MUSCAT – The ministry stated the choice adopted periodic inspections that recognized breaches of the regulatory bylaw governing Sanad centres. The affected centres are positioned in a number of governorates of the Sultanate.
The ministry defined that transfer is aimed toward strengthening compliance with rules, bettering operational effectivity and making certain high-quality providers for beneficiaries.
On the similar time, the ministry introduced the launch of a aggressive course of for 10 new Sanad Service Centre licences in chosen wilayats, based mostly on inhabitants density and financial exercise. The initiative is meant to enhance entry to providers and create new alternatives for Omani entrepreneurs.
The ministry famous that the brand new licences are open to eligible Omani residents and are anticipated to help small and medium enterprises whereas creating employment alternatives for the nationwide workforce.
Fathi bin Nasser Al Mahmooli, Assistant Director of Sanad Service Centres on the ministry, stated ongoing growth plans give attention to increasing digital providers, strengthening regulatory compliance and bettering the general buyer expertise consistent with Oman’s digital transformation objectives.
He added that the ministry is working to empower Sanad centre homeowners by increasing partnerships with authorities and private-sector entities and enhancing the centres’ position in supporting the nationwide financial system.
In line with ministry statistics, Oman had 922 Sanad Service Centres working throughout the Sultanate by the top of Might 2026. The centres processed greater than 219,000 transactions between January and Might this 12 months and at the moment present 390 providers.
The sector employs 2,296 Omanis, most of whom are between 20 and 39 years outdated, underscoring its position in supporting youth employment and entrepreneurship.
