On February 1, 2026, the Oman Telecommunications Authority (TRA) issued a public consultation on draft regulations for physical security systems related to telecommunications networks and smart cities. The draft regulations clearly require security products to be officially approved and have embedded network security controls, long-term software update support, and personal privacy protection. In addition, the regulation places special emphasis on network sovereignty and localization requirements, stipulating that key positions such as security installation, maintenance and monitoring must be held by Omani technicians, and non-national citizens are strictly prohibited from engaging in related core work. Finally, the appendix lists specific technical indicators covering resolution, storage duration, and encryption protocols to ensure uniformity and high standards in Oman's security infrastructure.

Click this link to view the original text of the relevant public consultation, which is open for comments until February 15, 2026.