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The ongoing Comex 2014 exhibition which concludes tomorrow is witnessing the launch of new products and services almost on a daily basis. The National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) has unveiled an all new smartphone App called GIS (Geographic Information System) which contains interactive digital maps and satellite imagery that allow users to access population figures and building and establishment information within the Sultanate, with pinpoint geographical accuracy. The free to download GIS smartphone app by NCSI provides access to various statistical options related to population density and demographic profiles, and is designed in an approachable map format to illustrate the demographic landscape and population distribution in every wilayat and governorate across the Sultanate.

Additionally, the in-app buildings and establishment option gives users access to information about the location of various public and service establishments like hospitals, schools, health centres and police stations, etc. Dr Khalifa al Barwani, CEO, NCSI, said, “We have also redesigned our website and, aside from TV and radio, and also stepped into the social media arena; having opened pages platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. In addition to the GIS app, we have also designed and launched eight other smartphone Apps that provide users with statistical information about Oman and allows them to stay connected to NCSI through their smartphones and tablets”.

In line with the eGovernment Transformation Plan, Muscat Municipality (MM) launched a package of new eServices at the e.oman stage at the Comex2014 Exhibition, with the presence of Mohsen bin Mohammed al Shaikh, Chairman of Muscat Municipality and Dr Salim al Ruzaiqi, CEO of ITA. The package includes services like transactions services via ecertification, leases contracts’ services, municipal licenses’ services, employment services, ePrinting services, and suppliers’ registration services. The MM eServices includes: Muscat Commercial Guide, Building Permit, Minor Permit, Parking Permissions and Violations, Rent Contracts, and Construction Permit.

The GIS eService includes the interactive map of the Governorate of Muscat; explore Muscat, buildings application and many more details that benefit the relevant authorities and institutions, as well as the tourists. The municipal participates every year to provide the new updates and eServices for the visitor and to exchange expertise with the other government institutions to benefit from their progress in the egovernment field.

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Autor(en)/Author(s): Hassan Kamanpoori

Quelle/Source: Oman Daily Observer, 09.04.2014

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