As part of the Sultanate of Oman’s commitment to advancing the digital economy and empowering society through technology, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) launched the national platform Nafath in 2024. The platform serves as an integrated digital gateway that supports institutions, SMEs, and entrepreneurs. It offers a competitive digital environment enabling beneficiaries to submit technical proposals for ICT tenders, while also creating training and employment opportunities within the telecommunications and postal services sectors. This initiative aligns with Oman Vision 2040 as a flagship project supporting an innovation- and knowledge-driven economy.
Nafath represents a progressive model of digital transformation across both the public and private sectors. It directly contributes to enhancing in-country value by engaging national talent and empowering them to implement high-quality technology projects. The platform focuses on developing local capabilities and linking them with labour market needs through specialised training programmes and a comprehensive database of Omani companies and professionals, facilitating better alignment between projects and required skillsets.
E-participation lies at the core of Nafath, offering users access to tenders and business opportunities through a flexible digital interface that enhances transparency and competitiveness. To simplify registration and platform access, the TRA published a QR code across its official social media channels, enabling users to engage with Nafath easily and efficiently.
As of June 2025, Nafath has witnessed notable user engagement, with 2,172 SMEs and 267 freelancers registered. Additionally, 5 project opportunities were awarded to 6 companies, and business opportunities worth OMR 60,000 were announced. In capacity-building efforts, 3 orientation workshops and 2 training sessions were held, involving approximately 78 individuals from 50 companies. On the governance front, 4 policies and regulatory documents were developed to provide a structured framework for the platform, ensuring transparency and sound oversight.
Nafath serves as a national incubator for innovation and public-private collaboration and marks a strategic step toward establishing a sustainable digital environment that supports both digital transformation and active e-participation—particularly in the areas of employment, economic growth, and social development. It also reflects the Sultanate of Oman’s commitment to the principles of transparency, equity, and equal opportunity, reinforcing its position in global digital development indices.
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