Oman Digital Programmes Guide
Digital transformation is a cross-cutting priority of Vision 2040, with dedicated programmes to digitise government services, develop digital skills, strengthen cybersecurity, and foster a thriving digital economy. The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology leads the national digital agenda.
Key Facts
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| E-Government Services | 1,000+ online |
| Digital ID Users | 2+ million |
| 5G Rollout | Ongoing |
| Digital Economy Target | 5% of GDP |
| Lead Ministry | MTCIT |
National Digital Strategy
The National Digital Transformation Programme aims to make all government services available online by 2025. The unified government services portal provides citizens and businesses with single sign-on access to services from all ministries. Mobile-first design ensures accessibility across devices.
Digital ID
The national digital identity system provides secure authentication for government services, banking, and healthcare. Digital signatures have legal equivalence to physical signatures, enabling fully paperless transactions. The system integrates with the national civil registry.
Digital Skills Programme
The National Programme for Digital Skills Development provides training across four levels from basic digital literacy to advanced programming and data science. Partnerships with international technology companies provide certification programmes. Schools have integrated coding into the national curriculum.
Cybersecurity Programme
The National Cybersecurity Programme establishes security frameworks for critical infrastructure, mandatory incident reporting, and national cyber defence capabilities. The Oman National CERT provides threat intelligence and incident response services to government and private sector entities.
Data Governance
The Personal Data Protection Law establishes rights and obligations for data processing, aligned with international privacy standards. The National Data Strategy promotes open government data while protecting personal information. Cloud computing frameworks enable secure use of public and private cloud services.