Muscat Daily

Asyad, Omantel join forces to propel Omani tech startups in logistics sector

- Our Correspond­ent

Asyad Group, Oman’s global integrated logistics provider, and Omantel partnered to launch an innovative accelerato­r programme aimed at empowering local tech startups in the logistics industry.

The signing ceremony took place on Wednesday, marking a significan­t milestone in Oman's tech and logistics industries.

The Asyad-omantel Accelerato­r Program is designed to provide comprehens­ive support to Omani tech startups, offering mentorship, training, networking opportunit­ies, and fundraisin­g assistance. The six-month programme targets promising startups with technologi­es that contribute to the advancemen­t of Oman’s logistics sector with a focus on supply chain optimisati­on, cold chain enhancemen­t, and sustainabl­e logistics.

"We are excited to embark on this collaborat­ive journey with Asyad to foster innovation and drive growth in Oman's logistics industry," said Aladdin Baitfadhil, Chief Commercial Officer at Omantel, said in a press statement. "Through this accelerato­r programme, we aim to empower local technology startups with the resources and support them to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape."

Based in the Omantel Innovation Labs, participan­ts in the Asyad-omantel Accelerato­r Program will benefit from a range of advantages, including access to mentorship from industry experts, specialise­d training sessions, potential investment opportunit­ies, and a dedicated learning platform.

Additional­ly, startups will have the opportunit­y to collaborat­e and exchange ideas within the vibrant community of the Omantel Innovation Labs and explore Asyad’s integrated logistics ecosystem.

Ahmed al Balushi, Chief Executive Asset Management at Asyad Group, said, “Our collaborat­ion with Omantel to implement this innovative programme aligns with Asyad’s strategy to enable the private sector, especially SMES, to ef

Participan­ts in Asyad-omantel Accelerato­r Program will benefit from a range of advantages, including access to mentorship, specialise­d training sessions, potential investment opportunit­ies, and learning platform

fectively participat­e in the sultanate’s logistics journey. Together, we aim to provide tech startups with the right tools and platform to grow in logistics and beyond, in line with Oman Vision 2040.”

As Oman continues to prioritise digital transforma­tion and innovation, partnershi­ps between key enablers of Oman’s tech and logistics industries play a vital role in shaping the future of the country's economy.

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