Oman Broadband Company, a leading provider of fiber optic infrastructure services in the Sultanate of Oman, and ST Engineering’s Urban Solutions business, a leading provider of smart city solutions, have entered into a landmark cooperation program to collaborate on smart city initiatives in Oman. Supporting the digital transformation objectives and strategic ambitions of Oman Vision 2040, the collaboration will focus on developing an advanced digital infrastructure that meets future requirements, solutions that improve quality of life for residents and enhance the sustainability of the Sultanate.
The ceremony was attended by Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, Maj Gen. Idris Abdulrahman Al Kindi, Secretary General of the National Security Council, and Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Diplomatic Affairs. It was also attended from the Singaporean side by K. Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister of Law, and Dr. Mohamed Maliki Osman, Second Minister for Foreign Affairs, Syed Noureddin Bin Syed Hassim, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Singapore in Muscat and several officials and diplomats from both sides.
Under the Program, Oman Broadband and ST Engineering Urban Solutions will jointly explore and collaborate on smart city initiatives to enhance urban and community development in Oman. Oman Broadband will provide cutting-edge fiber-optic infrastructure to enable digital transformation, while ST Engineering Urban Solutions will contribute its expertise in the areas of smart mobility, smart utilities and smart city operations platforms, to provide integrated smart city solutions that enable urban efficiencies and advance sustainability.
Through this collaboration, Oman Broadband Company aims to enhance its leadership in the telecommunications and digital infrastructure sector, paving the way for a more advanced and sustainable technological future in the Sultanate.
The program comes as part of the Sultanate’s efforts to support its vital sectors with the latest smart technologies and innovative solutions that make the Sultanate of Oman a regional hub for technology and knowledge.
Commenting on the Cooperation Program, Eng. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Wahaibi, CEO of Oman Broadband Company, said “The Cooperation Program with ST Engineering Urban Solutions represents a significant step towards developing the digital infrastructure in Oman. This program aims to accelerate digital transformation by sharing technology and knowledge to the Sultanate of Oman, which in turn contributes to achieving qualitative leaps in the fields of smart cities and innovative technical solutions.”
“We are committed to supporting the aspirations of Oman Vision 2040 by promoting innovation and localizing technology. Through this program, we seek to build strong partnerships with global technology leaders such as ST Engineering Urban Solutions, to develop an integrated digital system that serves various development sectors. This includes infrastructure and smart solutions that enhance the efficiency of cities and improve the services provided to residents,” he added.
Al Wahaibi further emphasized that this cooperation program serves as a critical starting point for developing advanced technologies to ensure the sustainability of cities in Oman. He highlighted the implementation of smart systems for managing energy, data, and digital infrastructure as essential components of the program. He stressed the fact that this partnership not only focuses on technological advancement but also on empowering Omani human resources to acquire new skills which in turn helps in positioning Oman as a regional hub for technical innovation.
Mr. Chew Men Leong, President of Urban Solutions at ST Engineering, said, “This collaboration reflects our commitment to harnessing digital technology to deliver innovative solutions for complex challenges that cities face today and in the future. It also marks a significant milestone in expanding our expertise in in Oman. We look forward to partnering with Oman Broadband Company to drive upcoming smart city initiatives in the Sultanate, delivering transformative outcomes that promote sustainable urban development and enhance residents’ quality of life.”
