Muscat – The three-day service challenge Hackathon 2025, an initiative by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) aimed at engaging young minds to innovate practical digital solutions for enhancing government services and driving digital transformation. The awards ceremony, which took place at the Youth Centre under the patronage of H E Dr. […]
Muscat – The three-day service challenge Hackathon 2025, an initiative by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) aimed at engaging young minds to innovate practical digital solutions for enhancing government services and driving digital transformation.
The awards ceremony, which took place at the Youth Centre under the patronage of H E Dr. Ali bin Amer Al Shidhani, Undersecretary of MTCIT for Communications and Information Technology saw 58 participants across 12 teams vie for top honours.
Team “Goov Sense” clinched the first prize for its AI-driven government model, which is designed to predict user needs and automate services via a unified digital wallet and secure e-authorisation. Second place was awarded to team “Istibaq” for their Digital Twin concept, which relies on efficient, secure, and priority-based data analysis. Meanwhile, “Qanoon Tech” secured third place with its smart legal assistant, developed to simplify and clarify laws for users.
This GovThon is a key part of the MTCIT’s efforts to promote innovation, empower national competencies, and build a competitive digital economy with sustainable smart government services.
Muscat – Oman’s national football team will take on Morocco on Friday in a decisive Group B encounter of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 in Doha. The match kicks off at 6:30pm (Oman time). The Red Warriors enter the second round looking to regain momentum after their opening-round defeat to Saudi Arabia. A positive result […]
Muscat – Oman Society of Astronomy and Space (OSAS), in collaboration with the Muscat Municipality, is set to host a special public stargazing event on Thursday. The event, which is an open invitation to all interested in celestial phenomena, will focus on observing the Moon in its Full Moon phase, also known as the “Supermoon”, […]
Muscat – Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has released a weather update indicating probability of isolated rainfall across the Sultanate during the upcoming weekend, spanning Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6, 2025. The forecast points to the sustained formation and movement of clouds, which are expected to trigger precipitation. Crucially, the rain showers are predicted […]
Muscat – Oman and India are set to strengthen their long-standing strategic alliance following a telephone conversation between H E Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, and his Indian counterpart, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The senior diplomats discussed matters of mutual interest, focusing on the burgeoning bilateral cooperation that marks the 70th anniversary of […]
Dhofar – ROP (Royal Oman Police) Coast Guard police boats, successfully intercepted a vessel carrying five Yemeni nationals after it was found to have entered Omani territorial waters illegally. The operation resulted in the arrest of the individuals, who were discovered to be in possession of large quantities of narcotic substances and prohibited cigarettes. Authorities […]
Our Correspondent Muscat Dakhliyah governorate has initiated work on two major tourism development projects aimed at enhancing visitor services and upgrading key natural attractions. The Jabal Al Sharqi Oasis project and the Jabal Shams – Grand Canyon Front Project are part of broader efforts to strengthen tourism infrastructure and accommodate growing visitor numbers. The Jabal […]
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