Oman has set out its clearest public roadmap yet for electric-vehicle charging. It has launched a unified national app called Shahin and announced agreements for hundreds of high-speed chargers, ultra-fast hubs and a local factory to build charging hardware.
What did the ministry announce?
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology revealed a series of projects at the Gulf Green Mobility Forum 2026 in Dhofar. These measures are designed to make EV use more practical across the sultanate.
The ministry also set out steps to regulate charging operators and to encourage private investment. The announcements together form the country’s most concrete public-charging plan so far.
How does the Shahin app work?
Shahin is Oman’s first unified national digital platform for EV charging services. It was launched during the forum.
The app connects charging points through a single system. As a result, motorists can locate stations and check operational status and availability in real time.
Alongside the app, the ministry adopted a regulatory framework governing the installation and expansion of charging points. In addition, a pricing structure is designed to encourage adoption while keeping infrastructure investment commercially sustainable.
Which private projects will expand charging?
Several private-sector projects announced at the forum could widen charging capacity considerably. Several also involve foreign technology partners.
EVO and Hyundai Kefico signed an agreement to introduce ultra-fast charging technology of up to 240kW. Meanwhile, the two firms are studying opportunities for local assembly and manufacturing.
Omantec and Hormuz Energy plan a network of high-speed smart chargers ranging from 180kW to 450kW, targeting 400 chargers. An agreement involving IX Smart Mobility, NeoX and StarCharge envisages ultra-fast charging centres with capacities of up to 720kW. It also includes options to integrate solar power and battery storage.
Dhofar Municipality, meanwhile, is partnering with IX Smart Mobility. Together they plan to develop a model ultra-fast charging centre and install stations at municipal sites, with links to a digital platform.
Will chargers be built in Oman?
Plans also extend to local manufacturing. Omantec and Modern Energy agreed to establish a factory in Oman to produce high-speed EV chargers.
Consequently, the factory would support efforts to build a domestic supply chain. Such a step could reduce reliance on imported hardware over time.
Where will new stations reach?
Charging infrastructure is also moving beyond major urban centres. For instance, the first EV charging station in Buraimi governorate has been announced at the University of Buraimi.
Similarly, another station has been inaugurated at Salalah Free Zone. These sites extend coverage to areas that previously had little public charging.
What about drivers who run out of charge?
A separate initiative will provide on-demand mobile charging for EVs through an app. Therefore, it could address one of the practical barriers facing motorists as the wider network grows.
Taken together, the app, the regulations and the private agreements point to a coordinated approach. Oman is trying to make everyday EV ownership more workable across the country.
