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Every AI in Oman story in reverse order of publication — reporting for founders, investors, and public-sector teams on artificial intelligence, startups, digital policy, jobs, and the revenue moving through Oman's Vision 2040 economy.
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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.
By Omar Al-Riyami
The Oman Investment Authority has backed Elon Musk's Neuralink, adding brain-computer interface technology to a growing portfolio that already includes xAI and SpaceX. Here is what the move signals about Oman's deep-tech ambitions.
By Ahmed Al-Hinai
The month isn't over yet: DTX Oman's digital transformation summit lands May 20 at the Sheraton Muscat, while MTCIT's 'Engineer It with AI' competition is offering RO13,000 in prizes with registration open until May 29.
By Layla Al-Zadjali
From an AI-powered Earth observation satellite launching in H1 2026 to a $200 million sovereign connectivity deal, Oman is rapidly building a space economy with artificial intelligence at its core.
By Zaheer Al-Lawati
February 2026 broke every record in AI: the largest merger in history, seven frontier models launched in a single month, $189 billion in funding, and Oman's Omantel launched its sovereign cloud platform. Here is everything you need to know.
By Layla Al-Zadjali
The Oman Investment Authority has attracted three US-based semiconductor companies to set up operations in the Sultanate, with a combined investment of $38 million that is creating high-skilled chip design jobs for Omani graduates.
By Omar Al-Riyami
MTCIT has launched a sweeping five-year plan to expand Oman's digital economy, including a national AI language model, digital transformation centres in every governorate, and a target of 10% GDP contribution by 2040. Here is what the numbers say and why it matters.
By Zaheer Al-Lawati
Born in Ibra, trained in Edinburgh, and tested by bankruptcy, Dr. Mohammed Al Barwani built MB Holding into a global oilfield services and mining conglomerate operating across 20-plus countries. This is the story Oman's next generation of founders needs to read.
By Fatma Al-Zahra
From Dubai AI Festival to TOKEN2049, AI Everything Abu Dhabi to GISEC Global, here's your complete guide to the UAE's major tech, AI, and startup events worth the trip from Oman.
By Zaheer Al-Lawati
A new market report reveals Oman's data center infrastructure is poised for 9.34% annual growth through 2031, driven by 5G expansion, cloud adoption, and AI deployment across the Sultanate.
By Editorial Team
From computer engineering student to Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur, Qais Al Jedyani is building Madad, a B2B marketplace revolutionizing how Oman's hospitality businesses procure supplies.
By Omar Al-Riyami
From AI summits to digital transformation conferences, Oman's major venues are hosting game-changing tech events this spring. Here's your complete guide to what's happening at OCEC, top hotels, and convention centers.
By Dr. Khalid Al-Rashdi
From AI accelerators offering $250K equity-free funding to government SME programs and space tech opportunities, here's every startup support program accepting applications this spring in Oman.
By Zaheer Al-Lawati
From the ISAA 2026 AI conference at University of Nizwa to GHEDEX bringing 200+ universities to Muscat, here's your guide to academic events happening across Oman this spring.
By Zaheer Al-Lawati
Founded in 2022, Byanat has become Oman's fastest-growing tech startup, securing funding from 500 Global and major telecom operators with its AI-powered infrastructure platform.
By Fatma Al-Zahra
From government-sponsored bootcamps to international certifications, discover AI, machine learning, and technology training programs you can join in Oman this year.
By Fatima Al-Hashmi
From machine learning engineers to Python developers and cybersecurity specialists, Oman's tech sector is actively hiring across multiple disciplines with opportunities at both local and multinational companies.
By Omar Al-Riyami
UNESCO's March 2026 AI Readiness Assessment positions Oman to become a regional AI hub through sovereign computing infrastructure, addressing current reliance on foreign cloud providers.
By Editorial Team
From Brazil's JBS committing $150 million to Turkey's OYAK partnership and major international tech alliances with Omantel, February 2026 marked a milestone month for foreign investment flowing into Oman.
By Omar Al-Riyami
From a $1.8 billion polysilicon megafactory to Brazil's JBS entering the food sector, February 2026 saw record foreign investment activity in Oman. Here is every major deal, delegation, and MoU.
By Surah Al-Balushi
From Omantel's tech-focused accelerator to be'ah's green business bootcamp, discover the top incubators helping Omani entrepreneurs turn ideas into thriving companies.
By Zaheer Al-Lawati
Oman's non-cash transactions surged 703% since 2020 and 16 new fintech licenses were approved in 2025. Here's a detailed comparison of the best payment gateways available to Omani businesses right now, with real pricing and features.
By Zaheer Al-Lawati
On February 11, 2026, Omantel unveiled Otech at the Royal Opera House Muscat, marking a strategic transformation from telecom operator to comprehensive technology provider. The platform becomes the first in the Middle East to deliver AWS-accredited sovereign cloud services.
By Editorial Team
From emerging tourism destination to top university rankings and digital excellence, Oman's international accolades showcase the nation's progress toward Vision 2040 goals.
By Surah Al-Balushi
From OpenAI's advertising push to DeepSeek's cost-efficient breakthroughs, here's how the global AI landscape is shifting and what it means for Oman's tech ecosystem.
By Zaheer Al-Lawati
On February 11, 2026, Omantel unveiled Otech at the Royal Opera House Muscat, consolidating cloud, AI, and cybersecurity services while becoming the first company in the Middle East accredited by AWS to deliver sovereign cloud solutions.
By Ahmed Al-Hinai
From Step Conference to FinTech Week and the IDC CIO Summit, Oman-based professionals can access world-class tech events across Dubai and Abu Dhabi this February and early spring.
By Fatima Al-Hashmi
Omantel's new technology platform Otech, launched February 11, 2026, consolidates cloud, AI, and cybersecurity services while becoming the first Middle East company accredited by AWS to deliver sovereign cloud solutions.
By Ahmed Al-Hinai
From AI and engineering conferences to cultural discussions, Omani universities are hosting several events with registration and submission deadlines approaching in February and March 2026.
By Editorial Team
From government-sponsored AI programs to international certifications, discover the data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence courses you can enroll in across Oman this month.
By Editorial Team
