Overview
The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Oman (C4IR Oman) is an initiative established in partnership with the World Economic Forum to accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies across the Omani economy. C4IR Oman focuses on harnessing technologies including artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, blockchain, advanced manufacturing, and data analytics to transform key economic sectors and improve government service delivery. The centre serves as a multi-stakeholder platform bringing together government entities, private sector companies, academic institutions, and international technology partners to co-design and pilot technology solutions tailored to Oman’s development priorities.
Key Facts
- Established in partnership with the World Economic Forum
- Focuses on AI, IoT, blockchain, advanced manufacturing, and data analytics
- Multi-stakeholder platform for technology co-design and piloting
- Supports technology adoption in energy, logistics, health, and education sectors
- Develops policy frameworks for responsible technology governance
- Connects Omani innovators with global technology networks
- Operates pilot projects demonstrating real-world technology applications
Significance for Vision 2040
C4IR Oman is strategically aligned with Vision 2040’s objective of building a knowledge-based economy driven by innovation and technology. The centre addresses the critical gap between technology availability and technology adoption that characterizes many developing economies. By partnering with the World Economic Forum, Oman gains access to global best practices, technology expertise, and peer learning networks that accelerate the country’s digital transformation. C4IR’s work on policy frameworks for emerging technologies helps create the regulatory clarity that businesses need to invest confidently in new technology. The centre’s focus on practical pilot projects generates evidence of what works in the Omani context, reducing the risk of large-scale technology investments and building local expertise in technology deployment and management.