عن كلية عُمان للإدارة والتكنولوجيا

تأسست كلية عُمان للإدارة والتكنولوجيا (OCMT) في عام 2004 ككلية خاصة. مهمتها هي توفير بيئة محلية تعزز عملية التعليم والتعلم بشكل فعال من خلال محترفين مؤهلين بدعم من أحدث المرافق التكنولوجية. كما نسعى إلى تزويد المجتمع بخريجين يمتلكون المعرفة والمهارات اللازمة لمواجهة تحديات المجتمع العصري الديناميكي. رؤية OCMT هي أن تصبح مؤسسة رائدة في التعليم العالي على الصعيدين الوطني والإقليمي، حيث يتم الحفاظ على الجودة والتميز بما يتماشى مع المعايير الدولية، لإنتاج خريجين من ذوي الكفاءة العالية في المعرفة والمهارات والاتجاهات.


عن المؤتمر

The 1st OCMT International Conference: Smart Solutions for the Modern Era is a landmark event designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities in the realms of advanced design, digital finance, and computer innovations. Hosted by the Oman College of Management and Technology (OCMT), this conference aims to create a dynamic and engaging environment where experts from various fields can come together to share their latest research, discuss emerging trends, and showcase practical applications.


OCMT plays a pivotal role in organizing this conference, leveraging its academic expertise and industry connections to bring together thought leaders and innovators who are at the forefront of technological and financial advancements. The college’s commitment to fostering quality education and innovation is reflected in the diverse range of sessions, including keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive workshops, all tailored to provide deep insights and foster meaningful dialogue.

Participants will have the chance to connect with peers and industry leaders, building valuable connections that can drive future collaborations. By participating in this conference, you will gain fresh perspectives and be part of the conversation that is shaping the future of technology and finance. Join us in Muscat to be a part of this transformative experience and contribute to progress in these critical areas.


 

Objectives



1. Facilitate Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

2. Highlight Innovations in Design, Finance, and Computing

3. Explore Real-World Applications

4. Promote Sustainable and Inclusive Growth

5. Examine the Ethical and Regulatory Landscape

6. Envision Future Trends and Solutions




Publication 

Publication Opportunity

Papers accepted for the OCMT'2025 after the double-blind peer-review process will be published in OCMT'2025 conference proceedings, which is indexed by SCOPUS, Google Scholar, and Springerlink. Additionally, selected papers that have been presented at the conference will also be considered for further development of a possible publication in the highly esteemed partner journals listed below. Note that journal editors are provided with the conference proceedings and will make selections if they feel the work is appropriate and of sufficient quality for the journal. If invited to publish in a journal authors will be expected to develop the work by 40-50%, including a change of title and abstract. Individual journal procedures will need to be followed and there is no guarantee of publication

Supporting Scientific Research Policy

The OCMT'2025 conference may follow several policies to support the scientific research movement and attract high-quality research. These policies may include the following:

  • Best Paper Award: To encourage high-quality scientific research, the conference may give awards for the best paper and presentation at the whole conference. The author may be awarded, and their paper may be displayed on the journal webpage for the conference.
  • Publication Conditions: OCMT'2025 gives priority to applied empirical studies that aim to overcome business and technology problems faced by institutions and propose solutions. The conference welcomes articles via its submission management system. Authors must follow specific formatting rules, provide an abstract (max. 250 words), and ensure the paper follows the conference’s submission guidelines. Articles must not exceed 10 pages, including references, appendices, tables, figures, and margins.

Travel & Participation Guide

 

The conference will be held at OCMT Campus, located in Muscat, Oman.

  • From Muscat International Airport:
    • By Taxi: Upon arrival, you can take a metered airport taxi to the OCMT campus. The journey takes approximately 25-30 minutes. Taxis are available 24/7 from the airport's arrival terminal.
    • By Bus: Oman’s Mwasalat bus service operates from the airport to key points in Muscat. Check routes and schedules here.
    • Ride-hailing Apps: Services such as OTaxi and Marhaba are also available.
      Here are the official websites for the ride-hailing services available in Muscat, Oman:
    • Both services offer mobile applications for easy ride booking:
  • By Land (From UAE or Saudi Arabia):
    • If traveling from UAE, cross through the Hatta-Al Wajajah border post, then follow the Muscat Expressway to the OCMT campus.
    • For those traveling from Saudi Arabia, use the Riyadh-Al Batha border, then proceed through Oman’s northern routes towards Muscat.

A detailed map and GPS coordinates of the OCMT campus will be provided on confirmation of registration.


 

Participants can choose from several hotels and serviced apartments near the venue. Below are some recommended options, including links for bookings:

Transportation options to the venue will be detailed below.


