Ericsson signs a pact with Omantel to help entrepreneurs across Oman

Omantel has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ericsson to encourage thought leadership and technology innovation initiatives.

Talal Said Al Mamari, Chief Executive Officer of Omantel, says: “We are committed to equipping Omani entrepreneurs with the right tools to develop meaningful solutions and are delighted to be partnering with Ericsson to add more value to the local startup ecosystem. We believe that the collaboration with Ericsson will open new doors to technology innovators and entrepreneurs across the Sultanate and will be focusing on several technology areas to drive the value of 5G and innovation in the country and contribute to Oman Vision 2040.”

Abdullah Al-Balushi, Country Manager of Ericsson Oman, says: “Our collaboration with Omantel will support in accelerating their digital transformation journey. Supporting Omantel in nurturing innovators and entrepreneurs through our expertise in 5G presents the vast talent in Oman with an opportunity to build on skills to bring Oman Vision 2040. We have many activities lined up and are looking forward to working together and bringing innovation to fruition.”

The MoU will see Omantel and Ericsson collaborate to support digital transformation and innovation in the country by expanding the enterprise market’s capabilities through 5G and Information and Communication Technology, based on a shared vision to engage the entrepreneurial community to contribute to Vision 2040 (ICT).

The Omantel Innovation Labs, which were announced in July 2021, would use Omantel’s experience, partnerships, reach, and access to technology to support Oman’s Vision 2040 and foster innovation and entrepreneurship in new and emerging technologies. The Omantel Labs, which are housed in a 1100m2 facility at Omantel’s Muscat headquarters, are dedicated to cultivating entrepreneurial skills among the youth and accelerating the growth of relevant Oman-based technology startups in five technological verticals: 5G, Internet of Things, Cybersecurity, Customer Experience Technology, and Big Data.

Local, regional, and worldwide specialists will give thought leadership to startups and innovators in Oman using the Omantel Innovation Labs as a platform, Ericsson’s regional innovation hub. Ericsson and Omantel will also conduct a number of events to bring together innovators and help them build digital solutions according to Oman’s Vision 2040.