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Antom’s partnership with Oman Data Park (ODP) aims to deliver Oman’s first Digital Banking Platform as a Service (SaaS), Open Banking and APIs Development, Instant Digital Lending and Instant Credit Card Insurance Services, says Abdullah Al Nassri, CEO and Syed Muddasir Rizvi, CCO, Antom in an interview with Oommen John
Minister of Labor patronages the launch of Sahab Work-Based Trainee Program
Muscat, November 2023: H.E. Dr Mahad bin Said Baawain, Minister of Labor, patronage the launch of Sahab Work-Based Trainee Program , which evolved by Oman Data Park (ODP), in coordination with the Ministry of Labor (MOL) , represented by the Employment and Training Support Center, to enhance and improving the skills of Omani graduates applying for jobs. The launching ceremony was held at the ODP’s premises in the Knowledge Oasis.
The Sahab Trainee Program comes within the framework of ODP’s commitment to boost its corporate social responsibility by contributing to the professional development of the Omani workforce, with the selection stage of the program covering15 out of 25 job opportunities.
Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad Khamis Al-Alawi, Acting Director of the Employment and Training Support Center at the Ministry of Labor, said: The training program aims at promoting the professional improvement of fresh graduates by offering training and development opportunities that would enhance their professional, technical and soft skills, leading to fully equipping them with the necessary experience to fill the vacancy.
He added: During its implementation, the “Sahab” program will keen on the values of quality, innovation, enhancing concentration skills, as well as contributes to addressing the gap between academic education and labor market requirements to ensure that fresh graduates are qualified with the skills required by the market.
In a press statement, Eng. Maqbool Al-Wahaibi, CEO of ODP, said: “We believe that the Sahab Trainee Program is a qualitative addition to the employment processes for new graduates, as it will contribute to facilitating the successful integration of beginners into their early professional path and into the workforce”.
Al-Wahaibi added that the mechanism and the scope of work of the Sahab trainee program will practically confirm the program’s ability to achieve the goal for which it was developed. The program is based on a precise selection process, where in trainees are selected from a list of applicants who meet the minimum requirements for each job opportunity, and by subjecting those selected to an evaluation process in order to identify the candidates. The candidates who successfully pass the selection processes are selected and included in the initial group of the shortlisted qualified candidates.
It is noteworthy that ODP, the Sultanate’s first cloud services and managed cyber security provider, plays an integral role in supporting the digital transformation of Oman, by offering an all-in-one solution of computing, cloud computing, data storage, networking, web hosting and network security services. ODP also offers the Sultanate’s first Artificial intelligence-ready cloud infrastructure – Nebula AI powered by Nvidia. More details of their services can be found at ww.omandatapark.com. (ENDS)
Oman Data Park, Powering Oman’s Digital Transformation and Economic Growth
Following Oman’s highly successful post-pandemic economic recovery, the International Monetary Fund projects “higher growth over the medium term.”
This optimistic outlook is owed to several factors: soaring oil prices, continued fiscal consolidation, and low government debt. Moreover, Fitch Ratings reaffirmed Oman’s credit rating as ‘Positive,’ citing the impressive turnaround of Oman’s fiscal deficit into a surplus of 3.4% of its GDP over the past year.
Additionally, the reduction of government debt as a percentage of GDP from 61% at the end of 2021 to 40% further solidifies the positive trajectory.
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ODP signs an agreement to provide a cloud environment for high-speed Big Data analysis in the oil and gas field for OQ Group
Muscat, May 2023: Oman Data Park ODP, the Sultanate’s first managed cloud services and cyber security provider , signed an agreement to provide high-speed big data analysis services in the oil and gas field to OQ Group, the global integrated energy company in the Sultanate of Oman, as part of the activities of the 32nd edition of COMEX, at the Oman International Convention and Exhibition Center.
The agreement was signed by Ashraf bin Hamad Al- Mamari, Chief Executive People, Technology & Culture, at OQ, and Eng. Maqbool bin Salem Al Wahaibi , CEO of Oman Data Park.
In accordance with this agreement, Oman Data Park provides a cloud environment thatenables the analyzing of the Big Data in high-speed, that paves the ways to the transferring and hosting of OQ data in a highly efficient and secure manner to the Oman Data Park data center within the borders of the Sultanate of Oman to ensure safe analysis of big data, based on Oman Data Park’s distinguished capabilities in handling big data.
