Oman launches Shabik to streamline online ticket bookings
The announcement was made during the ministry's media forum dedicated to its Digital Transformation Programme. The event also marked the launch of the Gulf region's largest hackathon, branded 'Accelerators', and a series of strategic initiatives to enhance digital services.
The forum was held under the patronage of H E Sayyid Saeed bin Sultan al Busaidi, Undersecretary for Culture, and H E Basil bin Ahmed al Rawas, Undersecretary for Sports and Youth at MCSY.
Sultan Mohsen al Subhi, Head of the Technical Programmes Management Team and Director of the Digital Transformation Programme at the minister's office, said the ministry's efforts align with Oman's national digital strategy.
'We are working to keep pace with global developments and enhance the efficiency and quality of digital government services,' Subhi said. 'Our team has focused on collecting, analysing, and improving data digitally through a methodology rooted in research, understanding, and actionable recommendations.'
The eight-week hackathon, set for 2025, will target innovators, entrepreneurs, and tech talent across the region to accelerate progress in culture, sports, and youth-related sectors.
During the forum, MCSY signed six memoranda of understanding to support the hackathon, strengthen digital transformation indicators, and improve cybersecurity.
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