Saudi Arabia, Oman Cooperate to Boost E-Economy

Officials signing the agreements between Saudi and Omani governments (Omani News Agency)
Officials signing the agreements between Saudi and Omani governments (Omani News Agency)
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Saudi Arabia, Oman Cooperate to Boost E-Economy

Officials signing the agreements between Saudi and Omani governments (Omani News Agency)
Officials signing the agreements between Saudi and Omani governments (Omani News Agency)

Saudi Arabia and Oman seek to boost their cooperation in several digital fields to develop their economies, governments, and talents and unifying efforts to develop human resources to keep pace with modern technologies.

Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah al-Sawaha, and Omani Minister of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology Saeed al-Maawali, signed in Oman on Tuesday two executive programs in digital transformation and digital capacity development.

The two officials held an expanded meeting to address the deepening bilateral cooperation in accelerating the growth of regional e-economy, e-government, and talent development.

The two programs aim to promote cooperation in digital transformation to increase the benefit of digital technologies in improving business environments and qualifying capabilities for leadership, development, and business management in all fields.

The executive program in skills qualification signed between the two countries aims to build future leaders, develop digital capabilities, unify efforts to develop human capital, and link them to future professions.

It also aims to prepare generations capable of keeping pace with developments and maximizing the benefit of technologies in improving business environments by providing quality programs.

The Saudi Deputy Minister for Future Jobs and Capabilities Faris al-Saqabi, and the Omani Undersecretary for Communications and Information Technology in the Ministry of Transport, Ali al-Shidhani, signed the second program.

Under the program, the two sides will cooperate in implementing several joint initiatives, including the possibility of Omani national cadres joining training camps organized by Saudi Arabia through its Future Skills initiative, which is implemented through the "Saudi Digital Academy" and "Tuwaiq Academy."

The Saudi delegation held several official meetings in Oman aimed at opening new horizons and building fruitful cooperation between the two countries in technology and innovation.

The two sides discussed ways to deepen cooperation for the benefit of both economies and the need to exchange experiences and work with the Omani side to raise the Sultanate's competitiveness in global development indicators.

Sawaha will then head to Qatar on an official visit to expand partnerships and cooperation in technology and innovation.

Saudi Arabia is the regional hub for technology and innovation in the region, and a center that attracts investments by establishing strategic partnerships that promote the growth of e-economy and support the Kingdom's shift in technology, thus contributing to the realization of Vision 2030.



Saudi Arabia, US Commit to Deeper Economic Ties with Energy, Industry Deals as Trump Visits Riyadh

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and US President Donald Trump speak during a meeting at the Royal Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP)
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and US President Donald Trump speak during a meeting at the Royal Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP)
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Saudi Arabia, US Commit to Deeper Economic Ties with Energy, Industry Deals as Trump Visits Riyadh

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and US President Donald Trump speak during a meeting at the Royal Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP)
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and US President Donald Trump speak during a meeting at the Royal Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP)

Saudi Arabia and the United States signed on Tuesday energy and industry agreements as President Donald Trump visited Riyadh where he was welcomed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

“The United States and Saudi Arabia share a commitment to deeper economic integration, underscoring the Kingdom’s pledge of expanding cooperation in critical sectors such as health, energy, and science,” said White House in announcing the agreements.

The US Department of Energy and Saudi Ministry of Energy concluded an agreement for cooperation in the field of energy exchanged by Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright.

“This agreement builds upon their strong existing relationship; it will focus collaboration on examining the potential for innovation, development, financing, and deployment of energy infrastructure,” said the statement.

The Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and US Department of Energy signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to collaborate on mining and mineral resources. “The agreement contributes to economic development and the diversification and resilience of critical mineral supply chains,” added the statement.

NASA and the Saudi Space Agency signed an agreement for a CubeSat to fly on NASA’s Artemis II test flight. Saudi Arabia’s CubeSat will measure aspects of space weather at a range of distances from Earth and deploy in high Earth orbit from a spacecraft adapter on the Space Launch System rocket after the Orion spacecraft is safely flying on its own with its crew of four astronauts.

The US and Saudi Arabia recently agreed to modernize the Air Transport Agreement to allow US airlines to carry cargo between Saudi Arabia and third countries without needing to stop in the United States, an important right for cargo hub operations. Saudi carriers will have the same rights to serve the United States.

Trump had arrived in the Kingdom earlier on Tuesday on his first overseas trip since his reelection. He will next visit the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

Saudi Arabia and the United States also signed the largest defense sales agreement in history, worth nearly early $142 billion.