In the same context, Oman Data Park provides OQ with the Infrastructure for Artificial Intelligence solutions (AI), enhancing the company’s digital transformation operations through the Digital Reserve Cente, while the digital transformation process included an incubator for work continuity. It also provide a cloud digital workspace that automatically adapts to the needs of OQ for its employees and contractors, quickly expand scopes of work for software testing and development, provide WorkSpaces the helps the company to eliminate the complexity in managing hardware inventory, OS versions and patches, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), which contributes to enhancing simplify the company’s desktop delivery strategy.
With Oman Data Park WorkSpace,the users get a fast, responsive desktop of their choice that they can access anywhere, anytime, from any supported device in particular during natural disasters and in any circumstances.
The agreement aims at enhancing efficiency, adapting the new direction of leading organizations in the region and globally, expanding the base for benefiting from cloud service technologies and keeping abreast of the latest developments in information technology and cloud services.
The signing of the high-speed data analysis agreement in the oil and gas field with OQ came in light of the approval of the OQ’s board of directors for the group’s cloud strategy.
The cloud strategy of OQ is consistent with the initiatives of the local content promotion programs in the Sultanate of Oman that aim at advancing efforts to enable the private sector to lead the Omani economy, enhancing local products, promoting small and medium enterprises, as well as enhancing the in-country value added.
Commenting on this deal, Eng. Maqbool bin Salem Al-Wahaibi, CEO of Oman Data Park Company, said: “We are pleased to sign this agreement with the OQ Group, at a time that our company has made huge strides in all its services, as ODP operates the only virtual data centre – Nebula – in the Sultanate of Oman, as well as it owns the Cyber Security Park, the sole specialized cyber security centre in the country, run by highly qualified Omani employees, where it provides security operations and services around the clock.
Al-Wahaibi added, “To involve in a precise technical cooperation with OQ, a company whose operations cover a global range of value-added products in oil, gas, hydrocarbons, refineries, oil exploration, production and marketing, is considered as a real trust on the high professionalism and technical development that Oman Data Park enjoys.”
He said: We are also delighted that the inking of this agreement came in light of the acceleration of digital transformation efforts in the country to achieve the Oman Vision 2040’s targets, while we can implement what our country aspires to achieve these goals.
It is noteworthy that ODP, the Sultanate’s first managed cloud services and cyber security provider, plays an integral role in supporting the digital transformation of Oman, through their offering of an all-in-one solution of computing, cloud computing, data storage, networking, web hosting and network security services. ODP also offers the Sultanate’s first Artificial Intelligence ready cloud infrastructure – Nebula AI powered by Nvidia. More details of their services can be found at www.omandatapark.com
Oman Data Park provides cloud and cyber security services to the Governorate of Al Dakhiliyah
Muscat, May 2023: The Governorate of Al Dakhiliyah signed an agreement with Oman Data Park Company, for the provision of cloud services, hosting e-mail, monitoring, follow-up services and cyber security services to the Governorate of Al Dakhiliyah, within the frame work of the digital transformation process, and in line with efforts to achieve the Oman Vision 2040’s objectives.
The agreement also includes the pursuit to find new opportunities for cooperation between the two sides, providing modern systems and technologies, and communication solutions to meet the requirements of the Governorate of Dakhiliyah, in addition to encouraging the exchange of experiences in various fields.
In accordance with this agreement, Oman Data Park will create and host the domain name (domain) and e-mail IDs for the Governorate of Al Dakhiliyah , Where an official electronic address for the governorate will be provided to be used by the visitors and beneficiaries of electronic services, while an e-mail ID will also be available for each, in addition to providing secure hosting, cyber security services and technical support, to raise the effectiveness of government work and ensuring the smooth flowing of work.
The agreement was signed by His Excellency Sheikh Hilal bin Said Al-Hajri, Governor of the Governorate of Al Dakhiliyah, and Khalid bin Nasser Al-Abri, General Manager Corporate Services in Oman Data Park.
Commenting on this subject , His Excellency Sheikh Hilal bin Said Al-Hajri , the Governor of the Governorate of Al Dakhiliyah said:” that this agreement comes within the keenness of the Governorate of Al Dakhiliyah in creating an integrated infrastructure for the provision of e-government services and in a manner that achieves the lofty vision of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq – may almighty Allah preserve and protect him – toward achieving administrative decentralization , as well as simplifying and facilitating procedures of services provided to citizens”.
For his part, Khalid bin Nasser Al-Abri, General Manager Corporate Services in Oman Data Park, said:” This agreement comes within the exerted efforts of ODP in enhancing the digital transformation process in Oman and utilizing the modern advanced technologies, within the framework of the company’s commitment to keep pace with the latest technologies and practices in the field of digitization, in order to achieve the highest efficiency in providing highest standards of hyper security services”.
