Born from royal vision in 1980, we've connected Oman's people, dreams, and destinies.From copper wires to cloud edges, from the first fixed lines to the leading edge of 5G - we've powered voices, enabled progress, and embraced every wave of change.
We are the spark behind transformation.From the sands of the desert to the depths of subsea cables, from small village schools to global stock exchanges and data centers - we've carried conversations, ideas, and ambitions across generations and borders.We are not just Oman's network. We are its heartbeat.A partner in its vision. A pioneer of its future.We built bridges before roads were paved.We brought the world to Oman - and Oman to the world.
Today, the future comes faster. Louder. Brighter.With Generative AI, cloud, and space-tech reshaping our world, the role we play is greater than ever. And we are ready.We're not just building networks.We're building ecosystems. Innovation hubs. Sustainable futures.
Investments in 20+ subsea cables, 6 unique landing stations in Oman, 1 in Marseille, and 11 data centres, ensuring resilient, high-speed global connectivity.
Direct access to 54+ countries, reaching more than 1 billion people, powered by seamless terrestrial and submarine links.
The first and only GCC operator to land a subsea cable in Europe and the first MENA operator to host MVNOs, with 100+ international interconnections.
Through our stake in Zain Group and ventures like ZainTech, FinTech, TASC, and ZOI, we deliver cross-border innovation in telecom, cloud, cybersecurity, AI, and financial services.
Omantel Group is currently undergoing a technology evolution beyond traditional telecommunications to consolidate itself as technology powerhouse in the region.
The Group is diversifying into its enterprise business with cloud, Cloud services, IOT, Cyber-security as the main focus of this vertical along with developing the emerging and consumer technology business across our ultra experience app, marketplace, fintech and others. These initiatives align with the Group's long-term goal of driving digital innovation while reinforcing our market leadership.
Beyond Oman's borders, Omantel's acquisition of a strategic stake in Zain Group has significantly bolstered our influence across eight regional markets. This strategic investment has not only enhanced Omantel's financial position but has also unlocked synergies across our core telecommunications business and across consumer technology and enterprise businesses. One such synergy of this collaboration has been the establishment of Zain Omantel International (ZOI), a dedicated entity that leverages the strengths of both organisation to drive cross-border opportunity in capacity planning and developing the sub-sea and under-sea cable infrastructure, hence becoming one of the primary incumbents in this space in the region.
Zain's strong regional footprint across the Arabian Gulf, combined with Omantel's extensive international network assets continues to create a powerful synergy to unlock new wholesale growth opportunities.
Through Omantel International networking covering 2 Bn population and 120 cities on 5 continents through 20 resilent subsea cables
Leveraging on-net access across 8 licensed countries while consolidating the traffic of Zoin Group and Omantel as one interface to the international industry.
Offer unrivaled Indian Ocean to Red Sea to Arabian Gulf connectivity on the first PAN Middle East Ring
Generative AI is going to be the next frontier of growth for the Omantel Group wherein the Group is investing in the development of the native technology and infrastructure for the changing dynamic of the technology business across connectivity, consumer and emerging tech and enterprise. Generative AI will be amongst the key levers to optimise operational efficiency and drive innovation for the Group going forward.
The strategic model between the two brands of Omantel and Zain follows an approach for operational efficiency and best practices across the connectivity business across each market based on the position and the state of maturity, whilst consolidating on technology development, global collaborations and partnerships across both the consumer and enterprise technology business by creating value for the 52.5 millon customer reach across our 8 markets.
As a result, Omantel has transitioned from being a national telecommunications leader to a regional technology company. Our consolidated presence across the MENA region, enables the Group to drive connectivity, innovation, and technological advancements that accelerate digital economies. Omantel continues to synergise domestic leadership with regional scale to harness emerging opportunities in digital services and enterprise solutions while solidifying our status as a premier technology-driven entity in the region.
Offer financial services to our customers including mobile wallets, payments & consumer finance.
Becoming the e-marketplace of Oman and digitalising SMEs.
Capturing market- share and maximising monetisation of data
Lifestyle programme for Oman to connect with customers across all of the country.
Omantel was incorporated as a closed joint stock company.
Omantel was granted sole responsibility for the provision of fixed and mobile telecommunications services in Oman.
Omantel's mobile License renewed for 15 years (Royal Decree No. 15/2019).
Omantel acquires 40% stake in Majan Telecommunication LLC (Renna).
Omantel fully acquires Infoline LLC.
Vodafone (Oman Future Telecommunications Company) awarded third Class I mobile license. Omantel enters leaseback agreement with Helios Towers PLC for 2,519 telecom towers.
Omantel collaborates with Oman Investment Authority to establish Pearl REIF Fund and acquires 51% stake in Future Cities SAOC.
Omantel completes Phase 1 of tower leaseback to Helios Towers for RO 190.3 Mn. Sells 32.2% of Pearl REIF for RO 15.3 Mn.
Omantel signs MoU with Microsoft for ICT innovation.
In 2022, Omantel also acquired 55%. Stake in Global Financial Technologies LLC a Fintech start-up specialising in payment olutions.
Incorporates Zain Omantel International (ZOI) - a JV between Zain Internatioanl (74%) and Omantel (26%) - serving 55M+ customers across 8 countries.
Omantel acquires 26% stake in Etlaq Spaceport and partners with Google for Google Distributed Cloud Edge in META region.
Omantel signs strategic agreement with AWS for National cloud capabilities in Oman
