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Oman launches tender for semiconductor centre of excellence

Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology is seeking consultants to create a national semiconductor ecosystem, including a centre of excellence in Muscat.

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Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has announced the launch of a tender for consultancy services to support the development of a national semiconductor ecosystem. This project includes the establishment of a centre of excellence dedicated to semiconductors and electronic chips in the capital, Muscat, Muscat Daily…

Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has announced the launch of a tender for consultancy services to support the development of a national semiconductor ecosystem. This project includes the establishment of a centre of excellence dedicated to semiconductors and electronic chips in the capital, Muscat, Muscat Daily reported on June 18.

Call for sector experts

MTCIT invites specialised companies with proven experience in the semiconductor and electronic chip industry to participate in this consultation. Companies must demonstrate expertise in managing large-scale national and commercial projects, in line with the requirements specified in the tender documents. Selected consultants will support the structuring of the centre of excellence and contribute to initiatives aiming to position Oman in the regional semiconductor market.

The ministry stated that the centre will be a central part of its strategy to strengthen the Sultanate’s presence in the global semiconductor value chain. The stated objectives include attracting investments, supporting advanced chip design and manufacturing, and creating skilled jobs in design, testing and research.

Development of national skills and opening to investors

The future centre of excellence will also focus on promoting technology transfer and localisation of know-how to strengthen national capacities in the long term. Companies interested in this project can register and obtain the necessary documents through Oman’s Tender Board e-portal.

This initiative forms part of a governmental drive to diversify the economy and integrate Oman into global technology industry networks. According to the ministry, the project seeks to enhance the country’s attractiveness to investors and develop a highly skilled workforce in a sector with high added value.

A spokesperson for MTCIT told Muscat Daily that “selected companies must demonstrate solid experience in managing similar large-scale projects, in accordance with the specifications.”

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