Comex 2025 from September 7-10
COMEX 2025 is set to redefine the technology exhibition landscape with an expansive showcase of groundbreaking advancements in eGovernment, fintech, and smart cities, to immersive experiences in health tech, agritech, and cybersecurity, the event promises to be a hub for digital transformation.
With new features like the Enterprise Arena, Banking and Fintech Zone, and Tech Startup Pavilion, COMEX 2025 offers unparalleled opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and exploring cutting-edge technologies.
Dr. Ali bin Amer al Shidhani, Undersecretary for Communications and Information Technology, said that the ministry seeks to make COMEX a platform for direct promotion of investment opportunities by supporting emerging technology companies and promoting their products, enhancing local content, and fostering cooperation between the public and private sectors and international cooperation in this field.
He said that the ministry will organize a series of events and workshops in the field of communications and information technology, focusing on digital investment, electronic games, digital tourism, and the creative content industry.
With over 80,000 visitors, COMEX 2024 achieved its desired objectives as a marketing and investment showcase and contributed to enhancing communication between companies and investors.
The Undersecretary said that the communications and information technology sector in the Sultanate of Oman witnessed a growth of 10.6 percent in the first quarter of this year compared to the first quarter of 2024, while the volume of local investments in artificial intelligence reached approximately RO60 million by the end of last year.
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