Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology Continues Efforts within the National Open Data Initiative

34 Government institutions have now published their data in line with the approved national standards and policies for open data. Open data is considered the backbone of the digital revolution. It provides the fuel for artificial intelligence technologies and enables new solutions, informed decision-making, and investment opportunities. It also strengthens trust between the government and citizens, promotes transparency, and supports progress across multiple fields. Hasan bin Fada Husain Al Lawati, Head of the National Program for Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technologies, explained: “In today’s fast digital transformation, open data is a key factor for transparency, innovation, and better public services. It also helps improve Oman’s global ranking in digital transformation and AI readiness. For this reason, the Ministry encourages government agencies to publish their data openly in different sectors.” To support this goal, the Open Government Data Policy was issued in January 2025. This policy sets clear standards for managing and publishing government data, ensuring that information collected by state institutions is made available for public, research, and commercial use. As part of the initiative, the Ministry is also developing a unified national open data platform, which is expected to launch in a trial version by the end of this year. The platform will offer wide access to datasets from different sectors, helping citizens, researchers, and businesses benefit from reliable, machine-readable information. The Ministry’s ongoing efforts reflect Oman’s strong commitment to digital transformation, innovation, and building a transparent, knowledge-based economy

Open Data Forum

Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology organized an "Open Data Forum" at the Mövenpick Hotel, Halls 1 and 2, attended by a group of officials and experts in the field of digital data. The meeting addressed a number of key topics aimed at promoting the concept of open data and its importance in supporting decision-making and transparency, including: -Principles of Open Data Dissemination and its Importance -National Data Strategy -Data Classification -National Open Data Platform -Success Stories of Institutions in Data Dissemination The program also included a speech by His Excellency Undersecretary Ali bin Amer Al Shaidhani, who reviewed the role of government agencies in promoting open data dissemination and its role in developing digital services. The meeting aims to exchange experiences and best practices among institutions and encourage them to leverage the National Open Data Platform to support digital transformation and enhance transparency in the provision of government services.

View the National Open Data Portal

The Periodic Digital Transformation Conference The periodic digital transformation conference was held on June 18, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Al Irfan. A presentation was given on the National Open Data Portal. The presentation included the following topics: - Reviewing the portal's objectives and strategic directions. - Highlighting the developments and achievements of the portal. - Introducing the most important features and benefits it provides. - Clarifying the role of government agencies and their basic requirements within the framework of this portal. This conference comes within the framework of efforts to promote digital transformation and implement the principles of transparency and data accessibility.