Vision
Transforming Oman into a knowledge society by harnessing Information and
Communication Technologies (ICT) to enhance government services, enrich
the business sector and enable individuals to further improve their lives.
Information Technology Authority (ITA)
Royal Decree No. 52/2006 issued on 31st May 2006, created the Information
Technology Authority (ITA) of the Sultanate as a public, autonomous
organization responsible for the implementation of the Digital Oman Strategy.
ITA is responsible for the execution of all national eGovernment projects to
create the required national infrastructure systems and build human resource
capacity within the community.
ITA Mission
ITA is pioneering the implementation of e.oman which comprises a wide range
of initiatives and services designed and created to improve the efficiency of
government services, enhance the activities of businesses, and empower
individuals with skills and knowledge, to meet society’s needs and expectations
to direct Oman towards becoming a sustainable knowledge-based economy.
Projects & Plans
In order to achieve its vision, ITA is executing a number of infrastructure
projects such as the government network, data center, payment gateway and
eGovernment services. This is supplemented by electronic laws, standards
and frameworks which increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the
governmental services. Several capacity building projects are in progress to
provide the public sector and the community the knowledge and the skills
necessary for interaction with such electronic services.
Knowledge Society
Knowledge is a key driver for social development, and the e.oman initiative
aims at making knowledge a basic element of all programs and activities that
are carried out within Oman either at an individual or institutional level. The
aim is to create a knowledge economy nurtured by a digital environment,
which creates new scientific and professional opportunities for Omani youth.