Thursday 11 June 2026
The Consumer Protection Authority participated in the specialized seminar on Urban Planning and Smart Cities for the Sultanate of Oman, hosted by the People's Republic of China and organized by the Academy for International Business Officials of the Ministry of Commerce of China (AIBO), with the participation of a number of officials and specialists from various entities and institutions.
Representing the Authority in the programme are Mr. Khalid Salem Al Siyabi, Director of the Market Regulation and Monitoring Department and Official Spokesperson of the Consumer Protection Authority, and Dr. Saif bin Rashid Al Saidi, Director of the Consumer Services and Market Monitoring Department at the Directorate General of Consumer Protection in North Al Batinah Governorate.
The participation aims to enhance the exchange of expertise and knowledge in the fields of sustainable urban planning, smart cities, and digital transformation, as well as to review leading international experiences in the development of government services and the enhancement of institutional performance efficiency, thereby supporting sustainable development efforts and improving the quality of services provided to consumers.
The programme includes a number of scientific lectures, specialized workshops, and field visits showcasing the latest practices and global experiences in smart urban management, urban planning, and the utilization of modern technologies and innovation in the development of cities and public services.
This participation comes within the framework of the Authority’s commitment to developing the capabilities of its national workforce, strengthening its presence in specialized international programmes, and benefiting from global experiences and expertise in a manner that positively contributes to institutional development and the advancement of the consumer protection system in the Sultanate of Oman.