Hadatha Cybersecurity Industry Forum
As part of the National Digital Economy Program and its executive initiatives—particularly the Cybersecurity Industry Program “Hadatha”—and in alignment with Oman Vision 2040, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), represented by Oman National CERT, have organized the Hadatha Cybersecurity Industry Forum during COMEX 2025 on 10th September 2025. The forum was inaugurated by HE Dr. Said bin Mohammed Al Saqri Minister of Economy,
This forum acts as a dynamic platform to unite entrepreneurs, investors, cybersecurity experts, and policymakers to explore the latest developments in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and innovation. The goal is to foster collaboration, share best global practices, and identify emerging investment opportunities that contribute to the growth of Oman’s digital economy.
A central theme of the forum is the integration of AI technologies in cybersecurity, focusing on how AI can enhance threat detection, automate incident response, and improve national digital resilience. By leveraging AI-driven solutions, Oman aims to proactively counter evolving cyber threats, support secure digital transformation, and build a smarter and safer technology ecosystem.
The event have highlighted successful international models and regional advancements, encouraging dialogue on how startups and enterprises can adopt cutting-edge tools and frameworks. Through this, the forum promotes a culture of innovation and digital entrepreneurship within the cybersecurity and AI sectors.
The Hadatha Cybersecurity Industry Forum supports Oman’s strategic vision of becoming a regional hub for cybersecurity and AI, reinforcing its commitment to creating a sustainable, innovation-led digital economy. The forum witnessed launching 3 National Initiatives that reflects the government’s proactive approach to public-private collaboration and positioning the Sultanate as a leader in advanced digital technologies across the Regions:
1- Launching the C4IR Oman Website in line with both Oman 2040 and World Economic Forum visions and objectives.
2- Launching "Cybersecurity Industry Development Watch Center" The first of its kind in the world — a strategic platform empowered by Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies to support economic growth. It provides local and global data and indicators to aid decision-makers and researchers, transforming challenges into opportunities, data into actionable strategies, and national efforts into global impact.
3- Hadatha for Cybersecurity Excellence Award an Award recognize the outstanding local talent, innovators, and institutions in Oman for their achievements in Cybersecurity.