Ankaa Space & Technologies

What Ankaa Space & Technologies does

Ankaa Space & Technologies L.L.C is an Omani aerospace and advanced-technology company founded in 2013, headquartered in Muscat with additional offices in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Budapest, Hungary. The firm delivers eight integrated service lines — space solutions, aviation infrastructure, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), GIS and smart cities, programming and AI, training, cybersecurity, and banking digital transformation — primarily serving government, defense, and critical-infrastructure clients in Oman and the wider Gulf region. Its stated mission is aligned with Oman Vision 2040, with explicit emphasis on local capacity building, In-Country Value (ICV), and youth empowerment through technology.

The company's core technology stack combines satellite Earth observation, AI-driven satellite imagery analysis, drone/UAV systems, GIS smart-city platforms, AR/VR software engineering, AI/ML analytics, and sovereign cybersecurity frameworks aligned with Oman's PDPL, NCSC and ISO 27001. Named proprietary software assets include the Oman Airspace Navigator (a Civil Aviation Authority flight tracking platform), the I3tamid (اعتماد) employee certification system, and the Advantage Oman cross-platform event application. Flagship initiatives include the Oman Space Accelerator Program (OSAP) for 10 Omani space startups, the Drone & Robotics R&D Centre, and the Urbi-based Urban Observatory and National Addressing platforms for smart-city planning.

Ankaa generates revenue through customized project-based professional services, hardware supply and integration (aviation infrastructure, drones, anti-drone systems), managed cybersecurity services, Ministry-licensed training programs, and one-time software licensing. All engagements are quoted on a bespoke basis via the company website contact form or [email protected]; no public pricing exists. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise/government field sales, event-driven demand generation (COMEX, SAADEF 2024, NASA Hackathon, Aviation Cybersecurity Week), and government/institutional channel partnerships (Hydrom, Civil Aviation, Ministry of Higher Education and Innovation). The firm is privately held with no disclosed investors and operates with a 10-person named executive leadership team under Managing Director Khalid Al Balushi and CEO Eng. Mohammad Al Riyami.

Name

Ankaa Space & Technologies

Legal name

ANKAA SPACE & TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C

Website

https://ankaa.om

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ankaa Space & Technologies is an Omani aerospace and advanced-technology firm delivering integrated space, aviation, UAV, smart-city, AI, cybersecurity, and banking-digitalization solutions to government, defense, and critical-infrastructure clients in Oman, Saudi Arabia, and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Technology and AI Services

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Systems & Drone Defense (IMABAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autonomy Software, AI & Mission Management (UAS/UXV) (IMABAIAH), UAS Integration, Certification & Compliance Systems (Remote ID, Detect-and-Avoid) (IMABAIAO), UAS Communications, Datalinks, SATCOM & Remote Control Systems (IMABAIAJ), Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) & Avionics Computing Platforms (IMABAFAI), UAS Payloads (EO/IR, LiDAR, SAR, SIGINT) & Gimbals (IMABAIAI), Spacecraft Avionics, Flight Computers & Software (IMABACAI), Space Payloads & Instruments (Sensors, Comms, EO/IR) (IMABACAD)

Keywords

• Aerospace technology services
• Unmanned aerial vehicle systems
• Smart city geospatial analytics
• Cybersecurity managed services
• Aviation infrastructure solutions

