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Muscat Daily
09-07-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Muscat Daily event explores AI, Quantum impact on cybersecurity
26 professionals and companies awarded for contributions to strengthening cybersecurity Muscat – Leading experts and professionals convened for the second edition of Muscat Daily Cybersecurity and Cloud Conference and Awards on Wednesday to address emerging challenges and opportunities in the cybersecurity landscape, with particular focus on the implications of quantum computing. Held under the patronage of Hon Dr Salim Sultan al Ruzaiqi, Member of State Council and Chairman of Oman Information Technology Society, the event took place at IntercityHotel Muscat. Organised by Interactive Apex, the conference brought together more than 200 delegates, including policymakers, cybersecurity specialists, cloud solutions providers, IT consultants, compliance officers, and innovation leaders from across sectors. Themed 'Cybersecurity in the Quantum Era: Challenges and Opportunities', the conference featured two keynote addresses, five technical presentations and four panel discussions. Sessions explored how technologies such as quantum computing and artificial intelligence are reshaping global cybersecurity frameworks, data protection practices and risk mitigation strategies. Discussions ranged from national cyber defence readiness and digital infrastructure protection to the future of fintech security, cloud innovation and women's leadership in cybersecurity. The event concluded with an awards ceremony recognising 26 Oman-based companies and professionals for their contributions to strengthening cybersecurity and advancing cloud-based services. Awards were presented by Hon Ruzaiqi and Saleh Zakwani, Executive Chairman of Apex Media.
Muscat Daily
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Muscat Daily
Oman Film Society launches documentary camp in Sur
Sur – Wathiq – a documentary filmmaking camp – opened on Sunday in Sur bringing together over 30 young participants for a hands-on introduction to documentary filmmaking. Organised by Oman Film Society in cooperation with South Sharqiyah Governor's Office, the camp will run till August 6. The programme includes intensive workshops on idea development, team formation, screenwriting, cinematography, lighting, direction, editing and colour grading. The sessions will be led by a group of filmmakers from Oman and abroad, including Bahraini director and producer Sana al Zayani, Egyptian director Hamdi Wahba and Moroccan director Dr Majida Benkirane. Omani director Anwar al Ruzaiqi, producer Radhi al Khamisi and writer Qaisar bin Salem al Hinai will also conduct sessions. Participants will also undertake field visits to natural and historical sites across the governorate. These locations will serve as the backdrop for documentaries made during the camp. Ruzaiqi, Vice-Chairman of the society and Director of Wathiq, said the camp supports the development of documentary filmmaking in Oman. 'The goal is to equip young people with the tools to document and showcase the cultural, environmental and social identity of South Sharqiyah,' he said. Sur was selected for its diverse landscape and cultural depth, Ruzaiqi added. Suaad bint Salem al Arimi, Director of the Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Office in South Sharqiyah, said the governorate's support for Wathiq stems from its commitment to creative industries and youth engagement. She noted that the camp aligns with Oman Vision 2040s objectives of cultural empowerment and sustainable development. She added that participants are encouraged to explore and present social and humanitarian issues from their own perspectives, integrating modern media with storytelling, while reflecting the identity of the place and its people.
