Rwanda and Oman have signed a major memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate the growth of Rwanda's information and communication technology (ICT) sector.
The agreement was one of several bilateral agreements inked in Muscat over the weekend to promote collaboration between the East African and Middle Eastern country.
The MoU was signed on Sunday by Paula Ingabire, Rwanda's minister of ICT and innovation, and Saeed bin Hamoud Al-Maawali, Oman's minister of transport, communications, and information technology, in a ceremony attended by Rwanda's minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe.
The agreement lays the foundation for partnerships in data hosting, cloud computing, and data center development, as well as the exchange of expertise in artificial intelligence, digital government services, and emerging technologies.
These initiatives are expected to enhance Rwanda’s digital infrastructure and position the country as a regional hub for ICT innovation.
Minister Nduhungirehe, who led the Rwandan delegation to Muscat, highlighted the strategic importance of the partnership.
“We have just signed several agreements on data centers and cooperation between our two investment authorities,” he said.
“We are committed to immediately implementing the MoUs to drive digital transformation in both countries.”
The delegation, which included business leaders and ICT stakeholders, met with Oman’s Minister Al-Maawali to explore investment opportunities in Rwanda’s fast-growing technology ecosystem.
Nduhungirehe emphasised the geographic and strategic link between the two nations, saying: “Rwanda and Oman are connected through the East African Community and via the Indian Ocean, providing natural trade and digital collaboration routes.”
Rwanda has earned recognition as one of Africa’s leading ICT nations, driven by government-led investment in broadband infrastructure, innovation hubs, and digital inclusion initiatives.
Similarly, Oman has emerged as a technology hub in the Middle East, thanks to high internet penetration, robust cyber security frameworks, and a clear national strategy for digital transformation.
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