It is noteworthy that ODP, the Sultanate’s first managed cyber security and cloud services provider, plays an integral role in supporting the digital transformation of Oman, through their offering of an all-in-one solution of computing, cloud computing, data storage, networking, web hosting and network security services. ODP also offers the Sultanate’s first Artificial Intelligence ready cloud infrastructure – Nebula AI powered by Nvidia. More details of their services can be found at www.omandatapark.com
Transom Handling LLC signs an agreement with Oman Data Park for the provision of Infrastructure services and Microsoft licenses
Muscat, May 2023: On the sidelines of the activities of the 32ND edition of COMEX exhibition at the Oman International Convention and Exhibition Center, Transom Handling LLC signed an agreement with Oman Data Park for the provision of Infrastructure services and Microsoft licenses.
The agreement was signed by Sheikh Saud bin Abdul-Aziz Al-Azizi, CEO of Transom Handling LLC, and Eng. Maqbool bin Salem Al-Wahaibi, CEO of Oman Data Park Company.
In accordance with this agreement, Oman Data Park will provide cloud services, complete infrastructure services, and Microsoft licenses to Transom Handling, in addition to managed services and cyber security services.
Commenting on this deal, Sheikh Saud bin Abdulaziz Al-Azizi, CEO of Transom Handling Company, stated:” TRANSOM’s leadership in the field of ground handling ranks it at the forefront of keeping pace with the latest developments in the field of information technology and digital transformation that enhances the efficiency of the company’s operations and improves its performance as well”.
For his part, Engineer Maqbool bin Salem Al Wahaibi, CEO of Oman Data Park, said: “We are delighted with our partnership with Transom Handling, as it is a leading company in ground handling services at the airports of the Sultanate of Oman.”
He added: The expansion of the handling operations of our client Transom Handling enhances the expansion of our customer base, since we will have great present through them at the various airlines that they deal with.
Transom Handling is the leading company in providing ground handling services to local and international airlines at all airports in the Sultanate of Oman, as it works to give its customers a dependable safe and distinctive traveling experience ensuring guests have a safe, reliable and timely journey .Its professional services include receiving and welcoming passengers, completing travel procedures, refueling aircraft, cleaning aircraft cabins, and others etc.
It is also noteworthy that ODP, the Sultanate’s first managed cloud services and cyber security provider, plays an integral role in supporting the digital transformation of Oman, through their offering of an all-in-one solution of computing, cloud computing, data storage, networking, web hosting and network security services. ODP also offers the Sultanate’s first Artificial Intelligence ready cloud infrastructure – Nebula AI powered by Nvidia. More details of their services can be found at www.omandatapark.com
ODP launches firstpass – unified patient experience & engagement platform
Muscat, April 2023: Oman Data Park Company, (ODP), the Sultanate’s first IT-managed and cloud services provider, launched firstpass -unified patient experience & engagement platform, in partnership with Vectramind Corporation, which is designed to focus on patient interaction & experience at every touch point of their journey that starts long before they need care, and continues long after their clinical interactions are over.
firstpass includes different dimensions which focuses on providing patient convenience, speed in providing care, attention to patient preferences, easy access to medical information, self service , system capable to capture real-time feedback and integrated with EMR systems as required.
firstpass offers a variety of features, that focuses in improving patient experience at every touch point across the care continuum , to improve the overall patient satisfaction, which leads to better medical outcomes, patient retention, improve patient referrals, optimize the use of facilities and return on investment.
In his statement about the launch of this health platform, Engineer Maqbool Al Wahaibi, CEO of Oman Data Park , stated : “We are pleased to launch the Firstpass –Unified Patient Experience & Engagement Platform, which is built on agile modeling that simplify the transformation of the health services sector towards a sustainable sector in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution “.
He emphasized those capabilities of Oman Data Park to provide the best levels of cloud services, relying on the team of specialized experts at ODP, which is the Sultanate’s first IT-managed and cloud services provider.
Al-Wahaibi added: “This platform also constitutes a quantum leap in the healthcare sector as it focuses on achieving the five principles of patient care, which include providing opportunities for patients to speak to experts regarding the disease they suffer from, https://www.omandatapark.com/nebula-firstpass empowering patients and let them be part of the decision making process for their treatment and procedures, establishing trust and communicate with empathy, reducing waiting time during their visit and asking them for their feedback, treating patients with respect and personalize their care experience, and to be transparent in sharing information to patients and his/her family”.
