Tag: Entity Overview

The Ministry of Information (وزارة الاعلام) is the entity responsible for disseminating information about the Sultanate of Oman and regulating media in the country.

The Ministry of Economy (وزارة الاقتصاد) is the entity responsible for formulating the macro-economic policy of the state, approving the annual development budget of the government, and approving projects for the five-year plans of the government.

The Ministry of Labour (وزارة العمل) is the entity responsible for regulating employment in the public and private sectors in Oman.

The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) (الهيئة العامة للمناطق الاقتصادية الخاصة والمناطق الحرة) supervises, regulates, and facilitates the development of special economic zones and free zones to attract foreign investment and promote economic diversification.

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (الهيئة العامة لتنمية المؤسسات الصغيرة والمتوسطة) is the entity responsible for promoting and supporting the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises as well as craft industries.

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (وزارة الإسكان والتخطيط العمراني) is responsible for proposing public policy for housing and urban planning as well as the policy for allocating government lands. 

The Ministry of Defence (وزارة الدفاع) is responsible for ensuring security, safety, stability, and peace in the Sultanate.

The National Centre for Statistics and Information (المركز الوطني للإحصاء والمعلومات) is the official statistics office of the country and the body responsible for conducting the census.

The National Museum (المتحف الوطني) is a government entity responsible for developing and implementing the national strategy for museums in Oman.

The Royal Academy of Management (الأكاديمية السلطانية للإدارة) is a government entity responsible for developing leadership in the public and private sectors in Oman and developing the capabilities of public administration.