Technology in Oman 2025: 5 Trends Redefining Business
From AI and cloud-first strategies to digital identity and green tech, Oman’s business ecosystem is undergoing a radical transformation in 2025. Here are the five trends you can’t afford to ignore.
In 2025, Oman is not just catching up with global tech trends — it's leapfrogging. From artificial intelligence to green technologies, the nation is rewriting the rulebook for how businesses operate, grow, and scale in the Gulf and beyond.
1. AI is Mainstream — And It Speaks Arabic
AI adoption in Oman is no longer a tech experiment. From government e-services to voice-powered customer care, AI is everywhere. In fact, Oman’s telecom leader Omantel reported a 27% drop in customer wait times after deploying Arabic-speaking AI assistants.
Real-world win? VoxReception, an AI-powered receptionist platform trained on Gulf Arabic, onboarded three major clinics in Muscat alone within Q1 2025 — proving AI doesn’t need to wear a suit to be taken seriously.
“We’re not just users of AI — Oman is becoming a regional producer of AI technologies that understand us.” — Dr. Salim Al Ruzaiqi, former CEO, ITA Oman
2. Cloud-First by Design
With Amazon Web Services (AWS) opening a Local Zone in Muscat, and Google Cloud entering negotiations for data residency compliance, Oman’s shift to cloud-native is accelerating. Over 50% of Omani SMEs now run critical operations on cloud, up from just 21% in 2022.
Case in point: The Ministry of Manpower migrated all employment databases to a secure, sovereign cloud in 2024, reducing cost by 38% and increasing service uptime to 99.97%.
3. Green Tech and Solar-Powered AI
With the Oman Vision 2040 prioritizing environmental sustainability, green tech is no longer optional. In 2025, startups like Nafath Renewables are training AI models for energy efficiency using solar-powered compute clusters in Dhofar.
Oman’s solar-powered tech park in Duqm — now fully operational — serves as a live testbed for climate-tech innovations backed by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals.
4. Digital Identity and e-KYC Revolution
Oman's national digital ID initiative is now integrated with over 100 fintech and government portals. From onboarding customers to signing contracts — it’s instant, verified, and secure. And it’s not just citizens — foreign investors benefit too.
“We reduced our client onboarding time from 3 days to 30 minutes using Oman’s new eKYC APIs.” — Waleed Khan, COO, Fasset MENA
5. Oman’s SME Tech Renaissance
According to the Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development, more than 1,200 Omani SMEs adopted new technology tools in 2024-25 — from automation software to online sales platforms. AI-in-a-box packages are being deployed at record speed.
One such SME, ‘Sabla Café’, grew online orders by 230% in six months after integrating AI-based recommendations for food delivery users — proving you don’t need a tech department to be a tech-driven business.
📊 Did You Know?
- Oman’s ICT sector grew 13.5% in 2024, outpacing all GCC neighbors.
- 96% of government services are now digitized and accessible online.
- Oman ranked 2nd in Arab countries for cybersecurity readiness in 2025 (ITU report).
From desert labs to boardrooms, Oman is turning digital disruption into a strategic advantage. If you’re still waiting for the right time to invest in Omani tech, here’s your sign — it’s already happening.
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