IT Operations Continuity Policy
Date Issued: 12 April 2026
Summary: 4/2026
This is a ministry circular from the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and IT in Oman about the policy for ensuring IT operations keep running smoothly, especially during crises or emergencies. It stresses having internal plans, analyzing business impacts to prioritize system recovery, and clearly assigning roles and resources for IT continuity teams within government units.
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