Oman’s manufacturing sector is in the midst of a major transformation. New technologies, like artificial intelligence, big data, the Internet of Things and robotics are ushering in a fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0). A revolution that is all about smart factories, flexible supply chains and seamless distribution models.

Management from Ithraa, Oman’s inward investment and export promotion agency, joined with Ooredoo on Wednesday to sign a partnership agreement.

- Exporting continues to grow across Oman, according to recent government figures with local firms exporting US$8.2bn worth of non-oil commodities in 2017, up from US$6.2bn in 2016.

Meeting the twin global challenges of more people and an evolving global economy, countries around the world are constructing entirely new smart cities, urban areas built on technology and innovation and revitalizing existing ones with data-driven intelligence to boost their competitiveness. Recognising the key role of Oman’s own upcoming smart cities - Madinat Al Irfan and Mina Al Sultan Qaboos Waterfront – in the Sultanate’s continued economic diversification, Ithraa – Oman’s inward inves...

Capitalizing on its strategic location, infrastructure and talent, Oman is looking to lure UK manufacturing, transport and tourism companies to set up offices in the sultanate, helping them connect with the fast growing economies of the Gulf and East Africa.

In partnership with Ithraa – Oman’s inward investment and export development agency – leading export trainers from the UN’s International Trade Centre (ITC) held workshops on Export quality management, this week at the Sundus Rotana Hotel, Muscat and the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Salalah.

A top flight UN team from the International Trade Centre are conducting export workshops in partnership with Ithraa – Oman’s inward investment and export development agency - in Muscat and Salalah.

Leading Omani businesses are exhibiting this week at Marmomacc, the world’s premier trade fair for the stone and marble industry in Verona, Italy.

- Oman’s leading stone and marble producers will exhibit 26 – 29 September at Marmomacc, the world’s premier trade fair for the stone and marble industry in Verona, Italy.

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