Ericsson and Omantel will support innovators and entrepreneurs with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide thought leadership and technology innovation programs through Omantel Innovation Labs.
Omantel Innovation Labs leverage Omantel’s experience, expertise, technology and established partnerships to help achieve Oman’s Vision 2040 and support innovation and entrepreneurship in new and emerging technology.
Supporting startups
Omantel Labs’ goal is to foster entrepreneurial skills among the next generation and accelerate the growth of Oman-based technology startups across five technological verticals: 5G, Internet of Things, Cybersecurity, Customer Experience Technology, and Big Data.
The MoU will see Omantel and Ericsson support innovators across Oman and collaborate to fuel digital transformation and innovation by expanding the enterprise market’s capabilities through 5G and Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
Talal Said Al Mamari, Chief Executive Officer of Omantel said: “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.”
Thought leadership
Ericsson’s regional innovation hub, local, regional, and international experts will provide thought-leadership to start-ups and innovators in Oman. Ericsson and Omantel will also host events to bring together innovators and develop technology solutions.
Abdullah Al-Balushi, Country Manager of Ericsson Oman said, “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 to life Oman Vision 2040. We have many activities lined up and are looking forward to working together and bringing innovation to fruition.”
