The National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Future Cities, a subsidiary of Omantel Group, to strengthen cooperation in advanced technical fields supporting digital transformation projects in the Sultanate of Oman.
The agreement focuses on collaboration in data cleaning and processing to ensure high-quality datasets, as well as the development of solutions based on artificial intelligence technologies. The MoU was signed by Dr Khalifa Abdullah Al Barwani, Chief Executive Officer of NCSI, and Eng. Abdullah Rashid Al Badi, Chief Executive Officer of Future Cities.
Dr Al Barwani said the agreement reflects NCSI’s efforts to expand partnerships with national entities in the areas of AI and data quality improvement. He noted that the collaboration will enable the centre to adopt innovative solutions for developing and analysing statistical data, enhancing its ability to provide accurate and reliable indicators to support decision-making.
Eng. Al Badi stated that the MoU represents an important step in expanding Future Cities’ role as a technology partner for government institutions. He explained that the partnership will leverage the company’s expertise in data cleaning and Internet of Things technologies to strengthen Oman’s national data ecosystem. He added that combining capabilities from both organizations will support the development of smart solutions that improve government service efficiency and advance smart city initiatives.
The agreement aligns with national efforts to accelerate digital transformation and leverage future technologies, supporting Oman’s readiness in big data, artificial intelligence, and smart city applications.
Source: https://meatechwatch.com/2026/01/09/mou-signed-to-enhance-digital-transformation-projects-in-oman/
