The government of Oman calls for digital access for all
The government of Oman promotes digital access for all, emphasizing fair opportunities and free access to digital services for people with disabilities and the elderly. Government departments and private firms are urged to ensure easy access to digital services through electronic platforms, applications, and mobile phones. Websites are required to meet global digital access standards. The National Digital Access Policy aims to provide electronic access to all individuals in Omani society for equal benefit from online opportunities.
In promulgating the national digital access policy, the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MoTCIT) issued an official communication to all the government departments and public and private firms to ensure that people with disabilities and the elderly get fair living opportunities and have free access to services made available via digital platforms.
In the circular, the ministry emphasized that persons with disabilities and the elderly should have easy access to transfer digital services propagated on electronic sites, applications, and mobile phones.
The public and private establishments concerned are also required to upgrade their websites on par with global digital access criteria.
The National Digital Access Policy in the Sultanate of Oman offers electronic access to all segments and individuals of society to enable them to benefit from all opportunities on ICT platforms.