Oman adopts updated GCC technical regulation for digital radio receivers

According to the Times of Oman, the Sultanate has officially adopted the updated Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) technical regulation, identified as GSO 2693:2026, which governs terrestrial digital audio broadcasting (T-DAB+) receivers. This move aligns Oman’s domestic telecommunications standards with the broader regulatory framework established by the GCC Standardization Organization to ensure consistency across the member states.

The implementation of these technical specifications is intended to streamline the quality and compatibility of digital radio equipment imported and sold within the Omani market. By adopting the GSO 2693:2026 standard, authorities aim to facilitate a smoother transition toward advanced digital audio broadcasting technologies, ensuring that consumer devices meet unified performance and safety benchmarks established for the region.

This regulatory update is part of a wider effort by GCC nations to modernize telecommunications infrastructure and harmonize technical requirements for digital media hardware. The adoption of these standards typically involves coordination between the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology and regional standardization bodies to ensure that local market requirements reflect the latest international technical advancements in digital radio transmission.