Investment Opportunities
6 projects of the executive program for the Omani space sector have been identified as investment opportunities aimed at attracting foreign capital, foreign investments and technologies for the space sector, as follows:
- Space Cloud Partnership
- Satellite ground station hub
- Direct receiving station
- National Satellite Data Platform
- End user applications booster program (Sandbox)
- Scientific rocket launch project
Space Cloud Partnership | |
Partner with a world class leading space and cloud partners to develop and deliver space-based cloud (satellite sourced data) service ecosystem that is intersecting with the edge computing and data analytics. The ecosystem will contribute to develop downstream space industry- the development of space applications and services in Oman. The country considers this project represents a first key step to undertake Oman’s Space Gateway strategy. The government intends to enable this partnership through various forms of incentives |
This project will enable the development of the space sector through the followings:
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Ground Stations (GS) Hub | |
This project is mainly based on the advantage of the strategic location of Oman with respect to the equator for hosting GS for satellite operators or for companies that intends to provide GS as a service (GSaS) for satellite operators. In addition to the strategic location, Oman has a set of 21 submarine cables that could easily link in real-time the data downloaded from satellites to end users, or to develop data analytics services in the country and offer the final products, including solutions or applications, for the end users. The government intends to enable this partnership through various forms of incentives |
This project will enable the development of the space sector through the followings:
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Direct Receiving Station |
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This project aims to attract foreign satellite operators to establish their DRS in Oman while allowing Omani users to access data received through the station. The foreign partners will benefit from volume of data needs in Oman which is profitable through long term contracts with Government and private sectors. Moreover, Omani users will benefit from real-time data for development of applications and solution. This project intersects with the Ground Stations as Services (GSaS) project. The government will provide incentive package to foreign investment.
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This project will enable the development of the space sector through the followings:
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National Space Data Platform |
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This project aims to provide the EO sector with a state-of-the-art digital platform to gather, process and share data fostering applications and ecosystem development. The national space data platform is the EO strategy backbone to build a national capacity in downstream sector to support digitalization and economic diversification. The platform will be accessed by public and private sectors, researchers and partners. The government will provide incentive package to foreign investment.
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This project will enable the development of the space sector through the followings:
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End-user Applications Booster Program (Sandboxing) |
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The main objective of this project is to encourage key economic sectors to use space-based solutions via pilot and demonstration projects supporting the development of national service providers. As well, it supports developers and end users (from key industrial sectors such as O&G, agriculture, maritime, urban planning, etc.) to develop and use satellite-based solutions (EO, satcom and others). Besides, it provide the best environment to build and demonstrate applications and services (using EO data, AIS, IoT…) with a rapid go-to-market strategy.
The government will provide incentive package to foreign investment and connect them with local professional partners. . |
This project will enable the development of the space sector through the followings:
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Launch Site Partnership |
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Leverages on Oman’s best location in MEA for launch activities and relies on a partner’s investment. The project aims to attract foreign partners to establish in Oman the first MEA regional spaceport. This port will server the region commercial and research needs. The project would help foster regional cooperation in space, be a source of prestige, help to position our partners as a major space hub service provider in the region. Oman can use its favorable diplomatic position to favor its implementation and foster regional cooperation through shared infrastructure and funding. |
This project will enable the development of the space sector through the followings:
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