The Information Technology Authority of Oman (ITA) and the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) have extended the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which was signed in October 2007 to collaborate on various aspects of ICT. These include the use of ICT in government and various economic sectors such as education, finance, healthcare and tourism, and promoting exchanges on the use of ICT by the government and private sectors.
The extension was signed in Muscat, Oman on 17 October 2009 by Dr Salim Al Ruzaiqi, Chief Executive Officer of the Information Technology Authority (ITA) of the Sultanate of Oman and RADM(NS) Ronnie Tay, Chief Executive Officer of the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore. Both parties will continue with the experience and knowledge sharing in this collaboration on ICT, and explore co-operation on projects which will be implemented by both the public and private sectors.
Several projects were initiated following the signing of the MOU in 2007, such as the development of the Oman eGovernment Enterprise Architecture, the Ubar E-Government Portal and the establishment of a Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) for Oman.
RADM(NS) Ronnie Tay said “Singapore has gained much experience in the development and implementation of a wide range of ICT projects in the government and various economic sectors over the years. The deep domain knowledge and expertise of Singapore infocomm companies can contribute to the development and adoption of ICT in Oman.”
About Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) is a statutory board of the Singapore Government. It operates under the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA).
In its efforts to develop, promote and regulate Singapore’s Infocomm industry, IDA is guided by iN2015, a 10-year infocomm masterplan to help Singapore realise the potential of infocomm over the next decade. IDA is committed to growing Singapore into a dynamic global Infocomm hub and it uses an integrated approach to developing Infocommunications in Singapore. This involves nurturing a competitive telecoms market as well as a conducive business environment with programmes and schemes for both local and international companies.
In the Middle East, IDA aims to encourage and facilitate collaboration between Middle Eastern and Singapore infocomm businesses in the areas of e-government, infocomm security, healthcare, education and financial services. For more information, visit www.ida.gov.sg.
About Information Technology Authority of the Sultanate of Oman
The Information Technology Authority (ITA) is a Public Authority created by Royal Degree endeavours the consolidation and implementation of Digital Oman strategy to transform the Sultanate of Oman into knowledge based economy for achievement of social and economic benefits to the Omani society.
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Quelle/Source: the Gov Monitor, 19.10.2009
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