MoU signed to enhance digital transformation projects in Oman

Muscat: The National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today with Future Cities, a subsidiary of Omantel Group.

The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in several advanced technical fields supporting digital transformation projects in the Sultanate of Oman.

Under this MoU, the areas of cooperation include cleaning and processing data to ensure high quality and developing solutions based on AI technologies.

The MoU was signed by Dr. Khalifa Abdullah Al Barwani, CEO of the NCSI, and Eng. Abdullah Rashid Al Badi, CEO of Future Cities.

The CEO of the NCSI emphasized that this MoU is part of the Centre’s efforts to strengthen partnerships with national entities in the fields of AI and data quality improvement. He noted that this cooperation will allow the NCSI to leverage innovative solutions to develop and analyze statistical data, thereby enhancing the Centre’s ability to provide accurate indicators for decision-makers.

On his part, the CEO of Future Cities stated that this MoU represents a major step in expanding the company's role as a technical partner for government institutions. He clarified that the collaboration will utilize the company’s capabilities in data cleaning and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to bolster the national data ecosystem.

He added that the integration of expertise between the two parties will support the development of innovative smart solutions, contributing to the efficiency of government services and supporting smart city initiatives.

This agreement falls within the framework of national efforts to accelerate digital transformation and benefit from future technologies, enhancing Oman’s readiness in the fields of big data, AI, and smart city applications.