Dr. Nasser bin Mohammed Al Fannah

Dr Nasser Mohammed Al-Fannah serves as Acting Deputy Director General of the National Centre for Space, Advanced Technology and AI, and as Director of the Technology Programs Office at the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT). In these roles, he drives major national initiatives, most notably the National Program for Digital Economy, Oman’s flagship technology transformation initiative. His career spans nearly two decades across government, academia and industry. He began in the private sector as a systems developer with Oman Investment and Finance Company (OIFC) before transitioning to academia, where he progressed through academic ranks and eventually served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS). During his time in academia, he also led the Technology Transfer Office, supporting innovation and intellectual property development.

Since joining MTCIT in 2022, he has overseen major national technology programs and strategic emerging technology initiatives. Dr Nasser holds a PhD in information security from Royal Holloway, University of London in the UK, and a master’s in computer security from Edith Cowan University in Australia. He also holds a portfolio of recognised professional certifications across cybersecurity, emerging technologies, innovation and digital skills.