First Arab Postal Leaders Forum to be held on Feb 12

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), in cooperation with Universal Postal Union, will host the first edition of the Arab Postal Leaders Forum from February 12 to 14 in Muscat.

An official at MTCIT informed that with participation of more than 60 representatives from 18 Arab countries, the forum will serve as a platform for discussions of crucial topics related to the digital transformation of business models within the postal sector. He explained that the primary focus of the forum is on leveraging digital technologies to reshape the postal industry.

Among its key objectives is exploration of opportunities to broaden access to digital economy services, encompassing egovernance and e-commerce, through various digital platforms.

The event will delve into the challenges associated with digital transformation across diverse sectors such as trade, finance, communications, transportation and customs.

“The forum’s agenda includes presentations and discussion sessions that will spotlight innovative digital solutions in the postal and e-commerce domains. Moreover, global best practices in the realms of digitisation and postal transformation will be discussed. The goal is to underscore the significance of collaborations and information exchange among stakeholders, fostering increased adaptability in postal systems amid the rapid pace of digital transformation,” the MTCIT official said.

The event seeks to enhance the adaptability of postal services and systems in response to the evolving technological landscape.