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COMEX Oman 2025 Launches with Strong Egyptian Tech Presence and Regional Digital Growth

Written by: Marwa Abu Zaher

Cairo, September 2025 The 34th edition of the COMEX Oman 2025 Global Technology

Exhibition launches tomorrow, running from September 8 to 11 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition

Centre The event is held under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said

Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Affairs Organized by Al Dar Al Arabia for Data Analysis in collaboration

with Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, COMEX 2025 continues

to serve as a premier platform showcasing the latest digital innovations and connecting key technology

stakeholders from across the region and globe

Prominent Egyptian Participation Highlights Egypt’s Role as a Regional Tech Leader

This year, COMEX 2025 features a notable presence of Egyptian technology companies, specializing

in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, cloud computing, and financial

technology (fintech) These companies will present innovative industrial and commercial solutions aimed

at expanding their footprint in the growing regional markets This active participation underscores Cairo’s

growing reputation as a regional technology hub and center of innovation in the Middle East and Africa

Egyptian firms are leveraging the exhibition to forge strategic partnerships with Gulf and international

counterparts while attracting investments to fuel expansion efforts in Oman and neighboring countries

Oman’s Digital Transformation Sector Experiences Robust Growth

The launch of COMEX 2025 coincides with a significant surge in Oman’s digital transformation market

which reached an estimated USD 2.72 billion in 2025 Projections indicate growth to USD 4.65 billion by

2030, with a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.36% According to Oman’s national “Tahwul”

digital transformation program, government digital services witnessed an 80% performance increase by May 2025

compared to the previous year. More than 11.4 million electronic transactions were completed across 48 government

agencies, with 96% of targeted services streamlined and 74% digitized, signaling a fast-paced digital evolution

COMEX 2025: A Premier Platform for Innovation, Partnerships, and Industry Growth

COMEX 2025 features specialized pavilions dedicated to e-government, startups, fintech, and e-sports

complemented by a robust schedule of events including the COMEX Summit, panel discussions, innovation

competitions, and awards recognizing outstanding technology projects Mohamed Sami, General Manager

of Al Dar Al Arabia, highlighted that COMEX offers a vital gateway for showcasing breakthrough digital

solutions and serves as a fertile ground for investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators. The event particularly

supports Egyptian startups and SMEs in connecting their products and services to vital investment and

partnership opportunities

Egypt’s Technology Sector Growth Reflected in Regional Engagement

Sami emphasized that the prominent Egyptian presence at COMEX 2025 reflects the rapid advancement

of Egypt’s technology sector, positioning the country as a key player in the global tech ecosystem

Egypt continues to drive Arab technological integration efforts and strengthens the Middle East and North

Africa region’s (MENA) standing on the global digital map

COMEX 2025: A Milestone in Regional Digital Innovation and Transformation

COMEX 2025 marks a pivotal milestone in the digital transformation journey across the Middle East

reinforcing Oman’s status as a regional hub for digital innovation The event also highlights Egypt’s expanding

role as a strategic partner shaping the future of the digital economy and fostering regional technological growth