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With Oman undoubtedly at the
forefront of Digital Transformation,
Intelligent Tech Channels
discusses the country’s digital
development with Vlad Postelnicu,
Director Alliances and Strategic
Partnerships, Software AG, and
Firas Saifan, Managing Director,
Technologies Strategies Middle
East (TSME).
OMAN PLACING EMPHASIS ON
INNOVATION
TO BOOST PROSPERITY
WWhat has been the impact of Digital
Transformation in Oman?
Oman has been at the forefront of Digital
Transformation as one of the key initiatives
for the country in line with its Vision
2040 and e.Oman 2030 (Digital Oman
Strategy) that lays emphasis on Digital
Transformation and innovation to boost the
economy and prosperity of the society. The
e.oman strategy focuses on IT industrial
development in order to enable the society
and individuals and enhance eGovernment
and eServices in the next five years.
The impact of the
country’s decision to
scale digitalisation
has been incremental
particularly in the
governmental sector.
These are further divided into achievable
strategic pillars to advance the digital
society and fabric of Oman thereby enabling
Smart government and services, creating
a vibrant digital and ICT led ecosystem,
governance, standards and policies to guide
this new framework.
The impact of the country’s decision to
scale digitalisation has been incremental
particularly in the governmental sector
where the vision is to enhance end-user
experiences and a welcoming response by
residents in adopting these technologies.
Oman is rapidly upgrading citizen services
and driving business transformation. Several
digitisation efforts are being led by the
Ministry of Technology and Communication
(MCT) to digitalise the government of Oman
and its agencies for direct impact and
to boost end-user services making them
seamless, effective and efficient.
In line with Oman’s public services digital
2022 plan to digitalise 59 public services
across different government institutions,
several technological changes are being led
by MCT and are gradually being rolled out
through automation to simplify processes
for citizens, residents, tourists and the larger
community. Making strong headway, the
digital roadmap will help deliver the country’s
commitment to boost Oman’s economy.
Over the past years we have seen a
significant increase in transformation
projects across Oman, both in the
government and private sector. With
immense utilisation of IoT and integration
to support the multitude of existing and
Vlad Postelnicu, Director Alliances and Strategic Partnerships, Software AG
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