Finance Ministry Launches First Phase of Unified Government Financial System “Maliya”

First Phase of “Maliya” Unified Financial System Launched

Muscat: The Ministry of Finance today launched the first phase of the transition to the Unified Government Financial System, codenamed “Maliya”, as part of a national initiative aimed at modernising and streamlining public financial procedures.

The move marks a major step towards comprehensive digital transformation, enhancing connectivity and integration among government institutions. The launch ceremony was held under the auspices of Sultan bin Salim Al Habsi, Minister of Finance.

Abdullah bin Salim Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance and Chairman of the Supervisory Committee for the Transition to the Unified Government Financial System “Maliya”, stated that the first operational phase is the result of close cooperation between the Ministry of Finance and a number of government entities, including the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Economy, the Tax Authority and the Royal Hospital.

For his part, Dr. Ali bin Amer Al Shidhani, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Communications and Information Technology, affirmed that digital transformation represents a core pillar of Oman Vision 2040 and the National Digital Economy Programme. He noted that government digital transformation initiatives encompass a wide range of strategic projects, foremost among them the Unified Government Financial System “Maliya”.

Al Shidhani explained that once fully implemented across all government units, the “Maliya” system will significantly enhance interoperability between government systems, facilitate payment procedures, and support government decision-making through access to accurate, real-time data.

Meanwhile, Ali bin Abdullah Al Hinai, Director General of Financial Systems, said that the launch of this phase comes within the Ministry of Finance’s efforts to modernise public financial management, keep pace with rapid digital developments, and establish a new financial framework that enhances efficiency while ensuring seamless integration among government systems.

The ceremony featured a presentation reviewing the evolution of financial systems in the Sultanate of Oman, beginning with the establishment of the first computer department at the Ministry of Finance in 1976, followed by the introduction of the Comprehensive Government Financial System in 1986, which remains operational to date.

The event also included an overview of the Unified Government Financial System portal and the key features of “Maliya”, which will be implemented gradually alongside the existing Integrated Financial System (IFS) across government entities until 2028.

“Maliya” is a modern electronic platform that provides integrated financial solutions through a user-friendly interface. It leverages national digital capabilities to enable advanced financial planning and faster, data-driven decision-making. Government units across the Sultanate will transition to the Unified Government Financial System in phases through to 2028.