Oman
Participates in Meeting of GCC Ministerial Committee for Post, Telecommunications

Manama,
18 Oct 2026 (ONA) — The Sultanate of Oman participated in the 30th meeting of
the Committee of Ministers of Post and Telecommunications of the GCC countries,
which discussed several topics of common interest, alongside ways to enhance
Gulf cooperation and integration in the post and telecommunications sectors.

The
Omani delegation was headed by Dr. Ali Amer Al Shidhani, Undersecretary of the
Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for
Communications and Information Technology, who delivered a speech reviewing the
most prominent achievements made in the communications, information technology,
postal, and space sectors in the Sultanate of Oman.

The
meeting reviewed several joint files and initiatives aimed at developing
relevant sectors, as well as enhancing coordination and the exchange of
expertise among member states during exceptional and emergency situations, in
keeping with technical developments, contributing to supporting the march of
the digital economy in GCC countries, and assisting in protecting youth from
risks associated with electronic applications and social media networks.

The
Sultanate of Oman’s participation comes within the framework of its keenness to
promote joint Gulf action and unify efforts toward developing the postal,
telecommunications, information technology, and space sectors, thereby supporting
economic and digital integration and achieving the common interests of GCC
states.

—Ends/AG