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Technology & AI
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.
Sep 6, 2026
Technology & AI
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.
Sep 6, 2026
Technology & AI
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.
Sep 6, 2026
Technology & AI
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.
Sep 6, 2026

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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.

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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.
By Samir Al-Balushi
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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.
By Zaheer Al-Lawati
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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.
By Layla Al-Zadjali
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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.
By Editorial Team
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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.
By Dr. Khalid Al-Rashdi
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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.
By Ahmed Al-Hinai
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80% Done: Muscat's Street Signs Enter Final Addressing Push
Muscat Governorate has completed more than 80% of street naming and address verification under Oman's National Addressing Project, with field crews now installing signboards in pilot areas ahead of a citywide rollout.
By Layla Al-Zadjali
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RO 20,000 Prize Pool: Muscat's New AI Film Festival Launches
Muscat's new AI Film Festival launched on 31 August 2026 with a plan to train over 1,000 Omanis in AI-assisted filmmaking through the rmz.ai platform, backed by a RO 20,000 prize pool.
By Ahmed Al-Hinai

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
12,000 School Transfers in a Day: Oman's Portal Passes Test
Oman's Ministry of Education says its online student transfer service has stabilized after login problems, processing over 12,000 requests in a single day and offering a real-world stress test of the Sultanate's digital government ambitions.
Sep 1, 2026
Events & Market Intel
6 Tech & Business Events Hitting Oman in September 2026
From an MTCIT AI competition's RO13,000 finale to a new climate-tech hackathon, here is a practical guide to September 2026's biggest technology, AI and business events in Muscat.
Sep 1, 2026
Technology & AI
SQU's Satellite AI Spots Dhofar Frankincense With 93.7% Accuracy
An SQU-led study combining satellite imagery and deep learning identified Dhofar's frankincense trees with 93.7% accuracy, offering Oman a new tool to monitor a UNESCO-listed natural and cultural resource.
Aug 31, 2026
Technology & AI
TRA's New Rule: Oman Buildings Must Go Telecom-Ready
Oman's TRA now requires every new or heavily renovated building to include shared, carrier-neutral telecom wiring before it can get a completion certificate, ending single-operator lock-in.
Aug 31, 2026
Technology & AI
90 Days to Comply: Oman's New Number Portability Rules
Oman's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has replaced its 18-year-old number portability rules with a new framework that locks in automated switching, RO 3 in combined fees per transfer, and a 90-day deadline for providers to connect to the central system.
Aug 30, 2026

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