Oman launches the 2026–2030 phase of its National Digital Economy Programme
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The programme targets OMR 1.5 billion of GDP contribution, OMR 300 million of technology investment and 3,000 direct jobs per year across digital transformation, AI, cybersecurity, space, commerce, fintech and infrastructure.
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- Oman · Digital Economy, AI, Cybersecurity, Fintech & E-commerce
Source date: 2026-10-22. This is separate from Horizon publication.
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What changed
The programme targets OMR 1.5 billion of GDP contribution, OMR 300 million of technology investment and 3,000 direct jobs per year across digital transformation, AI, cybersecurity, space, commerce, fintech and infrastructure.
Business impact
- The programme states targets of OMR 1.5 billion in GDP contribution, OMR 300 million of technology investment and 3,000 direct jobs per year during the 2026–2030 phase.
- Eight workstreams cover digital transformation, AI, cybersecurity, space, digital industries, digital commerce, fintech and infrastructure.
- Technology companies gain a national priority map, but the source does not identify procurement budgets, open calls, delivery authorities or company eligibility for each target.
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Source and editorial position
The phase-two launch and policy themes are attributed to Oman’s Foreign Ministry on 22 October 2026. Horizon does not infer budget, architecture, tender access, supplier selection or mandatory technology from the policy announcement.
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Oman · Digital Economy, AI, Cybersecurity, Fintech & E-commerce
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