Muscat… the Arab World’s digital capital

Muscat… the Arab World’s digital capital

Muscat: Oman's place in the backbone of global trade, its ability to become a global centre for data exchange, strong digital capabilities and infrastructure, a technically capable young society, and submarine cables that enable high-speed digital exchange have all contributed to Muscat being named the Arab Digital Capital for 2022. Saeed bin Hamoud Al Maawali, the Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, added that these qualities have been enhanced by modern logistics services, developed highways, and globally connected ports and airports, modern transportation and warehouses, and free zones, which enhance opportunities to attract investments to Oman. "Muscat's victory as the Arab Digital Capital for 2022 reflects the confidence of Arab countries in the digital and legislative capabilities that the Sultanate of Oman enjoys in the ICT sector," he added. "The latest of these was the Cabinet's adoption of the National Digital Economy Programme, which aims to contribute to the digital economy and expand the national economy." The decision to award Muscat the title came during the 25th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Communications and Information Technology, which was held virtually. Oman's aspiration is to put its digital footprint on the Arab world, as the country's candidacy