Tuesday 08 / July / 2025
Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has unveiled the details of COMEX 2025, which will be held at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre during 7-10 September 2025, with the participation of over 300 local and international companies. The exhibition will serve as a platform for digital investment.
This was announced during a press conference held by the ministry in Muscat today, in collaboration with the Arabian Research Bureau, market research and data analytics firm, where the agenda, themes, and key highlights of this year’s edition were presented.
Dr. Ali Amir Al Shithani, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Communications and IT, stated that the ministry aims to position COMEX as a platform for promoting direct investment opportunities in the communications and IT sector, supporting tech startups, showcasing their products, enhancing local content, and fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors as well as international partnerships. He emphasized that the exhibition serves as a gathering point for all stakeholders in advancing the digital economy.
He affirmed that COMEX 2025 will witness significant participation from local and international companies, featuring multiple pavilions, sections, and diverse activities. The ministry will have a dedicated pavilion highlighting its initiatives and projects, most of which fall under the National Digital Economy Programme, he added.
He explained that the ministry will organize a series of sideline events and workshops focusing on digital investment, e-gaming, digital tourism, and creative content production, targeting companies, investors, and startups in the field. Additionally, the Investment and Local Products Forum for Cybersecurity 2025 will be held to spotlight initiatives and achievements in cybersecurity, empowering Omani youth and startups to develop innovative solutions to cyber challenges while leveraging international expertise.
The Undersecretary added that the ministry will also host the Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing Forum, aimed at raising awareness of AI and quantum computing, stimulating research and industrial partnerships between academic institutions and companies, and highlighting practical applications of quantum AI across various sectors. The forum will also contribute to developing skills in these advanced fields and produce actionable recommendations. Furthermore, a hackathon will be organized to develop innovative solutions for cybersecurity challenges.
He noted that COMEX 2024 successfully achieved its objectives as a marketing and investment hub, fostering connections between companies and investors. The event saw the signing of 60 agreements and MoUs worth over RO 85 million, marking a 112% increase compared to the 2023 edition. The accompanying events included 60 workshops, 25 startup-focused activities and participation from 100 experts and specialists in technology and innovation. The exhibition attracted 350 participating entities and over 80,000 visitors.
Meanwhile. Dr. Al Shithani highlighted that Oman’s communications and IT sector grew by 10.6% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2024. Local investments in artificial intelligence reached approximately RO 60 million by the end of last year, with ongoing initiatives under the National AI and Advanced Technologies Programme, he added.
COMEX 2025 will feature a Digital Investment Corner, providing a specialized environment for investment opportunities in IT and communications. The corner aims to promote tech investments by attracting local and international investors, positioning Oman as a regional hub for digital investment opportunities.
This year’s exhibition will also include a Startup Pavilion, offering startups an investment-friendly environment through specialized workshops on venture capital, best practices in startup development and success stories.
During the press conference, a visual presentation showcased the exhibition’s key sections, including the International Delegations Pavilion, Space Technology, Renewable and Sustainable Energy, Smart Cities, Health Technologies and other advanced technical fields.
