Omantel has been named as an official partner for World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED) 2026, the annual initiative highlighting the essential role that engineers and engineering plays around the world.
As a pioneer in telecommunications, Omantel plays a key role in developing inclusive and more environmentally friendly communications technology not just in Oman, but further afield.
“Technology must create real value for people and the communities it serves,” says Lujaina Al Kharusi, VP of Governance, Regulatory and Compliance at Omantel. “Engineering is fundamental to that progress, enabling stronger connectivity, smarter services and resilient digital infrastructure. Sustainable development, however, depends on how responsibly and collaboratively these capabilities are applied. As Oman advances its digital transformation in line with Vision 2040, our responsibility is to build intelligent networks that support inclusive growth and long-term economic resilience. We are proud to partner with World Engineering Day 2026 to recognise the engineers who turn innovation into meaningful impact for society.”
World Engineering Day launched in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 4 March 2026, marking the start of a year-long campaign of events, films, features and news. The focus of this year’s theme is “Smart engineering for a sustainable future through innovation and digitalisation”.
An official International Day, as proclaimed by UNESCO, WED is operated by the World Federation of Engineering Organisations (WFEO), the global body that spans members from more than 100 countries and represents over 30 million engineers worldwide.
WED 2026 provides governments, UN-associated organisations, policymakers, educators and leaders in the public and private sectors with the opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of engineering. All campaign content will be produced by SJH Studios – the official media partner and broadcaster for WED – and hosted on the official WED website at www.worldengineeringday.net.
Seng-Chuan Tan, President of the WFEO, says: “World Engineering Day brings together engineers, governments, academia, industries and individuals to exchange ideas, drive innovation and take meaningful action. Collaboration is essential – we must work together to transform innovative ideas into real-world impact. When we bring together different voices, perspectives and expertise, we create stronger, more sustainable solutions.”
Ludovica Bellomaria, SJH Group Director, Operations, says: “World Engineering Day is a unique opportunity for organisations to share the best of what the industry has to offer, so we’re excited to have Omantel providing their expertise in telecommunications as an official partner.”
To view Omantel’s WED content, visit: https://worldengineeringday.net/partner/omantel/
The WED 2026 launch, campaign and related content went live on 4 March 2026 at www.worldengineeringday.net
