Thursday 12 / February / 2026
Muscat: Omantel yesterday launched “Otech,” the Provider of Technologies of the Future and Enabler of Digital Transformation. This move comes as part of national efforts to accelerate digital transformation and strengthen the foundations of an integrated digital economy, and in line with strategic directions to unify technological capabilities and investments.
The was unveiled during a ceremony held under the patronage of Abdulsalam Mohammed Al Murshidi, Chairman of Oman Investment Authority, at the Royal Opera House Muscat, in the presence of representatives from the public and private sectors, along with a number of specialists and experts in technology and digital transformation.
During the event, a number of strategic partnerships were also announced, reflecting the breadth of Otech’s ecosystem and the expansion of its operational scope.
Mulhim bin Bashir Al Jarf, Deputy Chairman of Oman Investment Authority for Investment and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Omantel, affirmed that the launch of Otech represents a consolidation of Omantel’s position as an integrated digital technology company and reflects its well-considered strategic transition from a telecommunications operator to a modern technology model that drives innovation and enables the digital economy.
He noted that this transformation comes in alignment with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 and the Eleventh Five-Year Plan, particularly within the digital economy pillar and the development of knowledge- and technology-based sectors.
He added that Omantel adopts a comprehensive strategic vision that views technological transformation as an integrated ecosystem focused on modernising infrastructure, introducing digital solutions, building national capabilities, developing business models, enhancing cross-sector integration, and creating sustainable value for the national economy.
On his turn, Eng. Aladdin Abdullah Baitfadhil, Chief Executive Officer of Omantel and Chairman of Otech, stated that the launch of Otech marks a qualitative transformation in the company’s journey and in Oman’s digital sector. It reflects Omantel’s commitment to playing an active role in advancing national digital transformation.
By establishing a unified technology ecosystem, the company is laying the foundations for a new phase centred on innovation and competitiveness, in line with national directives for economic diversification and the development of a knowledge- and technology-based economy, he added.
He noted that Otech will not only introduce the latest future technologies, but will also play a pivotal role in enabling the digital economy, which is a key pillar of Oman Vision 2040. This step, he affirmed, reflects Omantel’s firm commitment to empowering national capabilities, accelerating digital transformation, and reinforcing Oman’s position as a regional hub for telecommunications and technology.
He further noted that Otech will enable stakeholders to adopt and develop technologies with confidence, ensuring long-term resilience and readiness, and strengthening Oman’s digital presence regionally and globally.
Eng. Maqbool Salim Al Wahaibi, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Otech, said that the integration of Oman Data Park within the Otech ecosystem represents a qualitative leap in the development of digital infrastructure. The company will leverage its expertise in operating data centres and sovereign cloud services to support public and private institutions with high-quality solutions. Through this integration, it will also contribute to accelerating digital transformation, strengthening data localisation in Oman, and enabling government entities and private organisations to benefit from advanced cloud environments that meet current and future business needs.
During the ceremony, a number of strategic partnerships were announced, reflecting the diversity and breadth of the Otechecosystem. These included a partnership with Oracle in hyperscale computing platforms through Oracle Alloy; a partnership with PwC to develop cybersecurity solutions and products and build local capabilities; a partnership with Nagarro for systems integration services in emerging technologies and sector-specific solutions; collaboration with Palo Alto Networks through Unit 42 in cyber threat intelligence and incident response; and a partnership with Fortinet in cloud-enabled SASE cybersecurity solutions.
Additional collaborations include Nama Shared Services to build systems integration capabilities and smart utility solutions, as well as partnerships with Omani tech startups such as Orki in AI-powered recruitment platforms, Decoil in enterprise platforms and generative AI solutions, and Remedy as an AI-driven enterprise execution platform linking strategy to operational implementation.
The launch of Otech comes in response to the rapid growth of the ICT services market, which is expected to record strong growth rates driven by government digital transformation and the expansion of the digital economy, in line with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 to build a diversified economy based on innovation, knowledge and advanced technologies.
The launch of Otech also aligns with Omantel’s strategic transformation from a traditional telecom operator into a comprehensive technology provider, in line with Oman Vision 2040. This includes building national capabilities, opening specialised technical career pathways, and providing continuous training programmes that prepare Omani talent to lead digital transformation and future technology projects, thereby enhancing the readiness of the national workforce for the digital economy.
Otech embodies this direction as a trusted technology enabler for the Sultanate of Oman and a single point of contact for ICT solutions. It unifies investments and digital assets within Omantel’s integrated ecosystem and supports the Group’s transformation from a telecom operator to a comprehensive technology provider offering advanced solutions across data centres, cloud computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things and systems integration at both national and regional levels.
Otech is also consolidating the Group’s technology assets and expertise by integrating companies such as Oman Data Park and Tadoom under a single operating model, enhancing business efficiency and delivering local and regional added value. It provides secure, certified services compliant with local governance and regulatory requirements, making it a trusted platform for running mission-critical applications and systems nationally and regionally.