 

Stay connected during your visit with Oman’s leading telecom providers:

  • Omantel: Offers SIM cards with voice and data packages for travelers. More Info
  • Ooredoo: Affordable prepaid and postpaid packages for tourists. More Info

SIM cards are available at the airport and major retail outlets across Muscat.


 

  • Shuttle Service: OCMT will arrange for shuttle service for participants staying at nearby hotels, including the Boulevard Hotel. (Fees may apply)
  • Taxi Services: Metered taxis and ride-hailing apps like OTaxi and Marhaba are readily available.
  • Car Rentals: Rent a car through trusted providers like Europcar or Budget. Check the rental counters at the airport or book online.


 

  • Most visitors to Oman require a visa.
    • For Visa Support:
      Please send an email to ocmt2025@ocmt.edu.om with the following documents:
      • A copy of your passport (valid for at least six months).
      • A recent passport-size photo.
      • Details of your travel itinerary and hotel booking.
  • We will facilitate the visa process and provide guidance based on your nationality. Ensure your application is submitted at least 3 weeks prior to your travel date.


Keynote Speakers

Conference Program

Program link: Click here

Abstract link: Click here

Track 1 link: Click here

Track 2 link: Click here

Track 3 link: Click here

Strategic Partners

Registration Fees


The OCMT'2025 Registration Fees quoted below include:

  • Entrance to all online sessions of the Conference
  • An electronic copy of the Conference proceedings
  • Associated Conference materials.

All prices are in USD $ (American Dollar).

Due to the continuing uncertainty around traveling to conferences, OCMT'2025 will be online (Virtual) and Physically (in-person).






Category Virtual Attendee with Publication
Virtual Attendance (Presentation Only) without Publication Physically Attend with Publication Physically Attend without Publication
Students 300$ 100$
 450$
 100$
Academic 350$ 140$
 500$
 200$

Notes:

– The fee above includes the publication and presentation fee.

– The paid fee is not refundable. 

– All payments are processed securely through the ConfManage system. A standard 5% transaction fee applies to cover payment processing charges from PayPal and bank transfer providers. This fee will be automatically reflected in the invoice.

Payment Deadlines

Participants’ payments must reach us no later than  April 7, 2025

Contact Information

Dr. Randolf Von Salindo, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs & Scientific Research
Halban, Sultanate of Oman,
Tel: (+968) 24051010 
Conference email: ocmt2025@ocmt.edu.om

OCMT’2025

Themes

"Designing Tomorrow: The Role of Innovation in Modern Infrastructure"

  • This theme can focus on how advanced design principles and smart technologies are reshaping industries such as urban development, architecture, and engineering. Sessions can explore sustainable design, smart cities, and the future of construction.

"Revolutionizing Finance: Digital Technologies and Financial Inclusion"

  • This theme would cover digital finance innovations, including blockchain, AI in financial services, mobile banking, and how technology can increase financial inclusion in emerging markets.

"The Future of Computing: Integrating AI, Quantum, and Cloud Technologies"

  • Sessions under this theme could delve into the latest advancements in AI, quantum computing, cloud infrastructure, and how they intersect to solve modern challenges in industries like healthcare, logistics, and education.

 Tracks

Advanced Design and Smart Infrastructure

  • Focus Areas:
    • Smart city development and sustainable urban planning.
    • IoT and sensor-based infrastructure systems.
    • Innovative architectural design for energy efficiency.
    • Human-centered design for public spaces.
    • Automation in construction and building technologies.

Digital Finance and Blockchain Innovations

  • Focus Areas:
    • Blockchain technology and its applications in banking, supply chain, and asset management.
    • FinTech developments in mobile banking and digital wallets.
    • AI and machine learning for fraud detection and risk management.
    • Cryptocurrency trends and regulations.
    • Financial inclusion through digital platforms in underserved regions.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Industry

  • Focus Areas:
    • AI-driven automation in manufacturing and logistics.
    • Machine learning applications in healthcare, finance, and education.
    • Ethical AI and bias reduction in AI systems.
    • Natural language processing and its impact on customer service.
    • AI-powered predictive analytics for business decisions.

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

  • Focus Areas:
    • Cybersecurity challenges in digital finance.
    • Data encryption and secure transaction mechanisms.
    • Privacy-preserving AI and machine learning models.
    • Regulation and compliance in a data-driven economy.
    • Emerging threats and mitigation strategies for cloud and IoT systems.

