MoU
Signed to Enhance Digital Transformation Projects in Oman

Muscat,
7 Jan 2026 (ONA) — The National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI)
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today with Future Cities, a
subsidiary of Omantel Group.

The
agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in several advanced technical fields
supporting digital transformation projects in the Sultanate of Oman.

Under
this MoU, the areas of cooperation include cleaning and processing data to ensure
high quality and developing solutions based on AI technologies.

The
MoU was signed by Dr. Khalifa Abdullah Al Barwani, CEO of the NCSI, and Eng.
Abdullah Rashid Al Badi, CEO of Future Cities.

The
CEO of the NCSI emphasized that this MoU is part of the Centre’s efforts to
strengthen partnerships with national entities in the fields of AI and data
quality improvement. He noted that this cooperation will allow the NCSI to
leverage innovative solutions to develop and analyze statistical data, thereby
enhancing the Centre’s ability to provide accurate indicators for
decision-makers.

On
his part, the CEO of Future Cities stated that this MoU represents a major step
in expanding the company’s role as a technical partner for government
institutions. He clarified that the collaboration will utilize the company’s
capabilities in data cleaning and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to
bolster the national data ecosystem.

He
added that the integration of expertise between the two parties will support
the development of innovative smart solutions, contributing to the efficiency
of government services and supporting smart city initiatives.

This
agreement falls within the framework of national efforts to accelerate digital
transformation and benefit from future technologies, enhancing Oman’s readiness
in the fields of big data, AI, and smart city applications.

—Ends/AG