Telecommunications Regulatory Authority issues licences to 3 companies

Muscat: A licence for postal and related services activity has been granted to three more companies, two of which are international and one is local, Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), said.

A statement issued online by TRA said: "The authority issues a licence for postal services and related services to international companies (foreign investment) and a local company classified under the category of small and medium enterprises, which are: iMile, Mandoobkum and Safe Way Express Cargo.The number of licensed postal companies is currently 40."

The objectives of the licences issued by the Authority are as follows:

1- To compete to provide better services in the postal services sector.

 2-Provide options for beneficiaries.

3-Keep pace with the growth in e-commerce.

4-Provide permanent and temporary job opportunities, and training opportunities.