Urban Air Mobility Forum Kicks Off

Muscat, 28 Apr (ONA) --- The activities of the Urban Air Mobility Forum, organized by the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology, commenced today with broad participation from government and private entities, academic institutions, and international organizations specializing in aviation, aerospace, and advanced technologies.

The event was inaugurated by Hamoud Musabah Al Alawi, Acting CEO of Oman Airports.

The two-day forum aims to launch a strategic and professional dialogue on developing urban air mobility systems in Oman—a key component of the integrated transportation framework—to enhance innovation, employment, and quality of life in Omani cities.

Additionally, the forum seeks to establish the foundation for a national urban air mobility ecosystem by engaging stakeholders, aligning visions on investment priorities, infrastructure, regulations, and drafting a live-testing program.

It will explore investment opportunities in this emerging sector, develop advanced mobility products and services, and outline key directions for the national urban air mobility strategy, covering regulatory, technical, and economic frameworks.

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