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Oman’s new AI Zone is a bid for digital sovereignty, say experts

May 1, 2026·Oman ObserverEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

Oman's establishment of dedicated digital infrastructure reflects a broader GCC trend toward reducing technological dependence on foreign platforms and building domestic digital capabilities—a structural shift that parallels similar initiatives in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar over the past five years. Such sovereignty-focused policies typically intersect with government spending patterns, data localization requirements, and regulatory frameworks that reshape competitive dynamics across telecommunications, enterprise software, and cloud services sectors regionally. The initiative's macroeconomic relevance lies in its alignment with GCC diversification strategies and potential effects on foreign direct investment flows into digital economy sectors, particularly in markets where governmen

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