Tomorrow: Launch of “COMEX Oman 2025” Technology Exhibition with Strong Egyptian Participation

The 34th edition of the COMEX 2025 Global Technology Exhibition will kick off tomorrow, Monday, and run from September 8 to 11 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, under the patronage of His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Affairs.

The exhibition is organized by Al Dar Al Arabia for Data Analysis in cooperation with Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, continuing its role as a leading platform that brings together the latest digital innovations and key players in the technology sector regionally and internationally.

Egyptian Participation Underscores Regional Standing

This year’s edition will feature prominent participation from several Egyptian companies specialized in technology and digital transformation, showcasing their latest innovations in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and financial technology, in addition to industrial and commercial solutions designed to strengthen their presence in regional markets.

Such participation highlights Cairo’s position as a regional hub for technology and innovation in the Middle East and Africa, as Egyptian companies aim to expand their strategic partnerships with Gulf and international counterparts, while attracting new investments to support their expansion in Oman and the wider region.

Accelerated Digital Transformation in Oman

The launch of COMEX 2025 comes at a time when Oman is witnessing remarkable growth in its digital transformation sector. The size of the digital transformation market in Oman reached USD 2.72 billion in 2025, with projections to grow to USD 4.65 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.36%.

According to the national “Tahwul” digital program, overall digital transformation performance across government entities recorded an 80% increase by May 2025 compared to the previous year, with more than 11.4 million digital transactions completed across 48 government agencies. In addition, 96% of targeted services were streamlined, and 74% digitized.

A Leading Platform for Innovation and Partnerships

COMEX 2025 will feature specialized pavilions covering e-government, startups, fintech, and e-sports, alongside a series of accompanying events including the COMEX Summit, panel discussions, innovation competitions, and awards honoring the best technology projects.In this context, Mohamed Sami, General Manager of Al Dar Al Arabia, the organizing company, emphasized that the exhibition serves as a vital gateway to showcase the latest digital solutions and provides a significant investment opportunity for entrepreneurs and innovators. He added that the event offers Egyptian startups and SMEs the chance to link their products and services to direct investment opportunities and long-term partnerships.

Sami further noted that Egyptian companies’ participation reflects the rapid development of Egypt’s technology sector, placing it at the heart of the global technology landscape as an active partner contributing to advancing Arab technological integration and reinforcing the region’s position on the global digital map.

COMEX 2025 represents a pivotal milestone in the region’s innovation and digital transformation journey, reaffirming Oman’s role as a regional hub for digital innovation, while highlighting Egypt’s growing contribution as a key partner in shaping the future of the digital economy.