DUBAI: Oman could soon be introducing a door-to-door postal system which could go live as soon as 2020 Times of Oman has reported.
The process will see the introduction of house numbers, street and building names, districts identified with post codes, thus enabling the delivery of post to individual addresses.
Abdulmalik Al-Balushi, Oman Post chief executive officer said: “The single unified address system is a necessary and important step that will benefit the post and logistics services in Oman, especially now that postal services are currently facing big and fast changes and developments.”
He said the creation of a proper address system would help increase the country’s commercial competitiveness.
“As a post service provider, it will be easier for us to deliver the premier mail that people pay for in advance. But when it comes to the regular mail, it is possible that in the future, Oman Post will offer an additional paid service to deliver it to homes,” Al-Balushi added.
It is also hoped the creation of an address system will aid delivery companies, as well locating destinations, such as shops, restaurants and other businesses.
Similar systems are being introduced in the UAE where streets names have been introduced and the Emirates Post service is offering residents living in villas the opportunity to have post delivered to their home addresses at an additional cost.
