The 34th edition of the Communications and Information Technology Exhibition (COMEX 2025), which commenced at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre on Monday, highlighted innovative features that affirm the government's commitment to the digital transformation.
Comex 2025 was launched by His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Ali bin Amer al Shidhani, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT), said that agreements worth over RO100 million will be signed during the course of Comex.
The Royal Oman Police rolled out an update to its official application, which includes details of family members, updates to phone numbers, and access to digital images of their children’s birth certificates.
The update also allows the display of passport copies, investor card details, and data of individuals under sponsorship.
The app also allows users to book appointments for virtual visits with inmates, apply for a first-time driving licence, and report cases related to human trafficking.
Al Shidhani announced the 'Artificial Intelligence Zone' project in the Wilayat of Seeb in the Governorate of Muscat to local companies, especially those from Africa, the Middle East, to set up AI start-ups in the country.
The "Artificial Intelligence Zone" project is being implemented and supervised by government entities, mainly the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones, while the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT) is responsible for selecting the companies implementing the zone by issuing a public tender for international companies to submit bids and operational and financial models for its management.
The Digital Triangle Project will be a national initiative to develop three interconnected digital zones that form a regional gateway for cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and advanced digital services. This project is based on green data centers, a world-class communications infrastructure via submarine cables and fiber optics.
The Ministry of Interior launched the electronic system 'Taswiya', which will help citizens and residents to request a reconciliation
in various cases, including financial claims, guarantees, and debts, in addition to family issues such as divorce, alimony, custody, and inheritance. It also aims to facilitate the resolution of disputes and expedite their procedures in the areas of personal status, civil, and commercial cases, by enabling parties to register their requests electronically and obtain the executive form of the reconciliation minutes or issue a replacement for lost ones.
The Ministry of Interior announced the start of accepting applications for registration in the electoral register for the fourth-term municipal council elections, starting today, Monday, September 8.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority launched a service that will help mobile users distinguish official messages from official sources like banks and government entities.
Nama Electricity introduced smart meters that allow for the smooth transition from a post-paid to a prepaid service, while Bank Muscat launched a kiosk that will allow its customers to conduct some transactions using their civil or residency card.
This year’s edition also prominence to emerging technology firms through the Startup Zone, which hosts more than 140 companies, including 30 supported and nominated by the Ministry.
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