AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCybersecurity & Law: Oman’s new Cyber Crime Law (Royal Decree 61/2026) spells out tougher penalties for digital privacy violations, online threats and blackmail, blasphemy-related posts, and using platforms for magic, sorcery, and charlatanism—aiming to curb harassment and protect people online. Health Tech: Royal Hospital in Muscat performed Oman’s first nipple-sparing mastectomy using 3D endoscopy through a single incision, with reconstruction and sentinel lymph node biopsy. Water & Weather Innovation: Oman is expanding artificial rain enhancement with 14 stations using environmentally friendly ionic technology, boosting rainfall efficiency by up to 13.6%. Industry 4.0: MoCIIP launched the first phase of the Kafaah Competence Program for Manufacturing to help factories adopt Lean Six Sigma and move toward smart manufacturing. Investment Push: Future Fund Oman will unveil RO 570m+ in new projects on June 9, spanning renewables, industry, tech, healthcare, tourism, and food security. Data & Youth: Oman’s Ruqayyah bint Mohammed Al Khaifiyah won third in a Gulf youth data creativity track, while another Omani project took first in open data solutions.
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