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Government Budget Transparency in Oman A Step Toward Open Data
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Ministry of Finance

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02/09/2025

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talal.saleem@mtcit.gov.om

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Government Budget Transparency in Oman A Step Toward Open Data

The Sultanate of Oman is taking bold steps in making its financial system more transparent. The Ministry of Finance has started publishing detailed information about the national budget. What makes this move special is that the data is not locked in complex documents but is instead shared in machine-readable formats, such as Excel. This means anyone journalists, researchers, students, or even regular citizens can easily download, analyze, and share the data. By doing so, people can better understand how the government collects and spends money. Budget transparency is about more than just numbers. It builds trust between the government and its people. When citizens can clearly see where public money goes, it strengthens accountability. Citizens can track public spending. Policymakers and researchers can use this open data to make evidence-based plans and policies. Oman’s decision to open up budget information is a unique achievement in the region. It shows a strong commitment to transparency and modernization. By empowering people with knowledge, Oman is paving the way for a more open, informed, and engaged society.