Oman unveils new AI weather app with real-time radar and instant alerts

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Oman launched an upgraded version of its meteorology website and mobile application during its annual media briefing last week. The updated platform now offers real-time weather updates , AI-powered forecasting tools, and direct access to radar data from within the country.

H E Dr Abdullah bin Nasser al Harrasi , Minister of Information, presided over the event, which also drew representatives from government entities and strategic partners.


A Smarter, User-Friendly Experience
Abdullah bin Rashid al Khadouri, Director General of Oman Meteorology at CAA, introduced the new platform and emphasized its accessibility and utility. He explained that the redesigned interface features a colour-coded alert system to indicate the intensity of various weather conditions, including wind, rainfall, and wave activity.“The aim is to help users better understand forecasts and take necessary precaution,” Khadouri said. By streamlining the design and using visual cues, the CAA intends to make weather information more actionable and easier to interpret for the general public.


AI-Powered Forecasts and Custom Alerts
The upgraded website and mobile app integrate artificial intelligence to analyse meteorological data. This helps the system deliver more accurate and location-specific forecasts.

Key features now available to users include:

• Daily and hourly forecasts
  
  
• Personalised alerts based on user activity and location
  
  
• Early warnings for:
  
  
  • Heavy rain
    
    
  • High winds
    
    
  • Fog
    
    
  • Flooding
    
    
  • Tropical weather systems
    
    
• Interactive maps and data visualisation tools
  
  
• Detailed meteorological reports
  
  

Khadouri noted that the CAA designed these tools to support public use, emergency preparedness, and academic research.


Local Radar Integration and Direct Data Access
Until now, Oman relied on external sources for radar information. The new platform changes that. It now provides direct access to data from five operational radars located inside Oman, along with live satellite data.

The update allows:

• Faster delivery of forecasts
  
  
• Greater accuracy in warnings
  
  
• Real-time access to local weather systems
  
  

The CAA built the system to serve a broad audience including:

• Government agencies
  
  
• Private sector organisations
  
  
• Military and defence units
  
  
• Professional meteorologists
  
  
• Weather enthusiasts
  
  
• Researchers and academic institutions
  
  

Khadouri highlighted that real-time data availability would empower users to conduct analysis and respond to changing weather conditions more effectively.


Transparency, Innovation and Public Awareness

Khadouri described the platform upgrade as part of the CAA’s larger strategy to enhance transparency, innovation, and responsiveness in meteorological services.

By combining smart forecasting with an intuitive user interface, the CAA aims to:

• Improve public awareness
  
  
• Encourage proactive behaviour in hazardous conditions
  
  
• Support research in climate and atmospheric sciences
  
  

The authority also hopes to build public trust and encourage greater engagement with national weather resources.