Open Data of Al Dhahirah Governorate

Al Dhahirah Governorate places great emphasis on providing open data, believing in the importance of utilizing raw data and making it available to support the governorate’s functions and responsibilities — from planning to delivering outputs, whether in the form of services or tangible products. This approach enables internet users of all segments to access and benefit from the data for research, commercial, and other purposes. It is worth noting that this direction reflects the Sultanate of Oman’s commitment to the significance of data in implementing national priorities, such as Oman Vision 2040, strategic plans like the Tenth Five-Year Plan (2021–2025), and executive programs like the National Digital Economy Program (2021–2025).

Open data refers to digital data that any individual or entity can freely use or reuse without physical or legal restrictions. Such data can take the form of simple text documents, detailed statistical files, images, or audio files. For data to be considered open, it must be made available in formats that allow users to benefit from and reuse it in innovative and useful ways. Open data facilitates data transfer and integration, contributing to the building of a sustainable knowledge-based economy. It enhances government transparency and provides decision-makers with the necessary data and information to make objective decisions. Additionally, open data creates opportunities for business development in the private sector and supports researchers in the academic field. The purpose of this policy is to define the fundamental standards for open data and to unify the approach to making and publishing open data produced and collected by state administrative units.

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