Oman is accelerating its digital transformation with the second phase of the National Digital Economy Programme (2026โ2030), which plans to roll out approximately 84 initiatives with a stronger focus on private-sector participation and the digitalisation of priority industries. The programme will target sectors including energy, manufacturing, transport and logistics, while supporting businesses in adopting technologies that improve productivity, competitiveness and innovation. Omanโs digital economy currently accounts for around 9% of GDP, and the programme aims to attract RO300 million in technology investments and create 3,000 direct jobs annually through digital economy initiatives. The previous phase also created more than 5,000 technology jobs for Omanis, while Omanisation in ICT professions rose from 50% in 2022 to approximately 72% in 2026. Planned digital transformation centres across the governorates are expected to help attract investment and develop projects aligned with regional strengths. These measures signal an important shift from digitising government services towards enabling wider business growth, building local technology capabilities and creating new opportunities for Omani companies and entrepreneurs. The initiative supports Oman Vision 2040 and the development of a competitive, innovation-led digital economy
