NDRC will provide expertise and personnel throughout a three-month programme for 10 start-ups from the MENA region, with the OTF investing the required capital.
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Oman thwarted over 800M cyber-attacks: ITA
Oman has reportedly warded off over 880 million cyber-attacks on government networks in 2017, three times more than 2016 when the country recorded 279 million such attacks.1 3626
Oman cybersecurity summit highlights need for resilience strategies
The summit addressed resilience issues that organisations are facing in securely facilitating the exchange of information.
Oman to host reality TV show to find region’s best innovators
The setting for the season finale was chosen as part of the show’s recent collaboration with the Oman Technology Fund (OTF)
Wärtsilä-built smart power plant inaugurated in Oman
Musandam Independent Power Project (IPP), supplied and built by Finland-based technology group Wärtsilä, was opened in northern Oman this week.
Johnson Controls to secure Oman’s airports
Johnson Controls has announced that the aviation specific CEM Systems AC2000 Airport access control system has been selected to secure Muscat International Airport …
Oman’s Blockchain Symposium highlights adoption growth
The event gathered together ministers and 700 participants to promote Oman as an enabling business environment for international Blockchain firms.
Technology is ‘key’ in Oman’s OMR4.4 billion oil and gas investment
Madhu G.N., Al Siraj Holding, believes investing this money in technology and cost efficient practices can give rise to new verticals in Oman.
Omantel teams up with Ericsson to begin 5G testing in Oman
According to a company statement, “Omantel has started experimenting with 5G for the first time in the Sultanate in partnership with Ericsson MEA.”
Oman’s first ever electric vehicle charging station to be built by 2018
The Global EVRT team will launch these charging stations and engage with the local community to spread awareness on electric vehicles – a step that will play a major role in EV adoption in the Sultanate.
Oman’s ITA, NTF sign MoU to enhance training in IT sector
The purpose of the MoU is to establish a strategic relationship between the ITA and NTF to promote Omanisation and boost skill development activities in IT fields.