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The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) single-window station, through which SMEs and large businesses will have electronic access to 39 departments including ministries will be operational by December.

This was stated by Khamis Al Farsi, DG of Commerce at MoCI at the SMEs Symposium at Sultan Qaboos University on Monday. The station, which will smoothen interaction between companies and authorities, will also enable electronic registration of business entities.

Bank Muscat, the flagship financial services provider in the sultanate, as part of its commitment to complement the government efforts to promote secure and convenient electronic payment infrastructure in the sultanate, signed an agreement with the Information Technology Authority (ITA) to introduce a new Internet payment gateway for government and semi-government entities.

The agreement to facilitate ‘Cyber Source’, one of the best Internet payment gateway systems in the world, for government entities was signed by AbdulRazak Ali Issa, chief executive of Bank Muscat, and Dr Salim al Ruzaiqi, chief executive officer of ITA, at Knowledge Oasis Muscat (KOM). ITA is mandated by the government to promote electronic payment solutions to government institutions.

Improved channels of communication between government departments and citizens and comprehensive database for companies that are awarded government projects were the focus of the meetings of the Council of Ministers held recently.

The Council on Wednesday issued a statement on various issues discussed at the meetings held till the middle of January.

Bank Muscat, the flagship financial services provider in the Sultanate, signed an agreement with the Information Technology Authority (ITA) to introduce a new internet payment gateway for government and semi government entities. The agreement to facilitate ‘Cyber Source’, one of the best internet payment gateway systems in the world, for government entities was signed by AbdulRazak Ali Issa, Chief Executive of Bank Muscat, and Dr. Salim al Ruzaiqi, Chief Executive Officer of ITA, at Knowledge Oasis Muscat (KOM).

With proven credentials across the globe, Cyber Source is well equipped for electronic transactions with a strong fraud control system. Ensuring reliable, convenient and secure transactions in line with the government’s vision and strategy for e-payment, the new internet payment gateway is expected to pave the way for new electronic services by government entities.

Bank Muscat , the flagship financial services provider in the Sultanate, has redefined benchmark for mobile banking service with the award-winning mBanking widening its network to over 235,000 tech-savvy customers across the Sultanate. Tariq Atiq, Asst General Manager -- Cards & eBanking, said: " Bank Muscat strategy to provide banking services via mobile phones complements the government's efforts in creating a digital society and providing electronic services which spell convenience to customers.

Developments linked to e-Government in Oman is the motivation behind our innovative initiatives.

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OM: SMEs single–window station to be operational by Dec.

OM: Bank Muscat, ITA join hands to promote secure e-payment

OM: Council calls for better communication with citizens

OM: ITA and Bank Muscat signs agreement to introduce new secure e-payment gateway

OM: Bank Muscat sets benchmark for mobile banking services