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Oman's Sanad Service Centers Exceed 131,000 Transactions in Q1 2026, Boosting Efficiency and Trust
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Oman's Sanad Service Centers Exceed 131,000 Transactions in Q1 2026, Boosting Efficiency and Trust

From Times of Oman · (5d ago) English Positive tone

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Sanad Service Centers in Oman processed over 131,000 transactions in Q1 2026.
  • The centers, operated by Omani entrepreneurs, generated 2,264 jobs and offer integrated e-government services.
  • These results highlight improved efficiency, growing public trust, and support for Oman Vision 2040 objectives.

The Oman News Agency, reporting through Times of Oman, highlights a significant milestone for the Sanad Service Centers in the first quarter of 2026. Processing over 131,000 transactions, these centers are proving to be a vital component of Oman's public service infrastructure. This performance is a testament to the ongoing commitment to streamlining government services for citizens, entrepreneurs, and investors across the Sultanate.

the results demonstrate the centresโ€™ key role in enhancing public services, empowering SMEs, and improving customer experience.

โ€” Mohammed bin Salem Al MashaikhiDirector of Sanad Service Centres at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, commenting on the Q1 performance.

The success of the Sanad centers is not just measured in transaction volume, but also in their role in empowering local Omani entrepreneurs within the small and medium enterprises sector. With 922 centers generating 2,264 job opportunities, they are directly contributing to the nation's economic development and the objectives of Oman Vision 2040. This model of integrated e-government services, operated by Omani talent, showcases a forward-thinking approach to public administration.

Director Mohammed bin Salem Al Mashaikhi's remarks underscore the centers' crucial function in enhancing public services and customer experience. The investment in national workforce development, with 815 trainees participating in specialized programs, further solidifies the commitment to service excellence. These initiatives, coupled with rigorous compliance checks through field visits, ensure that the Sanad centers not only meet but exceed expectations, fostering greater public trust and satisfaction.

the ministry continues to invest in national workforce development through specialised training programs.

โ€” Mohammed bin Salem Al MashaikhiHighlighting the focus on training for service delivery skills and customer communication.

From an Omani perspective, the expansion and enhancement of services at Sanad centers, in coordination with various government and private entities, represent a tangible step towards digital transformation. This aligns perfectly with the national vision of improving access to services, creating meaningful employment for Omani youth, and establishing a robust national model for digital and economic progress. The Sanad Service Centers are more than just transaction points; they are engines of growth and inclusivity.

Sanad Service Centres support the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 by improving access to government services, creating employment for Omani youth, and reinforcing their role as a national model for digital and economic development.

โ€” Mohammed bin Salem Al MashaikhiEmphasizing the strategic importance of the centers in national development goals.
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Originally published by Times of Oman in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.