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Customized project-based solutions (government & private): Tailored, project-based delivery of space, aviation, UAV, AI, smart-city and cybersecurity solutions sold to government and private-sector clients on a custom proposal basis.
2. Aviation infrastructure supply, installation, commissioning & calibration: Supply and integration of aviation hardware and systems (Navaids, AGL, radars, ATM, VCS, AMHS, eTOD, anti-drone) including commissioning and recurring calibration services.
3. Drone/UAV services and equipment sales: Delivery of drone-based services (aerial spraying, inspection, surveying, search & rescue, animation shows) and sale/integration of UAV hardware and accessories.
4. Certified training programs: Ministry-licensed drone pilot and technology training (space, aviation, AI, robotics, automation, software) delivered as structured courses/workshops generating course fees.
5. Managed cybersecurity services: Ongoing managed security services including SOC operations, SIEM monitoring, threat intelligence, incident response, and continuous security posture management for government, defense, banking and critical infrastructure clients.
6. Software products & platforms (CAA Airspace Navigator, I3tamid, Advantage Oman): Custom software development and licensing of proprietary platforms (Oman Airspace Navigator, I3tamid certification platform, Advantage Oman event app) plus mobile apps, AR/VR and AI solutions delivered per project or license.
7. Banking digital transformation solutions: Delivery of digital banking transformation, smart banking platforms, digital payments, banking data analytics and banking cybersecurity to financial institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Core offering

Ankaa Space & Technologies delivers customized aerospace, AI, and cybersecurity solutions across eight service lines: space (earth observation, AI satellite imagery, OSAP), aviation infrastructure (IFP, Navaids, AGL, radars, ATM/UTM), UAV services (aerial spraying, inspection, search and rescue), GIS and smart cities (Urban Observatory, National Addressing), software and AI (Oman Airspace Navigator, I3tamid, Advantage Oman), Ministry-licensed training, sovereign cybersecurity, and banking digital transformation. The firm supplies, integrates, and commissions hardware and software systems for government, defense, aviation, banking, and critical infrastructure clients primarily in Oman and the Gulf region.

Product overview

Ankaa Space & Technologies offers a portfolio of eight integrated service lines organised around a technology-lab platform-plus-modules architecture rather than a single unified product. The Technology Lab (IT & Artificial Intelligence service line) functions as the multidisciplinary core, housing named software products such as the Oman Airspace Navigator (CAA Air Traffic Navigation), the I3tamid (اعتماد) employee-certification platform, and the Advantage Oman cross-platform event app. Around this core, the company bundles Space Solutions (including the Oman Space Accelerator Program, OSAP), Aviation & Drone Services, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, GIS & Smart Cities (including the Urban Observatory and National Addressing Platforms), Training Services, the Cybersecurity Division, and Banking Solutions. Each line feeds shared capabilities—AI, AR/VR, geospatial analytics, cybersecurity, and drone operations—so client engagements typically combine several modules (e.g., drone-based inspection + AI imagery + cybersecurity hardening) under one delivery framework.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Oman Airspace Navigator (CAA Air Traffic Navigation): Flight tracking and navigation system for Oman's airspace, developed by Ankaa's Technology Lab.
• I3tamid (اعتماد)
• Advantage Oman (أدفانتيج عُمان)

