11/07/2023

Public Consultation on Smart Cities Regulatory Policy Framework

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About the Consultation

The Authority is working on creating a regulatory framework for smart cities with the aim of covering all aspects and dimensions related to the application of modern and emerging technologies; to enable smart cities by integration of all facilities and services and to operate them efficiently, reliably and flexibly.

The strategic objectives of the regulatory framework

  • Develop a flexible and up-to-date regulatory environment for smart cities
  • Enable investment in innovative technologies and services
  • Ensure an accessible and secure infrastructure for smart cities
  • Specify clear measurement indicators for services offered in a smart city

Deadline for submitting the responses

Please send your responses and comments on the public consultation document on or before 10th August 2023.

How to submit responses

You can submit responses via the online questionnaire below, or send a letter addressed to the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, indicating the name of the entity /person responsible for the response and contact information, including address, phone and e-mail, through the following channels:

Or submit electronic or paper copy at the following address:

Telecommunications Regulatory Authority
TRA Office Building, Airport Heights, Wilayat Al Seeb
P.O. Box 3555, P.C. 111,
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

Public Consultation Documents

Draft Public Consultation Document on Smart Cities Regulatory Framework    PDF
Annex - Key Performance Indicators for Smart Sustainable Cities    PDF
No. Public Consultation Title Survey Link
1 Public Consultation on Smart Cities Regulatory Policy Framework Survey Link

The Authority shall review all the responses received, however, it is the Authority’s sole discretion to take the responses into account or not.

Main pillars of the regulatory framework

  • Smart city definition
  • Key elements to enable a smart city
  • Smart city indicators
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