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Zawya
02-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman launches ‘Hadatha' cybersecurity centre to drive innovation
Muscat – The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), in partnership with Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), has launched the 'Hadatha' Cybersecurity Industry Centre to boost research, innovation, and technical development in cybersecurity. The launch, held under the patronage of H E Dr Ali bin Amer al Shaidhani, Undersecretary for Communications and Information Technology at MTCIT and attended by H H Sayyid Dr Fahd bin al Julanda al Said, Vice Chancellor, SQU, aims to position Oman as a regional leader in cybersecurity. Eng Badr bin Ali al Salhi, Director General of Oman National CERT at MTCIT, highlighted the centre as a key platform to accelerate local solutions in a fast-growing global market expected to exceed $500bn by 2030. The centre will also help activate the National Framework for Innovation in Cybersecurity. Equipped with advanced tools, the 'Hadatha' Centre enables hands-on learning in areas like software analysis, penetration testing, and AI-powered cyber solutions, aligning research with market needs. The initiative supports Oman's goal of developing homegrown tech solutions and nurturing national expertise in a critical and evolving field. © Apex Press and Publishing Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Times of Oman
01-07-2025
- Times of Oman
Transport Ministry launches a cybersecurity centre ‘Hadatha'
Muscat: Acting in collaboration with Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology on Tuesday launched a cybersecurity centre named 'Hadatha'. The centre seeks to promote research, innovation and development in the field of cybersecurity. It also aims to consolidate the educational environment as a driver of national innovation. The ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr. Ali bin Amer Al Shidhani, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Communications and Information Technology. It was attended by HH Sayyid Dr. Fahd bin Al Julanda Al Said, SQU Vice-Chancellor. The ceremony included a visual presentation about 'Hadatha' cybersecurity centre and the launch of the centre's registration page. The attendees went on tour of the centre and listened to a briefing about its advanced equipment and its functions. 'Hadatha' is set to support the Sultanate of Oman's drive towards leadership in the field of cybersecurity at the Arab level, notably by hosting joint programmes and initiatives of the departments concerned, activating technical investments, localising technologies, developing the skills of Omani youth and encouraging them to produce exportable and globally-competitive technical solutions.
