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championing environmental sustainability Waraich, President and CEO of Transworld VP Network Infrastructure Middle East at
through its low energy consumption per Associates, said: “Innovation guides our Nokia, said, “Introducing groundbreaking
bit. Nokia will also deploy its state-of- path as we introduce a cutting-edge technology in new regions and helping
the-art CDC-F (Colorless Directionless network, carefully crafted to be futureproof our customers harness the exponential
Contentionless and Flexgrid) technology and seamlessly handle terabytes of traffic. potential of networks is always exciting.
to enhance end-user experience, establish Embracing efficiency, we spearhead a Together with TWA, we are ready
a secure and resilient network, and provide paradigm shift by leveraging the power to establish a new benchmark for
higher bandwidth for the webscalers in of Network Management Systems to connectivity and performance in the region,
the region. The network will be capable streamline operational activities. With offering market-leading performance for
of handling terabits of traffic with Nokia’s cutting-edge technology, we enterprises, service providers, webscalers
600Gbps per lambda initially, with future empower our customers to navigate the and end users.”
expansions planned to support 1.2T per market with confidence and seize new
lambda transmission. Saad Muzaffar business opportunities.” Rima Manna,

AI Revolutionizing Oman’s Industrial Sector Landscape

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and
Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) in Oman
is spearheading efforts to revolutionize the
industrial landscape through the adoption
of artificial intelligence (AI) and factory
automation technologies. With a focus on
enhancing productivity, competitiveness,
and sustainability, this initiative marks
a pivotal moment in Oman’s journey
towards economic diversification and
technological advancement. Under the
banner of ‘Factory Automation and Artificial
Intelligence’, the MoCIIP is committed
to empowering private sector entities
with cutting-edge technologies to drive facilities, encouraging their transition Sector, hosted by the Omani Industrialists
efficiency and innovation in manufacturing towards operational excellence through Association, highlighted the unit’s role in
processes. Mazin Al Siyabi, Director of the integration of advanced technologies. enhancing workforce skills and fostering a
Technical Assistance at Oman’s Ministry Key stakeholders in the industrial sector competitive industrial landscape. Through
of Commerce, Industry, and Investment have lauded these efforts, acknowledging skills accreditation programmes and
Promotion, underscored the pivotal role the positive impact of supportive policies collaboration with various stakeholders,
of AI and automation in Oman’s industrial and strategic interventions in driving the unit aims to meet the evolving demands
landscape. “AI and factory automation are sectoral growth. Notably, initiatives such of the industrial sector and contribute to
essential for Oman’s industrial growth,” as the Value-Added Localization Program economic growth. Industry leaders like
said Al Siyabi, emphasizing their potential and the launch of the ‘Made in Oman’ Hilal Al Hosni, CEO of Cimat Global and
to enhance efficiency and competitiveness. platform underscore Oman’s commitment Abdul Hakeem Al Qasmi, Acting Managing
Al Siyabi said initiatives like ‘Factory to fostering a conducive environment for Director of Sohar Sulphur Fertilizers,
Automation and Artificial Intelligence’, industrial development and promoting stressed the transformative potential of AI
are aimed to propel Omani industries locally manufactured products. Professor and automation in optimizing production
forward. “Empowering our workforce with Ghassan Al Kindi, Pro-Vice Chancellor processes, reducing waste, and enhancing
automation skills is crucial,” he noted, for Research and Innovation at Sohar profitability. As Oman celebrates its
stressing collaboration with academia and University, emphasized the significance Industrial Day, the concerted efforts of
the private sector. Recognizing the pivotal of AI and automation in enhancing government and industry stakeholders
role of these advancements in the Fourth productivity, quality, and competitiveness. underscore the nation’s commitment
Industrial Revolution, the ministry aims He stressed the importance of to driving sustainable industrial growth
to position Oman as a leading investment collaborative efforts between academia, through technological innovation and
destination, aligning with the objectives vocational training institutes, and strategic partnerships. With a clear vision
of Oman Vision 2040. The initiative businesses to equip Omani professionals and collaborative approach, Oman is
encompasses two pathways: one targeting with the skills needed to thrive in the era of poised to emerge as a hub of innovation
new factories built to the highest standards automation. Ahmed Al Barwani, Chairman and industrial excellence in the region.
of efficiency, and the other aimed at existing of the Sectorial Skills Unit for the Industrial
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