21-05-2025
ROP wins Arab Digital Economy Award for ‘Bayan' customs system
Muscat – The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has been awarded the Arab Digital Economy Award 2025 in the government innovation category for its advanced electronic customs system, Bayan . The award was presented during the opening day of the Digital Economy Conference and Exhibition – Seamless Middle East 2025 – on May 20, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The event was held under the patronage of Sheikh Saif bin Zayed al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the United Arab Emirates.
Brigadier Said bin Khamis al Ghithi, Director General of Customs, and Colonel Abdullah Said al Kalbani, Director General of Information Technology, received the award on behalf of the ROP.
The Arab Digital Economy Award recognises individuals, institutions, and initiatives that contribute meaningfully to the development of the digital economy, the advancement of technical solutions, and the implementation of smart transformation strategies aligned with international standards and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
This prestigious recognition highlights the ROP's strides in digital transformation and its continued efforts to modernise government services in line with Oman Vision 2040.
The Bayan system is regarded as one of the region's leading examples of digital government integration. It has streamlined business processes and simplified customs procedures through the application of artificial intelligence, significantly enhancing the efficiency of customs services and international trade facilitation. The platform currently offers over 495 electronic services and is directly connected with 74 government and private-sector entities.
