Oman reinforces its position as a global gateway for digital ...
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www.zawya.comHere are the latest developments on Oman’s global connectivity and network expansion based on recent public reports:
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Gas and energy transport expansion to support industrial growth: Oman Gas Networks is planning to extend its natural gas pipeline network to about 4,623 km by 2027, up from around 4,235 km in 2024. Key projects include a 65 km line to Sur, a 177 km route to Dhofar, and a 193 km pipeline from Fahud to Suhar, which will help supply LNG, LPG, and other energy-intensive industries while supporting lower-carbon operations. This signals a broad push to improve energy reliability for domestic and industrial users and to bolster Oman’s role as a regional energy hub. [Source: Omanet, "Oman's Gas Network Expansion to 4623km by 2027" and related coverage][1]
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Fiber and broadband expansion underpinning digital economy: Oman Broadband Company is pursuing large-scale fiber deployment to deepen nationwide connectivity, including substantial coverage targets in Muscat and broader Oman. Milestones include expanding fiber to hundreds of thousands of housing units, with public plans to accelerate rollout and potentially list shares to fund growth. The overarching goal is near-universal access to high-speed broadband, underpinning smart-city initiatives and digital government services. [Sources: The Arabian Stories coverage of Oman Broadband growth; Oman News Agency reporting milestones and targets][2][3]
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Subsea and regional digital hubs strengthening Oman as a connectivity gateway: A notable development is the Oman Emirates Gateway (OEG), a 275-km subsea cable launched in 2025 by Omantel and du, linking Dubai, Barka, and Salalah to enhance cross-border data exchange and position the UAE-Oman corridor as a global digital hub. This aligns with broader regional plans to create resilient, low-latency pathways for international traffic. [Source: The Oman Emirates Gateway coverage and related industry reporting][5]
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Additional regional connectivity and interconnection projects: Other reports point to interconnection and transmission projects within Oman to improve cross-regional power and data connectivity, reinforcing Oman’s role as a regional gateway for both energy and digital services. These efforts are often coordinated with national development plans and private sector partnerships. [Sources: various industry summaries and local news outlets][7][10]
If you’d like, I can drill into a specific area (gas network and energy pipelines by 2027, fiber rollout milestones and timelines, or the OEG submarine cable details) and pull the latest explicit figures, timelines, and project statuses with direct citations.