Otech – CEO executive interview

In this interview, Otech CEO Maqbool Al Wahaibi outlines how Omantel’s unified digital platform is bringing together the group’s capabilities across data centres, cloud, AI and IoT, cybersecurity and managed services to support its transition from telco to techco. He highlights the accelerating demand for digital transformation in Oman, alongside the role Otech can play in supporting Oman Vision 2040 through increased digital economy contribution, local skills development and a stronger startup ecosystem. The discussion covers Otech’s five core growth pillars, its network of five data centres, and partnerships with global technology providers. Al Wahaibi also points to opportunities to develop sovereign AI capabilities, attract international partners and extend services beyond Oman, with existing activity in East Africa. Looking ahead, the focus is on consolidating digital assets, scaling execution and increasing the value generated from Omantel’s existing infrastructure and technology ecosystem. Otech is Omantel’s unified digital platform, established to consolidate and commercialise the group’s digital capabilities across data centres, cloud, AI and IoT, cybersecurity and managed services. It sits at the centre of Omantel’s transition from telco to techco, bringing previously separate digital assets under a single governance structure to support growth, improve execution and strengthen Omantel’s contribution to Oman’s digital economy and Vision 2040 objectives.