5- Smart Business Administration and Strategic Solutions

  • Focus Areas:
    • Smart tools for organizational leadership and decision-making.
    • Digital transformation for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
    • Enhancing productivity through business process automation.
    • Data-driven strategies for performance improvement and growth.
    • Smart HR solutions for workforce management


6- E-Marketing Strategies for the Digital Era

  • Focus Areas:
    • Smart social media campaigns for effective branding.
    • Data analytics for personalized customer engagement.
    • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM).
    • Consumer behavior analysis in digital environments.
    • AI tools for smart digital marketing strategies.

7-​ Management Information Systems (MIS) for Business Innovation

  • Focus Areas:
    • Smart MIS tools for decision-making and workflow optimization.
    • ERP systems to streamline business operations.
    • Enhancing organizational performance with data analytics.
    • Supply chain and inventory management using MIS.
    • Digital solutions for project and resource management

8-​ Sustainability and Green Innovation

  • Focus Areas:
    • Renewable energy solutions for infrastructure and design.
    • Sustainable urban development and eco-friendly construction.
    • Circular economy practices in business and industry.
    • Reducing carbon footprints through smart design and operations.
    • Waste management and water conservation strategies.

Conference President

H.E Dr. Nasser Al-Mawali
Chair of Board of Trustees, OCMT

Conference Chair

Dr. Hazem Migdady
Dean, OCMT

Conference Co-Chair

Dr. Randolf Von Salindo
Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs & Scientific Research

Organising Committee

 Nafla Al Falahi- Assistant Dean for Administrative and Financial Affairs, OCMT

Dr. Mark Doblas- Head, Administrative and Financial Sciences Department, OCMT 

Dr. Mohammad Mastan- Head, Computer Science -Management Information Systems Department, OCMT

Dr. Mohammad Al Nejem-Head, Department of Design, OCMT

Mr. Abdullah Belhadia- Head, Quality Assurance Department, OCMT

Dr. Elnaz Rashadi Gajan- Head, General Foundation Program

Dr. Vishal Dattana- Director, Digital Transformation Project, OCMT 

Dr. Supriya Pulparambil- Head, Scientific Research and Innovation Unit, OCMT

Dr. Abdul Muttaleb M.A. Al Sart, Ahlia University, Bahrain

Prof. Mohammad Nurunnabi, Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Frank,lin  Nakpodia, Durham University Business School, UK

Dr. Shivoham Singh, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad, India

Dr. L.R Manjunatha, City and Guilds of London Institute, UK

Prof. Dr. Ayesh AlRhoob, Dean, Faculty of Science & Information Technology, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan

Dr. Mohammed Alfraheed, Dean, Faculty of Information Technology, Tafila Technical University, Jordan

Dr. Vinodh Natarajan, University of Technology Bahrain, Bahrain

Dr. Carl Mark Miniano, De La Salle University, Philippines

Dr. Layla Faisal Alhalwachi, Bahrain Polytechnic, Bahrain

Dr. Cecilia Lagaras, Mindanao State University – IIT, Philippines

Prof. Dr Khalid Sultan, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan

Dr. Izzat Alsmadi, Texas A&M, San Antonio, USA

Dr. Mohammad Otair, Dean, Faculty of Information Technology, Middle East University, Jordan

Dr. G. Jai Arul Jose, BMS Institute of Technology and Management, India

Dr. Sedat Yuksel, Afyon Kocatepe University, Turkey

Dr. Tarek Gasmi, Institut Supérieur d'Informatique et des Techniques de Communication, Tunisia 

Dr. Hassan Y. Tarawneh, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan

Dr. Tahir Alyas, Lahore Garrison University, Lahore, Pakistan

Dr. Syed M. Adnan Shah, University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila, Pakistan ​

Dr. Masita Jalil, University Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia

Dr. Aziz Bin Deraman, University Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia

Dr. Sanaa Ahmed Kadhim, University of Information Technology and Communications (UoITC), Iraq

Dr. Zuhair Hussein, University of Mustansiriyah, Iraq

Dr. Akram zayan, Alexanderia University, Egypt

Dr. Hamzah Salman Almamori, University of Babylon-Iraq

Dr. Ashraf Mohamed Soliman Mahrous, Kingdom University, Bahrain  

Dr. Abbas Abdo Farea Al-Warafi, Kingdom University, Bahrain 

Dr. Nancy Alajarmeh, Tafila Technical University, Jordan

Dr. Malek El Weriemmi, University of Tunis, Tunisia

Dr. Mahmoud Eqab, Yarmouk University, Jordan

Prof. Dr. Jamal Muhammad Youssef, Helwan University, Egypt

Dr. Jamal Zaraqo, University of Petra, Jordan

Dr. Yaman Y. Sokienah, Yarmouk University, Jordan

Dr. Saed Adnan Mustafa, The American University of Kurdistan, Kurdistan Region of Iraq


DR. OMAR ALMOUSA - Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan

PROF. DR. YAHYA TASHTOUSH- Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan


Online Participation 

The presentations will be made online via MS Teams Platform & in-person (Face-to-Face). Online presentations will be held in a virtual environment.  

