Merge 104.8 | 23 April 2026
Oman Lens is an Omani company focused on space technology and artificial intelligence, notable for launching the country’s first AI-powered satellite for Earth observation. The company not only develops satellites and analyzes their data to support decision-making, but also prioritizes building national expertise in the space sector.
As part of this mission, Oman Lens runs an annual training program in collaboration with China, where Omani employees gain advanced technical skills and hands-on experience in areas such as satellite development, AI, GIS, and ground systems. This initiative aims to transfer global knowledge and strengthen local capabilities.
Employees like AI Engineer Ibtihal Al-Saadi and GIS Analyst Alaa Al-Shariani exemplify this effort, having received specialized training in China and contributed to areas like AI applications, GIS, product development, and international collaboration.
Overall, Oman Lens’s strategy centers on knowledge localization—developing a skilled national workforce to drive innovation in space technology and support Oman’s long-term development goals.