17/02/2026
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority Holds 2026 Annual Media Forum
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority organized its 2026 Annual Media Forum on Tuesday, 17 February 2026. During the forum, the Authority reviewed its key achievements and projects implemented over the past five years (2021–2025) in the telecom and postal sectors, in addition to outlining its projects for 2026. The forum also featured an accompanying exhibition highlighting the Nafadh Initiative for National competencies. It also featured demonstrations of telecom service quality measurement devices, the Central Number Portability System, and digital transformation initiatives in the postal sector.
The period from 2021 to 2025 witnessed a significant transformation in the nature of connectivity in the Sultanate of Oman, with mobile subscriptions increasing to 6.42 million. Omanisation levels stabilized at 94%, while projects valued at over OMR 29 million were assigned to National competencies through the Nafadh platform. In the education sector, internet coverage for schools reached 100% since 2021, with a strong focus on quality enhancement. School coverage through fiber optic networks and 5G increased from 74% to over 97%, enabling advanced educational applications that require high-speed connectivity.
The Annual Media Forum is held with the aim of enhancing transparency between the Authority and the community, strengthening relations and cooperation with media outlets, and engaging media partners in the Authority’s plans and projects.
