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.