Muscat Municipality has won the prestigious Hadatha Cybersecurity Excellence Award for 2025 in the Government Institutions category. The award, which recognizes the Municipality’s high-ranking performance in the National Cybersecurity Index, was presented during the Hadatha Cybersecurity Forum held alongside the COMEX 2025 technology exhibition.
The national award is overseen by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology’s National Centre for Information Security and celebrates outstanding achievements in Oman’s cybersecurity sector.
Key Facts
- Award: Hadatha Cybersecurity Excellence Award 2025
- Category: Government Institutions
- Basis for Win: High rank in the National Cybersecurity Index
- Overseen by: National Centre for Information Security
A Recognition of Digital Resilience
The award acknowledges Muscat Municipality’s significant investments in strengthening its digital capabilities and cybersecurity readiness. This includes the adoption of advanced technologies, the training of local talent, and the continuous development of secure, high-quality digital services for the public.
“We are delighted with this recognition, which reflects our unceasing efforts to strengthen our digital capabilities and cybersecurity readiness,” said His Excellency Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Humaidi, Chairman of Muscat Municipality. “This award inspires us to push further and reaffirms our commitment to remaining one of the most secure institutions.”
Driving Oman’s National Cybersecurity Agenda
The Hadatha Cybersecurity Excellence Award is a key component of the Hadatha Cybersecurity Industry Programme, a national initiative designed to bolster Oman’s entire cybersecurity ecosystem. The program aims to:
- Develop local human capital and foster innovation.
- Expand the cybersecurity market and create jobs.
- Encourage entrepreneurship and attract international companies to Oman.
The award is based on the results of the National Cybersecurity Index, a data-driven program that measures how well institutions comply with international cybersecurity standards and supports Oman’s overall digital resilience.
About the Hadatha Cybersecurity Excellence Award
The Hadatha Cybersecurity Excellence Award is a national initiative in Oman that recognizes outstanding individuals, teams, and institutions in both the public and private sectors for their significant achievements and contributions to the nation’s cybersecurity ecosystem.
Looking Ahead
Muscat Municipality’s win sets a high benchmark for other government institutions in Oman and the wider region. It highlights a growing, state-level emphasis on robust, standards-based cybersecurity as a foundational element of digital transformation. This national focus is creating a more secure environment for digital services and is actively fostering a local cybersecurity industry to support these strategic goals.
Source: Zawya
