Muscat:The Sultanate of Oman is currently hosting the 4th meeting of the Digital Innovation Board, an affiliate of the "Innovation and Entrepreneurship Alliance for Digital Development" from the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The three-day event commenced today in Muscat.
According to Oman News Agency, Dr. Ali bin Amer Al Shidhani, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, emphasized Oman's efforts in developing its digital economy roadmap. During the opening ceremony, he expressed optimism that the meeting would foster new opportunities for digital innovation, establish partnerships, and initiate projects beneficial to stakeholders in the digital sectors.
Eng. Omar Hamdan Al Ismaili, CEO of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, highlighted that hosting such a meeting underscores Oman's dedication to participating in international dialogues on innovation and digital transformation. He noted that the event allows Oman to showcase its national experiences and initiatives, thereby enhancing cooperation with global partners to advance innovation and entrepreneurship systems aligned with the digital economy goals and Oman Vision 2040.
Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau at the ITU, remarked on the ITU's focus on bridging the digital divide and accelerating digital transformation, with innovation being a central theme across all related sectors.
