BP Oman HR advisor Asmahan Mustafa is the first Omani woman to have represented the Sultanate at Technofest, an internal BP competition.
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UAE parents “concerned” but “don’t take action” in protecting kids online
A majority of UAE parents (96 percent) worry about their children’s online safety but many may not know how to protect them, according to a recent study by Norton.2 4226
Oman symposium to explore AI’s impact on education
Oman will put the spotlight on how artificial intelligence will impact the education sector in an upcoming symposium at the Sultanate.
Oman ranked second in Arab world for open data availability
In the open data report published by the US-based Open Data Watch Organisation, the Sultanate ranked 53 out of 108 countries globally when compared to 2016, where Oman, was ranked 69 out of 179 countries.
Forum spotlights research projects in Oman
Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), represented by the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Postgraduate Studies and Research, is organising the Forum on Projects Funded by His Majesty’s Trust Fund for Strategic Research on Tuesday, under the auspices of Khalid bin Hilal Al Ma’awali, Chairman of the Majlis A’Shura.
ManageEngine to capitalise on GCC opportunities
2017 has been a year of significant growth for enterprise IT management software provider ManageEngine. The company has worked with …
Emerging opportunities for renewable energy on spotlight in Oman
The Oman American Business Centre (OABC) has recently announced that it will host a one-day forum focused on the benefits and opportunities in sustainable energy field in the Sultanate.
Sony Professional appoints FVC as MEA distributor
Sony Professional Solutions has appointed FVC as its official partner to market and sell its new line up of BRAVIA …
Oman moves one step closer to a cashless society
Oman is expanding its initiatives focused on financial technologies with the upcoming launch of the Sultanate’s first comprehensive e-payment platform.
Abu Dhabi to explore AI’s role in homeland security
The eighth edition of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience, ISNR Abu Dhabi 2018, opens today in Abu Dhabi with a focus on the impact of artificial intelligence on homeland security.
Oman plans to be among world’s most innovative countries by 2020
The Research Council of Oman has recently unveiled the country’s National Innovation Strategy and highlighted the importance of leveraging innovation initiatives as catalyst for change within the Sultanate.