It is noteworthy that ODP, the Sultanate’s first managed cyber security and cloud services provider, plays an integral role in supporting the digital transformation of Oman, through their offering of an all-in-one solution of computing, cloud computing, data storage, networking, web hosting and network security services. ODP also offers the Sultanate’s first Artificial Intelligence ready cloud infrastructure – Nebula AI powered by Nvidia. More details of their services can be found at www.omandatapark.com
Mr. C.P.Vinodh Director for Healtcare solutions @ Vectramind believes “understanding patient experience is a key step in moving toward patient-centered care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs and values. System powered by AI and Machine Learning, the platform enables patients to have a smooth journey when at hospital with lesser wait-times and hospital management and staff to be able to take right decision at the right time to ensure their patients concerns if any are addressed immediately. Our partnership with ODP will enable in providing an excellent value propositon to healthcare providers in Oman with patient-experience-as-a-service coming from the secured cloud infrastructure provided by ODP.”
Oman Data Park and Uqudo join into a strategic partnership
Muscat, April 2023: Oman Data Park (ODP), the Sultanate’s primer provider of IT-managed and cloud services, Hosting, and Virtual Data Center services in the Sultanate of Oman, and Uqudo, one of EMEA’s most innovative digital identity companies, have joined a strategic partnership between them to contribute to accelerate the digital transformation in the Sultanate of Oman.
This partnership was celebrated in a ceremony held for this occasion on Tuesday,4th April 2023, at the W Hotel in Muscat, in the presence of a number of officials, representatives of the two companies, interested parties, invited guests, and the media representatives.
Based on this partnership, Uqudo and ODP will work together to integrate digital identity solutions into ODP’s existing infrastructure, enabling individuals and organizations to securely authenticate and verify their identities online.
This strategic partnership will lead to leveraging Uqudo’s platform that provides end-to-end digital identity technologies for customer enrollment, digital identity verification and biometric detection, NFC-based passport reading and verification, document cognitive analysis and scanning as well as utilizing the (eKYC) technologies and Artificial intelligence (AI ).
Commenting on this partnership, Eng. Maqbool Al-Wohaibi, CEO of Oman Data Park said, “While we at Oman Data Park are committed to provide our customers with the latest and most advanced technologies, our partnership with Uqudo,will contribute to enhance our customer services through providing digital identity solutions that are resistant to digital fraud”.
Al-Wahaibi added: In accordance with this strategic cooperation, both parties have committed to building combined offerings to facilitate and accelerate the digital journey in Oman. This will enhance user experience and security and improve access to online services across the country, supporting Oman’s efforts in the process of digital transformation.
Mohamed Fagiri, CEO of Uqudo, said: “We are delighted to collaborate with ODP on a national level to address identity challenges and strengthening the empowerment of the digital economy in the Sultanate of Oman”.
He added: This partnership will be a vital step toward Oman’s digitalization after our recent participation with ODP and Oman Tel in conducting the first fully digital national elections in the region.
He pointed out that, Uqudo will provide extensive digital on boarding services for all companies supported by ODP. With Oman accelerating towards an inclusive digital society with rapid digital growth, comprehensive digital on boarding is necessary for companies to scale.
This cooperation will also contribute to enhance the businesses on the ODP platform, which will gain access to exhaustive identity solutions that can support their overall growth while being compliant with regulatory requirements.
This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for both Uqudo and Oman Data Park, as they work together to advance the digital transformation of the Sultanate of Oman.
About Uqudo :
As one of EMEA’s most innovative digital identity companies, Uqudo’s mission is to bring trust and transparency in an increasingly digital world by building an identity layer.
Founded by a team of identity experts, Uqudo has a long heritage of working with governments and regulators in delivering large-scale, national identity programs. As a natural progression of these successes, Uqudo began providing its technology and solutions to banks, telcos, insurance companies, fin techs, startups and more.
Uqudo adopts advanced digital identity technology including biometrics, certified 3D livens detection, NFC-based passport reading, cognitive document analysis, AI and block chain. This enables users to experience a fast, secure and frictionless on boarding process whilst protecting the organization from fraudulent activities and simultaneously ensuring the organizations are fully compliant with KYC, AML and CDD regulations.
Uqudo’s award-winning tech platform pushes innovation in the world of identity, driving digital transformation on a global scale. Uqudo’s market-leading technology has led to awards across the Middle East and Africa and partnerships with global leaders such as VISA, Smart Africa, Microsoft and more
About ODP:
It is noteworthy that ODP, the Sultanate’s first managedcloud services provider and cyber security, plays an integral role in supporting the digital transformation of Oman, through their offering of an all-in-one solution of computing, cloud computing, data storage, networking, web hosting and network security services. ODP also offers the Sultanate’s first Artificial Intelligence ready cloud infrastructure – Nebula AI powered by Nvidia. More details of their services can be found at www.omandatapark.com
