Sunday 04 / October / 2026
Muscat: Oman Space Conference 2026 was held on Sunday in Muscat in the presence of 70 representatives of government departments and establishments operating in the sector of space, industry and academia.
The conference was organised by “Space Tech in Gulf” in partnership with the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology.
It covered various topics related to the development of the space sector in the Sultanate of Oman. Discussions covered sector priorities, practical applications of space technologies, and opportunities for collaboration and partnership among relevant stakeholders.
The event focused on the national policy, schedule and executive programme for Oman’s space sector and their role in supporting the goals of Oman Vision 2040.
It also examined mechanisms for utilising Earth observation applications and space data to enhance government services and improve efficiency across various sectors, including agriculture, the environment and the marine environment.
The conference highlighted opportunities for developing national capabilities, empowering local space-sector companies and fostering partnerships between the public sector, the private sector and the academia, with the prime objective of establishing an integrated national space system.
Discussions during the conference also elaborated on ways to localize space technologies and services, consolidate national capabilities in this field, supporting strategic interests and national security and reviewing space policies, international cooperation and promising investment opportunities within the space sector.
The conference assumed significance due to the growing global interest in the space sector and its role in supporting economic and knowledge-based development, making optimum use of space technologies and data to devise innovative solutions for development challenges and boosting the Sultanate of Oman’s readiness to leverage the opportunities offered by the space economy. -ONA
