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Omantel set to make Salalah the Middle East’s second largest submarine cable hub

Omantel highlighted its technology-driven solutions during an important ICT event with government officials and business leaders from the Governorate of Dhofar at the “Omantel ICT” event during Khareef Dhofar, in the presence of His Highness Sayyid Marwan bin Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar. Omantel showcased the innovative solutions provided by the company that have contributed immensely to supporting the digital transformation process in the Sultanate and strengthening the local economy of the Governorate of Dhofar.

Talal bin Said Al Mamari, CEO of Omantel, reiterated the company’s focus on keeping pace with global technological advancements and highlighted its edge in having a strong ICT infrastructure. This is reflected in Omantel’s business model, marked by an integrated system of a sprawling core network, strategic acquisitions, and collaborations, including partnerships and alliances with major international technology companies to bring the most advanced technologies to foster digital transformation in Oman.

Al Mamari said, "We attach great importance to the Dhofar Governorate due to its strategic location for global tech investments. Over the past few years, we have worked on a series of strategic projects and initiatives that have attracted around $150 million in global investments. These include the establishment of the SN1 Data Center in partnership with Equinix which is the world’s leading data center provider, attracting major global content providers and hyperscalers to build their own massive data centers in the city, and the upcoming landings of 10 international submarine cables in Salalah next year, which will make it the second most connected city in the Middle East."

On the sidelines of the event, a panel discussion titled "Challenges and Opportunities Related to the Adoption of Digital Technologies in the Sultanate of Oman" was held. The panelists included Dr. Amer Awadh Al-Rawas, a leading ICT expert who has contributed immensely to the growth of the telecommunications sector in Oman; Laila Abdullah Al Hadrami, Executive Director of Oman Information Technology Society; and Lujaina Saif Al Kharusi, Vice President of Governance, Regulatory Affairs, and Compliance at Omantel.

The session provided insights into several models, generating significant interest among participants and reflecting the extent of Oman's interest in future technologies. The event also shed light on steps taken in digital transformation at the corporate level and reviewed multiple experiences in digitization and the technology sector.

Omantel, through its subsidiaries such as Oman Data Park and Tadoom, showcased key innovative solutions and digital services, including data center services, cloud computing, cybersecurity, software as a service, smart buildings, digital twin solutions, remote control, and digital surveillance cameras.

Omantel has succeeded, through the integration of its operations, processes, and extensive expertise in communications and digital technology, in establishing its position as a leading telecommunications company within the Sultanate of Oman and beyond. The company's innovative approaches have contributed to providing state-of-the-art solutions to various consumer and business sectors. The company aims to deliver an unparalleled, exceptional experience to its customers and strives to always exceed their expectations. To achieve the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, Omantel invests in emerging technologies and provides cutting-edge ICT solutions, such as cloud services, AI, smart solutions, cybersecurity, and much more, in addition to harnessing its technological capabilities to enhance innovation and leadership in new and advanced technologies.



Source: https://www.omantel.om/About%20us/media-center/news/details/main+pr+-+ict+event+-final

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