The document highlights the achievements of the Digital Industry Program in 2023. This program is one of the key pillars of the National Digital Economy Program in the Sultanate of Oman, aiming to stimulate digital industry growth, attract investments, and build national digital capabilities.

Key Points:

• Main Objectives:
  • Stimulating the digital industry.
  • Attracting foreign investments in the ICT sector.
  • Building national capacities and developing digital skills.
  • Developing the ecosystem for tech startups and linking them to local and international opportunities.
• Initiatives and Programs:
  • “Nomo” Program supported 31 tech startups.
  • “Jadara” Program evaluated and supported local tech products and linked them with government entities.
  • Participation in COMEX Exhibition, organizing a startup pavilion.
  • Implementation of Sas 48 Hackathon and participation of Omani companies in LEAP 2023 in Saudi Arabia.
• Investment Attraction:
  • Improved legislative environment.
  • Collaborations with major companies like Tencent, Cisco, and SK-Hynix.
  • Developed investment opportunities in semiconductors, data centers, and game development.
• Capacity Building (Makeen):
  • 4,889 Omanis trained by end of 2023 out of 10,000 targeted.
  • 52 training programs executed and over 2,000 practical projects completed.
  • Advanced programs in AI, cybersecurity, programming, and leading global tech platforms.
• Marketing and Communication:
  • Enhanced digital presence on X and Instagram with over 160,000 total followers.
  • Published 129 technical and awareness topics throughout the year.
• Government Software License Management:
  • Unified management of major software licenses (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle) to reduce costs and enhance efficiency.