Accreditation Program
Introduction
to the Program
The Accreditation Program is implemented by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT). The program aims to register and accredit service providers in accordance with the standards and regulations approved by the Ministry, in line with its regulatory and supervisory competencies, and based on Royal Decree No. (90/2020) concerning the establishment of the Ministry.
The program seeks to enhance the quality and efficiency of services provided to units of the State’s Administrative Apparatus, as well as services delivered to the private sector within the scope of the Ministry’s mandate. This is achieved through the accreditation of qualified service providers who possess the capability to meet the required technical and administrative standards.
Services Included in the Accreditation Program
Cloud Hosting and Data Center Service
This service aims to accredit qualified cloud computing and data center service providers to deliver information and communication technology services securely and reliably. It includes the operation and maintenance of data centers, providing technical support to subscribers, and ensuring compliance with the standards set by the Ministry for offering services to the units of the State’s Administrative Apparatus.
External Auditor in the Field of Personal Data Protection
Accreditation in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law (6/2022) and its Executive Regulation (34/2024).
Register of Accredited Service Providers
Managed Security Services
This accreditation enables service providers to manage and monitor security operations for government entities, including security operations centers, incident response, and digital investigations.
Register of Accredited Service Providers
Security Assessment Services
This accreditation enables the service provider to test and assess vulnerabilities, thereby enhancing the protection of government entities against threats.
FAQ
The Accreditation Program is a regulatory framework overseen by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology to register and accredit service providers in accordance with approved technical and administrative standards. It aims to ensure the quality and efficiency of services provided to units of the State’s Administrative Apparatus and the private sector.
The Accreditation Program applies to service providers seeking accreditation from the Ministry for the services included in the program, in accordance with the nature of each service and its regulatory requirements.
This includes—without limitation—information technology service providers wishing to offer their services to units of the State’s Administrative Apparatus, as well as private institutions subject to the provisions of the Personal Data Protection Law No. (6/2022) and its Executive Regulation No. (34/2024), particularly in relation to the External Auditor Accreditation Service.
The service provider must obtain a Level Four permit from the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, in addition to an official approval letter from the Ministry permitting the provision of services to units of the State’s Administrative Apparatus.
Service providers must obtain the permit from the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority in accordance with the Regulation Governing Cloud Computing and Data Center Services No. (1152/2/19/2024-20).
The 30% Omanization requirement applies only to the technical team.
The accreditation is valid for three years.
مدة الاعتماد 3 سنوات وفي كل سنة يتم عمل تدقيق سنوي.
برنامج الاعتماد هو إطار تنظيمي تُشرف عليه وزارة النقل والاتصالات وتقنية المعلومات لتسجيل واعتماد مزودي الخدمات وفق المعايير الفنية والإدارية المعتمدة، وذلك بهدف ضمان جودة وكفاءة الخدمات المقدّمة لوحدات الجهاز الإداري للدولة والقطاع الخاص.
يُطبق برنامج الاعتماد على مزودي الخدمات الراغبين في الحصول على اعتماد من الوزارة ضمن الخدمات المدرجة في البرنامج، وذلك وفقًا لطبيعة كل خدمة ومتطلباتها التنظيمية.
ويشمل ذلك – على سبيل المثال لا الحصر – مزودي خدمات تقنية المعلومات الراغبين في تقديم خدماتهم لوحدات الجهاز الإداري للدولة، والمؤسسات الخاصة الخاضعة لأحكام قانون حماية البيانات الشخصية رقم (6/2022) ولائحته التنفيذية رقم (34/2024)، فيما يتعلق بخدمة اعتماد المدقق الخارجي.
يجب أن يكون لدى مزود الخدمة تصريح من هيئة تنظيم الاتصالات من المستوى الرابع، بالإضافة إلى رسالة موافقة رسمية من الوزارة للسماح بتقديم خدماته لوحدات الجهاز الإداري بالدولة.
يجب أن يحصل مزود الخدمة على التصريح من هيئة تنظيم الاتصالات، وفقًا للائحة تنظيم خدمات الحوسبة السحابية ومراكز البيانات رقم (1152/2/19/2024-20)
شرط التعمين 30% تتعلق فقط بالفريق الفني.
مدة الاعتماد 3 سنوات
