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AI in Oman is an independent newsroom reporting on artificial intelligence, startups, and digital policy for founders, investors, and public-sector teams across the Sultanate — tracking where funding, jobs, and revenue move under Vision 2040.

Technology & AI
Otech and DeepAstra Launch a Sovereign AI API for Oman
Omantel's Otech has partnered with sovereign AI platform DeepAstra to launch a locally hosted API that lets Omani businesses tap multiple AI models without building their own infrastructure.
Aug 25, 2026
Technology & AI
Omani Student's AI Ranks in World's Top 13 at London Forum
Gulf College student Ayah Al Kindi's anti-money-laundering AI tool, Sentinel, beat out hundreds of national rivals and was named one of just 13 projects worldwide invited to pitch at London's top youth science forum.
Aug 25, 2026
Technology & AI
Omantel Taps China's GalaxySpace to Test Satellite Coverage
Omantel has signed a framework agreement with Chinese satellite operator GalaxySpace to trial low-earth-orbit and direct-to-device technology, aiming to extend connectivity to Oman's remote regions, maritime routes and industrial sites.
Aug 25, 2026
Technology & AI
43,000 Screened: Oman's AI Eye Tool Cuts Wait Times 87%
Oman's Ministry of Health says its AI-powered diabetic retinopathy screening programme has now checked more than 43,000 patients across 25 facilities, slashing wait times from 62 days to just 8.
Aug 24, 2026

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Oman's Finance Ministry Moves Government Books to Accrual Accounting

Oman's Ministry of Finance is shifting public accounting from a cash basis to accrual, using the Maliyah digital financial platform and IPSAS standards to give the government a real-time view of assets, liabilities and costs.

By Surah Al-Balushi

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Maliyah
Oman Vision 2040
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Technology & AIAug 23, 20264 min read
Fawtara Goes Live: Oman Certifies Its First E-Invoicing Vendors
Weeks after Oman's Fawtara e-invoicing mandate took effect for the country's largest taxpayers, the Tax Authority has certified its first wave of technology vendors, including IITC and SunTec Business Solutions, to run the compliance backbone behind it.
By Dr. Khalid Al-Rashdi
Technology & AIAug 23, 20264 min read
TRA Launches Sabr: Oman's New Data Engine for Telecom Oversight
Oman's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has gone live with Sabr, a digital platform that replaces email and spreadsheets with real-time dashboards for tracking the telecom sector's performance.
By Fatma Al-Zahra
Technology & AIAug 23, 20264 min read
Otech Taps Omani Startup Remedy for New AI Talent Platform
Omantel's technology arm Otech has signed a deal with Omani AI startup Remedy to build and deploy RISE Talent, an AI-powered HR and performance platform, starting with Otech's own workforce.
By Ahmed Al-Hinai
Technology & AIAug 23, 20268 min read
GPT-5.6, Opus 5, and a Saudi AI Rulebook: July 2026's Big Shifts
From a US government review that delayed GPT-5.6 to a new Saudi AI risk framework and an open-source Arabic transcription model, July 2026 reshaped the tools and rules Omani businesses will work with next.
By Dr. Khalid Al-Rashdi
Technology & AIAug 23, 20266 min read
RO 106M and a 2027 Start Date: Oman's AI Zone Takes Shape
Oman's AI Special Economic Zone now has a concrete price tag of RO 106 million, a Q4 2027 construction start, and reported talks with Microsoft and IBM. Here is what actually changed this week.
By Omar Al-Riyami
Technology & AIAug 22, 20265 min read
Oman Named in VivoPower's 2.2GW Global AI Data Centre Push
Nasdaq-listed VivoPower has listed Oman among five markets in a new 2.2GW AI data-centre platform, though it has disclosed no capacity, site or investment figures for the Sultanate yet.
By Zaheer Al-Lawati
Events & Market IntelAug 20, 20264 min read
Sohar International Opens Applications for New Fintech Hub
Sohar International has partnered with the OIA-backed Terminal 11 innovation hub to launch a dedicated fintech co-creation space in Muscat, with applications now open for founders and technology innovators.
By Ahmed Al-Hinai
Technology & AIAug 20, 20265 min read
Oman Orbit: Youth Centre's New CubeSat Bootcamp Takes Off
Oman's Youth Centre has teamed up with Omani aerospace and AI firm ETCO Space to run "Oman Orbit," a two-week CubeSat camp teaching young Omanis to build and analyze small satellites.
By Fatima Al-Hashmi

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
Top 5 Free Zones in Oman for Tech Startups (2026): Where Should You Launch?
Oman now has five major free zones competing for tech investment, including a brand-new AI Special Zone launched by Royal Decree in 2026. Here is your practical guide to choosing the right one for your startup.
May 4, 2026

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Technology & AI
Cyfr Capital Backs 5 Omani Startups, From Cars to AI
Muscat's Cyfr Capital and Future Fund Oman quietly closed five new seed deals, backing startups in car trading, food delivery, tourism, packaging and AI.
Aug 20, 2026
Technology & AI
SQU's Student-Built AI Tutor Ilmify Now Piloting Beyond Oman
A Sultan Qaboos University-born AI platform called Ilmify, which turns dense course material into personalised study formats, has moved from a Hong Kong award stage into pilot deployments outside Oman.
Aug 19, 2026
Oman Vision 2040
The Zawawi Brothers: Pepsi, Politics and a $1B Oman Empire
From bottling Pepsi in 1960s Dubai to building a 75-company empire and sitting beside two sultans, Omar and Qais Al Zawawi shaped modern Oman's economy like few others.
Aug 19, 2026
Technology & AI
Sanad Centres Hit 400,000 Transactions, Add E-Invoice Rule
Oman's Sanad service centres processed over 400,000 transactions across 922 locations in H1 2026, and a new Ministry directive now forces every centre to issue a digital invoice before collecting a single riyal.
Aug 18, 2026
Technology & AI
One Login, All Complaints: Oman's New Consumer Passport
Oman's Consumer Protection Authority is building a unified digital identity called the 'Consumer Passport' to merge complaints, reports and alerts into one account, though it has not yet set a launch date.
Aug 18, 2026

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