Oman Unveils Strategic Tech Vision at COMEX 2025, Anchored in AI and Cybersecurity
Oman has launched a bold new chapter in its digital transformation journey with the opening of COMEX 2025, the Sultanate’s flagship technology exhibition. Inaugurated by His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, the four-day event showcased Oman’s ambition to become a regional leader in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and space innovation.
Organized by Al Dar Al Arabiya for Data Analysis and supported by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MoTCIT), COMEX 2025 featured over 140 startups, 200 companies, and multiple international delegations. The event served as a platform for unveiling strategic initiatives aligned with Oman Vision 2040, including the Digital Triangle Project, a dedicated AI zone, and the Green AI Alliance—an initiative fostering collaboration between government, academia, and the private sector.
Among the highlights was the launch of “Maeen,” Oman’s first AI language model, designed to enhance digital sovereignty and streamline government services. The unveiling of 30 new services on the Unified Digital Services Portal, a smart assistant, and the National Open Data Portal further underscored Oman’s commitment to citizen-centric digital governance.
Dr Ali bin Amer al Shaithani, Under-Secretary for Communications and Information Technology, emphasized that the National Programme for the Digital Economy aims to contribute 10% to Oman’s GDP by 2040. He also noted the country’s growing investment momentum in semiconductors, data centers, and space technologies, citing the successful ‘Duqm-1’ rocket launch as a milestone in regional space innovation.
With RO 42 million in new agreements signed at COMEX 2025 and additional deals finalized at LEAP 2025 in Saudi Arabia, Oman is positioning itself as a magnet for tech investment. The event reinforced the Sultanate’s strategic focus on cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies as pillars of a diversified, innovation-driven economy.
