Sultanate of Oman Signs Digital Hub Development Agreement with IDCA

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Data Center Authority (IDCA) announced it has signed the formal agreement with the Sultanate of Oman on Developing and Expanding its Digital Economy and helping the country build the Oman Digital Triangle. The agreement comes after months of multilateral and bilateral talks between IDCA and the relevant key government entities including the Ministries of Energy and Ministry of Economy.

Under this national agreement, IDCA's scope is to devise and launch the National Digital Infrastructure Roadmap, establish the National Digital Infrastructure Standards, the National Digital Infrastructure Education, and the Oman Digital Triangle (ODT), the first of its kind in the world for three highly interconnected digital hubs and AI super-clusters. ODT will provide the GW-scale capacities for data center builds, the connectivity and the human capital necessary to operate mainly AI data centers and super-clusters through the geographical diversity and resilience that can be provided across the nation for AI Cloud providers.

His Excellency, Eng. Saeed bin Hamoud Al-Mawali, Minister of MTCIT, stated, "Through this partnership with IDCA, Oman is prepared to meet the ever-growing global demand for AI and data centers in the most robust and dynamic way. We warmly invite leading AI, data center, and cloud providers to participate in the largest AI digital hub project globally."

His Excellency, Dr. Ali Al Shidhani, Undersecretary of 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 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 Chairman & CEO Mehdi Paryavi 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 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 helps shape the future of global data center cities."

Gordon Gillerman, Chairman of the Technical Standards Committee at IDCA, commented, "This is an exciting opportunity for IDCA to develop a robust standard that builds a foundation of governance and policy framework that takes into account the latest technology developments of our world."

Moncef Heddad, Global Head of Strategic Investments, added, "Investment strategy is a major component of our work, including working with the sovereign wealth funds, VCs and family offices, of course on allocation basis. We look very much forward to hitting the ground running with fully tailored national investment strategies on AI and digital infrastructure."

The signing between the Sultanate of Oman and the International Data Center Authority (IDCA), making IDCA responsible for the expansion of the digital economy 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.

This strategic partnership between MTCIT and IDCA is expected to introduce the world's most advanced AI, digital economy, data center, and cloud practices nationwide, offering unparalleled opportunities for investors, builders, and operators.

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