Oman aims to bridge digital divide
Oman is preparing to launch the second phase of its Digital Literacy Training Programme, an ambitious initiative aimed at helping all members of the community improve their IT skills.
Soon National e-Payment system in Oman
Oman is making its steps towards e-Governance by launching National e-Payment system this year. Information Technology Authority (ITA) of Oman will launch e-Payment gateway this year.
Emphasis on e-Tourism in Kenya
Information and Communications Minister of Kenya, Mutahi Kagwe has stated that tourism marketing expenditures could drastically reduce if players use e-Tourism.
News Review – Middle East
[This article was published in the August 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Current trends in e-Government call for services that are simple to use, shaped around and responding to the needs of citizens.
Digital strategy reviewed in seminar in Oman
Bahwan Cybertek organised this seminar along with Adobe Systems and BSEEN International to showcase the services provided by Adobe Systems and BSEEN in the field of e-Governance at Sheraton Hotel in Oman.
Sanad service centres focus on self-employment of Omanis
On the inaugural session of the fifth ‘Sanad’ service centre in the capital in Al Khuwair, Oman, Commerce and Industry Under-secretary Ahmed bin Hassan Al Dheeb underlined the key roles played by the ‘Sanad’ service centres.
Internet subscriber rate goes high in Oman
The number of Internet subscribers has increased to more than 90,000 by end-May 2006 in Oman.
Unified e-Government network in Oman
The ministry of National Economy and Omantel have signed an agreement to design, implement and manage a unified e-Government network. The agreement comes as part of the government’s plans to realise the Digital Oman initiative and e-Governance.
Omantel unveils new services
Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel) under the slogan ‘fondle with our new services for free’ has presented new unique services to current and new fixed lines subscribers.
