI Push Gets a Stage
University Medical City's second annual Research Day drew 600 researchers and 340 submitted papers, with a Georgetown professor's keynote putting AI squarely at the centre of Oman's growing clinical research output.
By Editorial Team
Technology & AISep 29, 20264 min read
GenomaLab Bets $10M on Oman's Genetic Testing and Diabetes Tech
Healthcare technology group GenomaLab Medical is investing nearly $10 million in its first year in Oman, bringing next-generation genetic sequencing, continuous glucose monitoring and gene therapy infrastructure to SOHAR Freezone and the mainland.
By Fatma Al-Zahra
Technology & AISep 29, 20264 min read
RO 2.55 Billion in Tenders: Oman's Furas Platform Booms
Oman Investment Authority says its Furas digital procurement platform now lists 2,295 upcoming tenders worth RO 2.55 billion, up nearly eightfold in five months as SMEs get earlier visibility into state supply chains.
By Omar Al-Riyami

Top 5 CRM Platforms Omani Businesses Can Buy in 2026
From Zoho's Gulf-hosted data centres to Odoo's Dammam-region cloud, here's how five major CRM platforms actually compare on Oman availability, Arabic support, pricing and PDPL-relevant data residency.
Sep 4, 2026
Top 5 AI Chatbot Platforms for Businesses in Oman (2026)
A 2026 comparison of five chatbot platforms for Omani businesses, assessed on Oman data residency, PDPL readiness, Arabic support, channels, implementation, and pricing.
Aug 14, 2026
Top 5 Payroll Tools for Omanisation Compliance in Oman (2026)
With Omanisation penalties now reaching OMR 500 a month per unfilled quota position, we compare five payroll and HR platforms, from Oman-built Amaal Small ERP and COHRUS to Zimyo, greytHR, and Zoho Payroll, covering compliance, WPS workflows, and quota tracking.
Aug 4, 2026
Fawtara Is Coming: Top 5 Accounting Tools Oman SMEs Need
Oman's Fawtara e-invoicing mandate takes effect for large taxpayers in August 2026, with SMEs required to comply by 2027. We compare five accounting platforms, from Zoho Books and Tally to a Gulf-built alternative, on how ready each one really is.
Jul 4, 2026
Top 5 ERP Systems for Omani SMEs and Startups (2026)
From Microsoft Dynamics 365 to Focus Softnet, we compare the five most-used ERP platforms in Oman to help founders and SME owners choose the right system for their next growth phase.
Jun 4, 2026

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Technology & AI
Royal Decree 86/2026: Oman Cements Its Global Digital Seat
Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has ratified Oman's charter membership in the Digital Cooperation Organization, formalizing a seat at the table where global rules on AI, data and digital trade are being written.
Sep 28, 2026
Technology & AI
364 Startups, 30 Patents: Inside UTAS's Record 2025/26 Year
Oman's University of Technology and Applied Sciences says student-led startups jumped from 68 to 364 in a year, alongside 30 patent filings and a growing footprint in national AI research and ethics.
Sep 28, 2026
Technology & AI
26 Space Firms, RO74M Raised: Oman Drafts Its First Space Law
A new MTCIT report shows Oman's space sector nearly tripling since 2023, and the ministry is now drafting the Sultanate's first dedicated space law to lock in investor confidence.
Sep 28, 2026
Technology & AI
27% Fibre Jump, 82% Score: TRA's New Dhofar Network Report Card
Oman's telecom regulator published back-to-back data releases on Dhofar this week: a 27% jump in fibre connections, 719 live 5G stations, and a user-experience scorecard that puts Omantel ahead of Ooredoo and Vodafone.
Sep 28, 2026
Technology & AI
Ransomware Gang Claims Attack on Oman's Port Giant Asyad
A little-known ransomware group called Spirals has listed Asyad Group, Oman's state-owned logistics and ports operator, as a victim, the third such claim against a major Omani organisation in three months.
Sep 27, 2026

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