  • Presentations will be made in real-time video conferencing.
  • A separate virtual session will be defined for each session.  
  • Virtual sessions will be open to all participants.  
  • Presentations will be limited to conference guidelines.

Schedule
The detailed schedule will be provided after the submission deadline .

Submission

Call for Papers

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to extend a warm welcome to you for the International Conference: Smart Solutions for Modern Design, Business and Computer Innovations (OCMT’2025) organized by the EuroMid Academy of Business and Technology. OCMT’2025 will be hosted by the Oman College of Management and Technology and is scheduled to take place on April 16-17, 2025, at Oman College of Management and Technology campus in Barka, Oman.

OCMT’2025 is a landmark event designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities in the realms of advanced design, digital finance, and computer innovations. Hosted by OCMT, this conference aims to create a dynamic and engaging environment where experts from various fields can come together to share their latest research, discuss emerging trends, and showcase practical applications.

Event Details: Date: April 16-17, 2025, Location: Oman College of Management and Technology (OCMT) campus in Barka, Oman.

Mode: Hybrid (Online and Physically)

We are excited to announce that the OCMT’2025 Conference has garnered technical support from SpringerNature’s proceedings. The Conference Proceedings will be indexed by renowned platforms such as SCOPUS, Google Scholar, and Springerlink. Furthermore, this conference proceedings will be assigned an ISBN number by SpringerNature. Selected papers will ‎be featured in special and regular issues of the following journals:

Scope & Tracks

1. Advanced Design and Smart Infrastructure

  • Focus Areas:
    • Smart city development and sustainable urban planning.
    • IoT and sensor-based infrastructure systems.
    • Innovative architectural design for energy efficiency.
    • Human-centered design for public spaces.
    • Automation in construction and building technologies.

2. Digital Finance and Blockchain Innovations

·       Focus Areas:

    • Blockchain technology and its applications in banking, supply chain, and asset management.
    • FinTech developments in mobile banking and digital wallets.
    • AI and machine learning for fraud detection and risk management.
    • Cryptocurrency trends and regulations.
    • Financial inclusion through digital platforms in underserved regions.

3. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Industry

·       Focus Areas:

    • AI-driven automation in manufacturing and logistics.
    • Machine learning applications in healthcare, finance, and education.
    • Ethical AI and bias reduction in AI systems.
    • Natural language processing and its impact on customer service.
    • AI-powered predictive analytics for business decisions.

4. Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

·       Focus Areas:

o   Cybersecurity challenges in digital finance.

    • Data encryption and secure transaction mechanisms.
    • Privacy-preserving AI and machine learning models.
    • Regulation and compliance in a data-driven economy.
    • Emerging threats and mitigation strategies for cloud and IoT systems.

We kindly request that you share this invitation with your colleagues, encouraging them to submit their papers directly through our submission system before the approaching deadline.

Key Dates to Remember:

March 15, 2025: Deadline for Full Paper Submissions

March 17, 2025: Notification of Paper Acceptance or Rejection

April 7, 2025: Deadline for Registration Payment of Accepted Authors

April 16-17, 2025: Conference Dates

We eagerly anticipate your submissions and look forward to the privilege of hosting you at OCMT’2025‎!

To begin the registration and paper submission process, kindly visit: Registration and Submission Link: (confmanage)​

OCMT’2025 General Chair

Dean, Oman College of Management and Technology

www.ocmt20205.com

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Paper Submission

Submission of the Full Paper must be done electronically through the  online submission system as follows:

Important Notes: 

  • The maximum number of pages ”must not exceed 10 pages at most”. Submissions exceeding 10 pages will be returned to the author.
  • Before you submit, please prepare your paper using the following form:

 Paper submission link

Template for paper submission

Review Process

  • Papers must be prepared at the highest level of quality for inclusion in the conference proceedings.
  • All papers must be written in English.
  • The review process is single-blind, i.e. author(s) cannot see the reviewers.
  • The submissions will be reviewed by at least two independent referees.
  • The acceptance rate will be kept at 55%.
  • The similarity rate should be less than 20% with references at most.
  • The paper pages count must not exceed 10 pages at most.
  • Format your paper based on springer template. You can get the template via the following Template link

Important Dates

    Paper Submission Deadline
    		 March 31, 2025 (Extended)  
    Notification of Paper Acceptance or Rejection
    		 April 2, 2025  

    Deadline for Registration Payment of Accepted Authors

     April 7, 2025

    Conference Dates
    		April 16-17, 2025


Submission Languages

Papers must be submitted in English.