C4IR Oman's Strategic Foresight

Oman’s Strategic Foresight connects insights across the eight Executive Programs of the National Program for Digital Economy (NPDE), providing a dynamic platform to explore emerging trends and national priorities.

Oman's National Program for Digital Economy

Oman's National Program for the Digital Economy (NPDE) is a comprehensive long-term strategy approved in October 2021 to transform the Sultanate into a diversified, tech-driven economy aligned with Oman Vision 2040. The primary goal of the NPDE is to accelerate digital transformation and increase the digital economy's contribution to Oman's total GDP from roughly 2% to 10% by 2040.

AI & Advanced Digital Technologies

Examine Oman’s development of a national AI ecosystem spanning adoption, governance, sovereign capabilities, innovation, and AI- enabled decision-making.

Digital Commerce

Position the Sultanate of Oman as a regional hub for global trade, enabling innovation, investment, market access, and growth.

Cybersecurity Industry

Enable the expansion and growth of national cybersecurity companies, strengthening local capabilities, innovation, talent, resilience, and digital sovereignty.

Digital Industry

Manufacture and assemble servers and cloud infrastructure equipment locally to reduce reliance on international suppliers, strengthen capabilities, and support digital sovereignty.

Digital Infrastructure

Enhance digital inclusion and improve the efficiency of telecommunications services, cloud infrastructure, and data center capabilities to support Oman’s digital economy.

Financial Technology

Develop a national payment card that promotes financial sovereignty and reduces reliance on international providers, while innovation, inclusion, and secure payments.

Government Digital Transformation

Establish digital transformation centers in every governorate of the Sultanate of Oman, aligned with each governorate’s unique digital identity.

Space Economy

Establish an integrated cloud-based environment to receive and process satellite data, supporting economic and research sectors, innovation, and emerging space opportunities.

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