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Sheikh Talal Said Al Mamari, CEO of Omantel,
discussing the company's recent initiatives and its
central role in driving Oman's digital transformation.

Q: Omantel has recently launched the National Cloud
initiative. Could you elaborate on its significance
and how it aligns with Oman's Vision 2040?
A: Absolutely. The National Cloud is a cornerstone
in our strategy to propel Oman's digital economy
forward. We've established a secure, scalable,
and sovereign cloud infrastructure that ensures
data residency within the country. This initiative is
not just about technology; it's about empowering
various sectors, be it government, healthcare,
education, or SMEs—with tailored cloud solutions
that drive efficiency and innovation. By localizing
data and providing advanced services, we're directly
contributing to the objectives outlined in Oman
Vision 2040, fostering a knowledge-based and
diversified economy.

Our vision is to position Omantel
as a catalyst for digital innovation
and economic diversification in
Oman. We'll continue to invest
Sheikh Talal Said Al Mamari in emerging technologies, forge
CEO strategic partnerships, and
Omantel develop solutions that address

the unique needs of our society.

Q: Omantel has also completed a significant
digital transformation project. What were the key
outcomes?
A: This transformation has enabled us to migrate
over 200 products and services across all business
lines into a unified, real-time charging system
hosted on our private cloud. This shift improves our
agility in launching new services and enhances our

8 MAY 2025