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Muscat Daily
21-04-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Oman issues regulatory framework to drive digital transformation
Muscat – Oman has taken an important step towards modernising its public sector with the issuance of a new regulatory framework governing digital transformation across government entities. The framework, enacted under Ministerial Decision No 108/2025 by H E Eng Saeed bin Hamoud al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, outlines the structure and operational mechanisms of the Government Digital Transformation Programme, known as 'Tahawul'. Designed to streamline digital governance and clarify implementation procedures, the regulation sets out defined roles and responsibilities for all parties involved in executing digital initiatives. It applies to all administrative units of the state and other public legal entities, with the exception of military and security agencies, excluding the Royal Oman Police. According to the decision, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) will lead efforts to coordinate national digital transformation. Its responsibilities include setting the operational direction for the programme, identifying priority initiatives and services, issuing relevant policies and frameworks, and ensuring compliance by concerned entities. The ministry is also tasked with monitoring progress, offering support to entities implementing digital projects, and preparing guiding manuals to aid in execution. 'The regulation provides a unified model to strengthen collaboration between the ministry and other government bodies,' a statement from the ministry said. Government entities will be required to establish supervisory committees to oversee the implementation of digital initiatives, comply with the ministry's IT governance policies, and ensure their plans are regularly updated. They must also work towards fully digitising essential services and making them accessible through authorised digital platforms. The regulation encourages better integration between public bodies, promotes the use of shared digital resources, and supports community engagement in shaping digital services. It also emphasises inclusive access, mandating that digital platforms and applications must cater to all users, including persons with disabilities and the elderly. Additionally, the framework sets out mechanisms to improve the delivery of digital government services.
Observer
20-04-2025
- Business
- Observer
MoTCIT enacts framework for digital transformation
MUSCAT: Eng Said bin Hamoud al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MoTCIT), on Sunday issued Ministerial Decision No (108 /2025), enacting the Regulatory Framework for Government Digital Transformation. The framework aims to regulate governance and establish the organisational structure for the Government Digital Transformation Programme, 'Tahawul', while also defining the controls for implementation across the government sector. It sets out clear roles and responsibilities for all stakeholders involved in executing digital projects and initiatives. The regulation provides a structured framework to strengthen digital governance and coordinate digital transformation efforts across government entities by clearly defining the roles, authorities and responsibilities of all concerned parties. It also promotes closer integration between the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology and other government entities, enabling them to implement digital projects within a unified governance model. The regulation outlines the ministry's responsibilities in overseeing the Government Digital Transformation Programme. These include setting operational pathways for the programme, identifying priority initiatives, projects and services, and preparing and issuing relevant policies, frameworks, controls and guiding manuals. The ministry is also tasked with monitoring the compliance of concerned entities, providing support across all areas of digital transformation and following up on implementation plans by developing the necessary programmes to ensure progress. The regulation also sets out the obligations of government entities in implementing digital transformation projects and initiatives. Key requirements include establishing a supervisory committee responsible for meeting digital transformation objectives, monitoring the implementation of the IT governance policy issued by the ministry and preparing and updating relevant plans. Entities must also implement approved digital initiatives, fully digitise essential services and make them available through approved digital channels. Additionally, the regulation calls for enhancing integration, facilitating access to shared digital resources and systems, encouraging community participation in the development of digital services and policymaking and ensuring that all beneficiaries including persons with disabilities and the elderly can access digital information, services and applications. - ONA
Times of Oman
20-04-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Transport ministry issues regulatory framework for government digital transformation
Muscat: Eng. Said Hamoud Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, today issued Ministerial Decision No. (108 /2025), enacting the Regulatory Framework for Government Digital Transformation. The framework aims to regulate governance and establish the organisational structure for the Government Digital Transformation Programme, 'Tahawul', while also defining the controls for implementation across the government sector. It sets out clear roles and responsibilities for all stakeholders involved in executing digital projects and initiatives. The regulation provides a structured framework to strengthen digital governance and coordinate digital transformation efforts across government entities by clearly defining the roles, authorities and responsibilities of all concerned parties. It also promotes closer integration between the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology and other government entities, enabling them to implement digital projects within a unified governance model. The regulation outlines the Ministry's responsibilities in overseeing the Government Digital Transformation Programme. These include setting operational pathways for the programme, identifying priority initiatives, projects and services, and preparing and issuing relevant policies, frameworks, controls and guiding manuals. The Ministry is also tasked with monitoring the compliance of concerned entities, providing support across all areas of digital transformation and following up on implementation plans by developing the necessary programmes to ensure progress. The regulation also sets out the obligations of government entities in implementing digital transformation projects and initiatives. Key requirements include establishing a supervisory committee responsible for meeting digital transformation objectives, monitoring the implementation of the IT governance policy issued by the Ministry and preparing and updating relevant plans. Entities must also implement approved digital initiatives, fully digitise essential services and make them available through approved digital channels. Additionally, the regulation calls for enhancing integration, facilitating access to shared digital resources and systems, encouraging community participation in the development of digital services and policymaking and ensuring that all beneficiaries including persons with disabilities and the elderly can access digital information, services and applications. The regulation also includes controls for delivering digital government services, along with mechanisms to improve user satisfaction. The Regulatory Framework for Government Digital Transformation will help align efforts and unify direction toward a well-structured national digital transformation. It is based on a unified legislative framework that ensures coordination among state administrative units and promotes compliance with national policies. This, in turn, will strengthen collaboration among stakeholders, simplify work procedures through modern digital systems and support the goals of Oman Vision 2040 in achieving sustainable development.
Zawya
16-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman: MTCT launched digital accessibility guide
Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology, represented by the National Programme for Government Digital Transformation 'Tahawul,' on Tuesday launched the Digital Accessibility Guide. The initiative aims to enhance digital inclusion and ensure that services are accessible to all segments of society, including people with disabilities and the elderly. The guide seeks to assist mobile application and website developers in adopting practices that ensure all users can access and benefit from their applications by implementing digital accessibility principles. It also focuses on enabling institutions to design applications and websites that comply with digital accessibility standards, reducing the costs associated with later accessibility modifications. The guide targets mobile application and website development teams and supervisors in both the public and private sectors. This includes project managers, user experience and interface designers, software developers, digital content writers, digital accessibility specialists, and quality engineers. It also serves as a reference for application owners who contract with developers, as well as stakeholders in digital accessibility for people with disabilities, senior management, and decision-makers. The guide provides a set of instructions to help developers achieve digital accessibility in mobile applications and websites and explains how to measure their accessibility levels. © Muscat Media Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Observer
15-04-2025
- Business
- Observer
Digital accessibility guide launched to promote inclusive online services
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, through its National Programme for Digital Transformation (Tahawul), has launched the Digital Accessibility Guide to promote inclusive digital services for all, including people with disabilities and the elderly. The guide is designed to support developers in building mobile applications and websites that follow digital accessibility principles from the outset—making platforms easier to access and reducing the need for costly modifications later. It also helps organisations ensure their digital platforms are user-friendly and accessible to all segments of society. Targeted at both public and private sector developers, the guide is a practical tool for project managers, UX/UI designers, software developers, digital content creators, accessibility specialists, and quality engineers. It also serves as a reference for decision-makers, senior management, and individuals or companies contracting developers. The guide outlines key principles and best practices for achieving digital accessibility and provides methods for assessing accessibility levels in digital platforms.— ONA
