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Digital transformation can be defined as the employment of information and communication technologies (ICTs) powered by telecom innovations in the private companies and government authorities and entities to develop online services and performance to increase productivity and efficiency. In Oman, all government entities value the ongoing development of their administrative role, services provided, and delivery of these services to the beneficiaries, businesses and individuals. Therefore, digital transformation of Omani governments came as a comprehensive program that influences the internal workflow of services to a specific audience which are fellow government organizations, companies and individuals in a more efficient and faster manner.

The directions of Oman Vision 2040 showed the need for a flexible future making government apparatus based on principles of governance to reach advanced technological and innovation levels in the e-government approach. Subsequently, the digital transformation program has been developed as one of the possible, and fastest implementation programs to achieve the desired priorities. The program includes a large number of governmental institutions, representing all of the supporting economy, commerce and industrial sectors for empowering the government sector in its competencies.

As a step towards accomplishing Oman Vision 2040, and as one of the initiatives of the National Digital Economy Program, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), has unveiled the executive strategy of government digital transformation for the period 2021-2025. It will invest 170 Million OMR over a five-year program in improving digital infrastructure, re-engineering government services, empowering national competencies, and increasing people’s trust in the field of digital transformation. 

31st COMEX will be held from 23 to 25 May, 2022 and is one of the leading exhibitions that highlights the digital transformation of governments through hosting a pavilion for ministries, authorities, and government companies to participate and showcase their achievements and opportunities for innovation in technology and their steps towards Oman Vision 2040.  It will also focus on the initiatives taken towards creating a digital capital as a part of choosing Muscat to be the Arab Digital Capital for 2022 by the Council of Arab Ministers for Communications and Information. This is a great opportunity extended for Arab Governments and Technology companies to participate at COMEX.

Weam Al Kindi - Project Assistant for COMEX - expressed: “The selection of Muscat as the Arab Digital Capital for 2022 does not only emphasize the existing digital capabilities, but also further contributes to the city’s and Oman’s efforts in achieving digital transformation incorporating MTCIT Strategy for 5 years leading into the Vision 2040 overall Objectives. COMEX being the largest official lineup in Oman for Government entities and enterprise companies showcasing their products, services and innovation in ICT, is the perfect place for technology buyers and decision makers from public sectors, especially the sectors highlighted for growth in Oman Vision 2040, to attend and collectively achieve the common vision for a better, integrated and digital future.”