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AI system to predict water pipeline failures
55+ min ago (475+ words) Muscat " From a university hackathon project to a technology with international potential, an artificial intelligence system designed to detect and prevent water pipeline failures will represent Oman at the 67th London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) in the United Kingdom from…...
Omani cybersecurity expert receives global honours
1+ hour, 20+ min ago (222+ words) Muscat " In a major international achievement for Oman, Shaima Juma Al Hashmi, a cybersecurity lecturer at the Muscat branch of the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS), has been named Cybersecurity Woman of the Year 2026 in the Fintech category,…...
Cybersecurity investment targeted with 6 strategic projects
2+ week, 6+ day ago (239+ words) Muscat " Cybersecurity is being positioned as a key engine of economic diversification, with a new government report identifying six high-potential investment opportunities and outlining an ambitious roadmap to establish the sultanate as a regional hub for digital security and innovation....
Omani innovator designs real-time environmental monitoring system
3+ week, 5+ day ago (476+ words) Muscat " As concerns over air pollution grow alongside rapid urbanisation and industrial expansion, an Omani researcher has developed a smart environmental monitoring system capable of tracking harmful gases and climate conditions in real time, offering a potential tool to support…...
OCCI forum to spotlight freelancing opportunities in digital economy
3+ week, 6+ day ago (260+ words) Muscat " As freelancing continues to gain momentum worldwide amid rapid digital transformation and the rise of the digital economy, Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) will organise a forum on freelancing on June 9, bringing together government entities, supporting institutions…...
Mo I Calls for Mandatory Licensing of Digital Media Activities
1+ mon, 10+ hour ago (242+ words) Muscat Daily Mandatory licensing required for Digital Content Creators and News Accounts: Mo I Muscat " Ministry of Information (Mo I) has issued a formal reminder to all individuals and entities engaged in media activities across digital platforms. This requirement specifically includes…...
MTCIT to back Omani tech firms with massive funding
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (323+ words) Muscat " The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has launched the Sas for Excellence initiative under its "Sas" programme to support technology companies, aiming to strengthen digital sovereignty, localise technologies and build a competitive Omani digital industry capable…...
Omani academic reaches final of global cybersecurity award
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (257+ words) Muscat " An Omani cybersecurity academic has reached the final stage of the Cybersecurity Woman of the Year 2026 Award, putting the sultanate in contention for one of the industry's most prominent global honours. Dr Shaima Juma Mubarak Al Hashmi, a cybersecurity…...
Oman Arab Bank's US$400mn AT1 bond oversubscribed 2. 75 times, listed in London
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (273+ words) Muscat " Oman Arab Bank's recently launched US$400mn Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bond issuance attracted strong investor interest, generating an order-book of more than US$1. 1bn and achieving an oversubscription rate of 2. 75 times. The bank on Tuesday hosted a press conference to mark the…...
Experts urge stronger culture of dialogue among youth
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (364+ words) Muscat" Experts and researchers have called for greater efforts to promote a culture of constructive dialogue among young people, saying meaningful communication is essential for building an informed, tolerant and resilient generation capable of navigating an increasingly complex world. "Effective…...