Products and services

• Space Solutions Earth observation, AI-driven satellite imagery analysis, and capacity building to advance space-technology infrastructure, including the Oman Space Accelerator Program (OSAP) for 10 Omani space-focused startups. Targeted at government and enterprise clients in Oman and the Gulf region.
• Aviation & Drone Services End-to-end supply, installation, commissioning, and calibration of aviation infrastructure: IFP design, Navaids, AGL, anti-drone, radars, ATM, UTM, VCS/VCX, AIM/AMHS, meteorological services, and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) integration. Includes aviation and drone pilot training for civil aviation authorities and aviation operators.
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Services Drone-powered survey, inspection, and monitoring for infrastructure, agriculture (including date palm aerial spraying), cleaning, search-and-rescue, and aerial drone-show entertainment. Delivered using DJI Matrice 300 RTK and agricultural drone fleets.
• GIS & Smart Cities Solutions Spatial intelligence combining AI, drones, and geospatial analytics for urban planning, infrastructure monitoring, traffic and crowd management, border patrol, perimeter monitoring, and the Urban Observatory and National Addressing Platforms.
• Programming & AI Services Innovation hub delivering software engineering, mobile applications, AR/VR, immersive technologies, AI solutions, and cybersecurity. Houses proprietary products including the Oman Airspace Navigator, I3tamid certification platform, and Advantage Oman event app.
• Training Services Ministry-licensed advanced drone-pilot training and broader technology training in software development, smart-city services, AI, robotics, and automation for Omani professionals. Delivered as structured courses and workshops generating course fees.
• Cybersecurity Division Newly launched division delivering Cybersecurity Governance & Strategy, SOC/SIEM operations, IAM/PAM (PKI, FIDO2, MFA, biometrics), HSM integration, DLP, DDoS mitigation, IPS/IDS, endpoint/network defense, AI-enhanced security analytics, threat prediction, and Zero-Trust architecture. Targets government, defense, banking, and critical infrastructure clients.
• Banking Solutions Digital banking transformation, smart banking platforms, digital payments, banking data analytics, and banking cybersecurity for financial-services modernisation. Targeted at banks and financial institutions undertaking digital transformation.
• Oman Airspace Navigator (CAA Air Traffic Navigation) Proprietary flight tracking and navigation system for Oman's airspace, providing an interactive map of airways, airports, live flight data, and route details. Developed by Ankaa's Technology Lab for Civil Aviation Authority use.
• I3tamid (اعتماد) Certification Platform Scalable employee certification platform with OTP authentication, email alerts, certificate generation, and an Arabic-language admin dashboard with profession-statistics analytics across Oman governorates.
• Advantage Oman (أدفانتج عُمان) Event App Cross-platform event application for scheduling, attendee engagement, content delivery, and QR-code profile sharing at the Advantage Oman forum and similar events.
• Oman Space Accelerator Program (OSAP) National initiative supporting 10 Omani space-focused startups through structured training, mentorship, and exposure to international networks to establish Oman as a leader in regional space innovation.

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability12 records

Feature10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Yahsat: UAE-based multi-orbit satellite operator providing managed satellite communications, Earth observation, and connectivity services — a broader incumbent whose space and EO capabilities overlap with Ankaa's Space Solutions and Airspace Navigator offerings.
• EDGE Group: UAE's flagship advanced technology conglomerate spanning aerospace, autonomous systems, cyber, and smart cities — a much larger, broader incumbent that competes with Ankaa across UAV, cybersecurity, and smart-city programs across MENA.
• Starlink (SpaceX): Global satellite broadband constellation and Earth observation operator — a broader incumbent that constrains the addressable market for regional satellite/space service providers like Ankaa, particularly for sovereign data and connectivity offerings.
• Arabsat: Saudi Arabia-based regional satellite operator offering broadcast, telecom, and broadband satellite services across MENA — a broader incumbent that Ankaa's space and aviation communications offerings sit adjacent to.

Direct peers

• CPX Holding: UAE-headquartered cybersecurity provider delivering managed security, SOC, GRC, and cyber consulting to government and critical infrastructure — directly comparable to Ankaa's newly launched Cybersecurity Division targeting similar MENA government and banking clients.
• Neo Space Group: Saudi Arabia's national space services champion covering satellite communications, Earth observation, IoT, and geospatial analytics — directly comparable to Ankaa's space, smart-city, and aviation/drone service lines and a key regional competitor for Saudi Vision 2030 mandates.
• DarkMatter: UAE-based cybersecurity and secure communications firm serving government, defense, and critical infrastructure — a direct competitor to Ankaa's Cybersecurity Division, particularly in Zero-Trust, managed SOC, and national-level cyber mandates.
• FalconViz: Saudi/UAE drone-based inspection, surveying, and geospatial analytics company serving construction, oil & gas, and infrastructure — directly comparable to Ankaa's UAV service line and AI-driven drone imagery capabilities.
• Bayanat: UAE-based AI-powered geospatial analytics and Earth observation company (now part of Space42) providing smart-city, GIS, and satellite imagery solutions — directly comparable to Ankaa's Space Solutions and GIS & Smart Cities verticals and the Oman Airspace-style sovereign data offerings.

Regional players

• Oman Data Park: Oman-headquartered managed cloud, hosting, and cybersecurity services provider serving local government and enterprise — a domestic peer competing with Ankaa for in-country IT, smart-city, and cybersecurity contracts in the same Omani customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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