The Global EVRT team will launch these charging stations and engage with the local community to spread awareness on electric vehicles – a step that will play a major role in EV adoption in the Sultanate.
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Oman’s Ooredoo connects 77,000 homes with ‘super fast’ fibre broadband
Oman-based telecom provider Ooredoo has provided 77,000 homes across the Muscat region with super fast fibre home broadband from the existing fast home broadband. 0 5499
Oman’s ITA, NTF sign MoU to enhance training in IT sector
The purpose of the MoU is to establish a strategic relationship between the ITA and NTF to promote Omanisation and boost skill development activities in IT fields.
Oman strives for renewable energy independence by 2019
Oman’s experiment with new models in partnership with the private sector and its eagerness in adopting new technology could pave the way for large-scale renewable projects, Markus-Erich Strohmeier, chief executive officer of Siemens Oman.
Nominations now open for CIO 100 Awards 2018
The CIO 100 honorees will be chosen by the CNME editorial team based on information submitted in an online application.
Ford brings new hybrid vehicles to Middle East market
The Ford F-150 Hybrid is the first vehicle to be confirmed for launch in the Middle East as part of Ford’s electrified vehicles plan.
NetSuite co-founder Evan Goldberg talks strategy
One year after Oracle acquired the company he helped create, Evan Goldberg sits down to talk strategy.
Omantel inks $1.35bn deal to acquire 12% stake in Kuwait’s Zain
The agreement between Omantel and Zain will create the third largest combined telecoms group in the MENA region, with 52 million customers.
Uber seals multi-billion dollar SoftBank investment
The agreement lets SoftBank and other firms invest up to $1 billion in Uber, and proceed with a tender offer in coming weeks to buy up to $9 billion in shares from existing investors.
UAE Government, WEF launch initiative to develop AI-powered services
The initiative seeks to deliver accurate forecasts on future developments in the field of AI and adopt the necessary tools to benefit from the transformations brought about by the technology.
Bahrain hosts youth innovation event with Microsoft, BDB
The Youth Leadership Programme, held in partnership with Microsoft and Bahrain Development Bank (BDB), took place between August and November as part of the Youth City 2030 initiative at the International Exhibition and Conventions Centre.