The Banking Executive Issue - October 2025 Issue

Oman Airports Oman Airports LEADS GLOBAL SHIFT WITH WORLD’S FIRST WI-FI 7 LAUNCH Oman Airports has set a new global benchmark by becoming the first air- port operator in the world to deploy Wi-Fi 7 technology, introducing next-generation connectivity at Mus- cat International Airport. This mile- stone underscores the Sultanate of Oman’s ambition to lead digital transformation in the aviation sector and strengthens its position as a re- gional hub for innovation in line with Oman Vision 2040. The rollout is part of a strategic col- laboration between Oman Airports and Huawei, aimed at building an advanced digital infrastructure capa- ble of supporting the future needs of smart airports. Wi-Fi 7 delivers ultra- fast speeds and can handle a dramat- ically higher number of simultaneous connections. The result is a more sta- ble, secure and responsive browsing experience for travellers, airport staff and service providers. With over 40,000 passengers passing through Muscat International Airport each day, the upgrade will ensure seamless, high-capacity connectivity across terminal areas, including de- parture halls, check-in counters, re- tail zones and dining spaces. The initiative forms a core component of Oman Airports’ broader digital-trans- formation programme, designed to enhance the digital travel journey and create an innovation-driven op- erational environment. Commenting on the achievement, Ahmed al Amri, Chief Executive Of- ficer of Oman Airports, said: “Intro- ducing Wi-Fi 7 marks an important milestone in our journey to elevate the passenger experience and en- hance operational efficiency. Being the first airports in the world to adopt this technology reaffirms our com- mitment to innovation and strength- ens Oman Airports’ position as a leader in digital advancement”. Beyond Wi-Fi 7, Oman Airports is progressing with several high-tech projects, including next-generation smart-security systems, modern visual-technology platforms and ad- vanced artificial-intelligence applica- tions. Together, these initiatives reinforce Oman Airports’ readiness for the future and further establish it as one of the region’s leading exam- ples of digital transformation in avia- tion. ISSUE 202 OCTOBER 2025 the BANKING EXECUTIVE 73