Speaking at the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) 2011 event held at Hotel Grand Hyatt, he said there has been considerable focus on improving the information and communication technology services in the Sultanate over the years. He said that the recent data proves that the Sultanate has not only improved its services it has also consolidated its position in the area.
E-services to be introduced will include tenancy agreement and its renewal and payment of parking fees and fines; several more will be added at a later stage, Muscut Municipality officials said.
Mohammed bin Salim Al Braiki, Deputy Director at the Information Technology Department, said the new move would enhance quality and speed of services provided by the municipality to the level of those currently offered by other government organisations in the country.
Weiterlesen: OM: Muscat set to launch e-services in municipality
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The facilities will be launched during a special event on the sidelines of COMEX, which will be attended by H E Eng Sultan bin Hamdoon al Harthy, the chairman of Muscat Municipality, on Wednesday.
Weiterlesen: OM: Muscat Municipality set to launch e-services
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