C4IR Oman

The Centre acts as the essential bridge between global technological frontiers and local national priorities, providing a neutral platform for multi-stakeholder collaboration.

The C4IR Oman is established as a national and regional catalyst to anticipate, govern, and scale the impact of emerging technologies.

Its primary mission is to bridge the gap between technological potential and real-world implementation. By operating as a Futurist, the Centre identifies long-term technology risks and opportunities before they reach the mainstream. 

As an Amplifier, it accelerates the adoption of agile governance frameworks and innovative solutions that drive economic diversification and sustainable growth.

Our  Dear Visitors ,

As part of the World Economic Forum's global network, The Oman’s Fourth Industrial Revolution Center is established with a mission to catalyze sustainable and inclusive economic growth through the strategic and responsible adoption of 4IR technologies. The Center acts as a policy shaper and ecosystem builder, transforming technological potential into tangible and sustainable progress, fostering economic growth by enhancing productivity and efficiency, maximizing competitive advantage and smart management and creating a future where our workforce is empowered with advanced skills for future jobs in the fields of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

This journey requires collective effort. Therefore, I extend a sincere invitation to all—industry leaders, policymakers, academic pioneers, and innovators—to join us. Together, let's contribute to this vital mission and promote the responsible and human-centered adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies.


Eng. Badar Al Salehi

Head of Oman C4IR

Our objectives

C4IR Oman will uniquely contribute by:

Policy Innovation & AI Governance

Ensuring responsible and job-driven AI deployment.

Global Collaboration & Industry Alignment

Connecting Oman with international AI and quantum leaders to bring best practices in workforce development and attract foreign companies to hire locally.

Job-Ready Workforce Development

Ensuring AI and quantum computing initiatives directly align with Oman’s labor market needs.

Direct Influence on AI & Digital Economy Regulations

Ensuring government policies actively support digital economy programs and initiatives.

Fast-Tracked Regulatory Adoption

Bridging policy gaps that can speed up AI adoption and powered job growth in critical economic sectors

Stronger Private Sector Engagement

Acting as a structured government-backed platform for AI and 4 IR startups, multinational firms, and SME

Focusing on the following sectors

The centre will focus on the following sectors, topics or initiatives to deliver on its purpose

Data & AI Governance

Ensuring responsible AI growth with policies that also encourage job creation.

AI in Energy & Sustainability

Developing AI-based energy efficiency projects that employ Omanis in green tech.

Quantum Computing & Advanced Tech

Creating R&D and skillset in quantum computing

Get involved with C4IR Oman!

Interested in shaping policies for adopting the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), to drive economic growth and align with Oman Vision 2040? Reach out today. 

Part of the Centre for Frontier Technologies and Innovation

Empowering leaders to unlock the potential of frontier technologies and accelerate their inclusive and sustainable adoption.

C4IR Oman

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