Oman, KSA sign two executive programmes on digital transformation, training

Oman, KSA sign two executive programmes on digital transformation, training

Muscat: In the implementation of a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in November 2021, the two sides today signed two executive programmes: one on digital transformation and the other on the training of personnel in the same field.

The two programmes aim to make optimum use of digital technologies, notably in business areas, besides initiatives related to the technologies of the 4th Industrial Revolution and training the personnel concerned in the fields of leadership, development and management.

The first executive programme was signed by Eng. Ahmed Mohammed Al Suwaiyan, Governor of Digital Government Authority in the KSA, and Dr Ali Amer Al Shithani, Communications and Information Technology Undersecretary at the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology.

The programme covers cooperation in e-government practices, feasibility studies on new digital solutions serving e-government strategies and research in the respective areas.

The second executive programme was signed by Dr Amer Al Shidhani and Eng. Faris Saleh Al-Saqabi, Deputy Minister for Future Jobs & Capabilities at the KSA Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.

The programme reflects the two sides’ keenness in training nationals and integrating efforts towards the preparation of human resources to keep pace with