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Oman Launches AI Special Zone to Boost Tech Innovation

Sultan Haitham establishes an AI Special Zone in Muscat to propel technological advancements and economic growth.

  • Publish date: Saturday، 02 May 2026 Reading time: 1 min read
Oman Launches AI Special Zone to Boost Tech Innovation

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman has issued Royal Decree No. (50/2026) to establish an Artificial Intelligence Special Zone in the Governorate of Muscat, the Oman News Agency (ONA) reported.

The decree specifies that the Board of Directors of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones will appoint the entity responsible for managing, operating, and developing the Artificial Intelligence Special Zone, in coordination with the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology.

Furthermore, the decree outlines that projects within the Artificial Intelligence Special Zone will receive incentives, privileges, and exemptions as stated in Royal Decree No. (38/2025), which governs laws related to Special Economic Zones and Free Zones.

The decree is set to be published in the Official Gazette and will take effect the day following its publication.

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