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Technology & AI
Satellite Broadband Jumps 148% in Oman's July Telecom Data
New NCSI figures released this week show Oman's mobile subscriptions crossed 8.4 million in July 2026, with satellite broadband surging 148% year on year while legacy DSL and fixed 4G connections keep shrinking as fibre and 5G take over.
Sep 8, 2026
Technology & AI
Oman Sets First EV Charging Fees: 50-120 Baisa via Shahin App
Oman has approved its first official tariff for public EV charging, from 50 to 120 baisa per kWh starting October 1, with all operators required to report real-time data through the national Shahin platform.
Sep 8, 2026
Technology & AI
Chip Ambitions: Omani Engineers Train in Taiwan's Semiconductor Labs
A fresh cohort of Omani engineering graduates has completed hands-on semiconductor training in Taiwan under an MTCIT-backed programme, part of Oman's push to build design and testing talent for its emerging chip ecosystem.
Sep 8, 2026
Technology & AI
Asyad to Pilot Driverless Freight Trucks at Sohar, Salalah
Oman's state logistics giant Asyad Group has signed a deal with China's Zelos Technology to trial autonomous freight vehicles at Port of Sohar and Salalah Free Zone, one of three tech-driven agreements unveiled at the Gulf Green Mobility Forum.
Sep 8, 2026

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10 AI & Tech Jobs Hiring in Oman Right Now (Sept 2026)

ESBAAR, Rihal, PhazeRo, and Sampo AI are all hiring AI and data talent in Muscat this month, alongside remote freelance AI-training gigs paying up to $100 an hour.

By Samir Al-Balushi

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TRA Opens Spectrum Talks for Private 5G Networks in Oman
Oman's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has opened a 30-day public consultation on frequency requirements for private broadband networks, a move that could reshape how ports, oil fields, and factories connect.
By Samir Al-Balushi
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Muscat's instaSpace Takes Its AI Legal Tech to 17 Countries
Omani legal-tech startup instaSpace has quadrupled its user base and signed a new Saudi partnership at LEAP 2026, expanding its Arabic-English AI platform to paying customers in 17 countries.
By Editorial Team
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GIS Goes to School: Oman's New Digital Educational Atlas
Oman's Ministry of Education launched a new Digital Educational Atlas in Salalah on September 7, folding GIS, AI-assisted mapping and government data into national school curricula alongside the GeoAdvances 2026 conference.
By Ahmed Al-Hinai
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5,660 Households, One AI Model: Oman Rewrites Its Statistics
Oman's National Centre for Statistics and Information unveiled the results of the world's first AI-powered Household Income and Expenditure Survey, a shift the agency says will speed up how it tracks spending, inflation and the Consumer Price Index.
By Fatima Al-Hashmi
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AI Enters the Classroom: Oman's New School Year Framework
Oman's Ministry of Education has rolled out a new AI framework for the 2026/2027 school year, complete with dedicated AI labs, teacher training and virtual science labs for 876,117 returning students.
By Zaheer Al-Lawati
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Shahin Launches: Oman's New All-in-One EV Charging App
MTCIT launched Shahin, Oman's unified EV charging app, at the Gulf Green Mobility Forum, alongside deals for a 400-charger network, a domestic charger factory and a Hyundai hydrogen bus pilot.
By Zaheer Al-Lawati
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Wassel: Oman's New Digital Platform for Delivery Bikes
MTCIT's new Wassel programme puts commercial delivery motorcycles on Oman's Naql digital platform, streamlining registration while unveiling a Mizan-tracked plan to go electric.
By Omar Al-Riyami
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Oman Writes Its First AI Standards Into the National Rulebook
Oman's standards body has added artificial intelligence to its 2026 work plan for the first time, drafting GCC-wide rules on AI sustainability and data quality alongside new EV and renewable energy standards.
By Layla Al-Zadjali

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
Muscat's Phaze Ventures Scores 3 Global AI Wins in a Week
Muscat-based venture capital firm Phaze Ventures saw three portfolio companies land fresh funding and a strategic partnership in early September, a signal that Oman-based capital is finding real traction in global AI markets.
Sep 5, 2026
Technology & AI
Royal Decree 68/2026: Oman Amends Its Data Protection Law
Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has signed Royal Decree 68/2026, amending Oman's 2022 Personal Data Protection Law after a year of parliamentary review. The substantive changes are still pending publication, but the timing and backstory matter for every business handling Omani data.
Sep 5, 2026
Technology & AI
DeepAstra Becomes Z.AI's Only Sovereign AI Partner in Oman
Omantel-backed startup DeepAstra has been named Z.AI's exclusive sovereign AI partner in Oman, with a planned local development centre that keeps Arabic AI models and data inside the Sultanate.
Sep 4, 2026
Technology & AI
TRA Opens Consultation to Overhaul How Oman Recycles Phone Numbers
Oman's telecom regulator wants to double the grace period for reclaiming a disconnected number to 180 days and force operators to check that a recycled number is unlinked from social media accounts before it goes to a new owner.
Sep 2, 2026
Technology & AI
Sahm Drone's Toughest Flight Yet: 150kg to Al Halaniyat Islands
Oman's home-built Sahm drone flew 100km over open sea to deliver 150kg of medical supplies to the remote Al Halaniyat Islands, the second phase of the state-run "Sky Bridge" logistics programme.
Sep 2, 2026

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