Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 55 | Page 27

MTC forms logical Innovation ttee hnology and (MTC) in Oman rmation of the tion Committee s COVID-19, headed a bint Sulaiman Al f Technology and the membership m the Ministry of ication Regulatory oos University, the lic Establishment “madayn”, Oman F) and Oman -ordination with ittee for Dealing n line with to limit the spread ing IT solutions as modern IT alternatives in dealing with its impact. This committee, which will be held continuously until combating Coronavirus, will undertake supervising all IT initiatives directed to counter Coronavirus, identifying priorities and requirements to ensure diversity of initiatives and avoid repetition. It will also organise and direct specialised national capabilities to provide innovative IT solutions to curb the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus COVID-19 through several aspects including: rapid diagnostic and epidemiological investigation, provision of medicine and remote health care in addition to providing health and medication supplies and prevention techniques. The committee will also work to promote quarantine and social distancing measures and find a unified mechanism to enhance social solidarity. www.intelligentcio.com