Cloud Computing First Circular
Date Issued: 28 June 2026
Summary: 10/2026
This circular issued by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology discusses the updated version of the Cloud Computing First Policy to guide government digital projects in the Sultanate of Oman. The key points include:
- Full compliance with the updated Cloud Computing First Policy and all related regulations and systems.
- Adopting cloud computing as the primary option when developing or updating government digital systems.
- Requiring cloud service providers to obtain approved certifications before contracting with them.
- Mandating government entities to classify data before storing or processing it in cloud environments, in accordance with national data management standards.
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