Tuesday 14 April 2026
His Excellency Sulayem Ali Sulayem Al-Hakmani, Chairman of the Consumer Protection
Authority, participated in the “Proactive Monitoring (Smart Regulatory System)” symposium
organized by the Ministry of Economy in cooperation with A’Sharqiyah University, as part of the
national efforts aimed at developing the regulatory system and achieving the objectives of
Oman Vision 2040.
During his participation, His Excellency presented a working paper entitled “Proactive
Monitoring in Regulatory Work,” in which he reviewed the experience of the Consumer
Protection Authority in adopting this approach, addressing a number of key themes, most
notably the institutional framework for transitioning toward proactive monitoring, the enabling
technological tools supporting it, as well as the proactive monitoring methodology adopted by
the Authority, which is based on data analysis, risk anticipation, and enhancing the efficiency of
regulatory intervention.
The paper also highlighted the Authority’s developmental experience in regulatory systems,
particularly the “Maidan” and “Hima” systems, and their role in supporting field enforcement
operations, improving response speed, and enhancing the quality of data-driven decision-
making.
In the same context, His Excellency the Chairman chaired the second panel discussion within
the symposium, which addressed national and international experiences in implementing
proactive monitoring among regulatory entities. The session covered the review of improper
practices and the early detection of areas of waste and mismanagement, in addition to
discussing ways to promote regulatory awareness through periodic reports and training
programs, and enhancing communication with the community in a manner that contributes to
promoting a culture of safeguarding public funds. The session also addressed the role of
advanced analytics and preventive auditing in supporting regulatory processes and improving
the quality of risk forecasting, as well as reviewing key international experiences and lessons
learned therefrom.
This participation comes as a confirmation of the Consumer Protection Authority’s commitment
to keeping pace with the latest regulatory practices and enhancing institutional innovation,
thereby contributing to building a smart and effective regulatory system and reinforcing the
principles of integrity, transparency, and good governance.