The Sultanate of Oman has signed an agreement with the International Data Center Authority (IDCA) to develop and expand its digital economy and build the Oman Digital Triangle. The agreement follows months of multilateral and bilateral talks between IDCA and key government entities, including the Ministry of Energy and Minerals and the Ministry of Economy.

Scope of the National Agreement

Under the national agreement, IDCA's scope includes devising and launching the National Digital Infrastructure Roadmap, establishing the National Digital Infrastructure Standards, the National Digital Infrastructure Education, and the Oman Digital Triangle (ODT). The ODT is described as the first of its kind anywhere in the world, featuring highly interconnected digital hubs and AI superclusters.

The Oman Digital Triangle will provide GW-scale capacities for data center builds, connectivity, and the human capital necessary to operate primarily AI data centers and superclusters. It will leverage the geographical diversity and resilience that can be provided across the nation for AI Cloud providers.

Government Officials' Statements

Eng Said bin Hamoud al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology, stated: “Through this partnership with IDCA, Oman is prepared to meet the ever-growing global demand for AI and data center solutions in the most robust and dynamic way. We warmly invite leading AI, data center, and cloud providers from around the world to participate in the largest AI digital hub project globally.”

Dr. Ali bin Amer al Shaithani, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, commented: “Oman's collaboration with IDCA reflects our confidence in their expertise. By launching the Oman Digital Triangle, Oman will become the first nation, not only in the region but globally, to systematically align its strategy, policy, and knowledge while building a cutting-edge digital ecosystem. We are excited to welcome all builders and operators to contribute to this pioneering project.”

IDCA Leadership Perspectives

The IDCA Chairman & CEO stated: “Data thrives in an environment of trust and peace. Oman, often regarded as the Switzerland of the Middle East, is uniquely positioned to leverage decades of national stability to accelerate its digital economy. Coupled with a diverse terrain and talented workforce, this collaboration allows us to bring IDCA's expertise to ensure Oman's digital ecosystem sets a benchmark for the world.”

Buddy Rizer, Chief Digital Hub Development Officer at IDCA, added: “Having spent 18 years building the world's largest digital hub in Loudoun County, Virginia, I understand the value of IDCA's engagement with nations. Bringing this experience to Oman to establish three national digital hubs and foster AI super-clusters is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of global data center cities.”

Expected Impact and Future Development

The signing between the Sultanate of Oman and the International Data Centre Authority makes IDCA responsible for the expansion of the digital economy and specification of everything digital across the nation. This is predicted to spark a viral development of AI data centers and expansion of the nation's electrical and connectivity grids to meet the anticipated demand.

The partnership between MoTCIT and IDCA aims to bring the world's leading AI, digital economy, data center, and cloud services to the nation, creating unmatched opportunities for investors, developers, and operators. This collaboration is expected to accelerate the growth of AI data centers and enhance Oman's electricity and connectivity infrastructure to support future needs.

The International Data Center Authority (IDCA) is described as the global digital economy think tank that works with nations to create AI policies, Digital Hubs, and Digital Economies through the standardization of the approach, selection, design, feasibility, operation, and various processes and methodologies of digital infrastructure and related processes and systems.

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