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Omantel leads innovation scene in Oman
The Omantel Innovation Labs have been launched to leverage Omantel ’ s expertise , partnerships , reach and access to technology to contribute to Oman ’ s Vision 2040 and promote innovation and entrepreneurship in new and emerging technologies namely 5G , Internet of Things , cybersecurity , customer experience technology and Big Data .
The Omantel Innovation Oasis is a showcase of uses of 5G technology and other frontier technologies . It complements the Omantel Innovation Labs as a place where incubated tech start-ups can potentially showcase their innovations in the future .
His Highness Sayyid Dr Fahad bin Al Julanda Al Said , Vice Chancellor , Sultan Qaboos University , commented : “ I congratulate Omantel on these path-breaking launches .
Oman-based telco Omantel , has launched its path-breaking Innovation Labs and inaugurated the 5G experience centre , the
Omantel Innovation Oasis and E-Dukkan respectively .
They are yet another step towards realising Oman ’ s digital future and economic diversification objectives and align with Oman Vision 2040 objectives . Seeing these start-ups harness frontier technologies under Omantel Innovation Labs and contribute towards national growth while being examples of the entrepreneurial spirit gives us immense pride . I have complete faith and confidence in the sharp young Omani minds . They have the talent and Omantel is playing the enabler by guiding and shaping their ideas into successful , profitable ventures .”
Oman ranked third in renewable energy in Middle East
The Sultanate of Oman has been ranked third in the Middle East and North Africa in renewable energy , 15th among emerging economies , and 38th globally , according to the 2021 Climate Scope assessment published by Bloomberg Agency .
Oman News Agency said : “ The evaluation included 136 countries worldwide and focused on investment conditions in diversifying energy sources , as it assesses the ability of countries to attract capital for low-carbon technologies while building a greener economy .”
The Sultanate of Oman ’ s attainment of this position comes as a result of its adoption of an ambitious strategy to diversify its energy sources by expanding renewable energy projects in a way that benefits the environment and reduces carbon emissions Acknowledging the need for sustainable development to achieve economic growth ,
attain social inclusion and protect the country ’ s environment , the Sultanate has been committed to the principles of sustainability and has spearheaded innovative programmes that advocate its quintessential role in the development of the country .
This month , the Gulf state is hosting the Oman Sustainability Week ( OSW ) event , which is organised under the Ministry of Energy and Minerals . A national-level event dedicated to sustainability , OSW is under the patronage of His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said .
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