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Reach residents with service notifications, reminders and public alerts they can trust, in the languages they read, and answer their questions without adding counter queues.

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OmniChannels.ai helps ministries, municipalities and public agencies send citizen notifications, appointment and renewal reminders, e-service OTPs and public alerts over SMS, WhatsApp, RCS, voice and email. High-volume SMS runs over BroadNet's direct operator connectivity with registered sender IDs, and RCS and WhatsApp show a verified sender. Citizens' questions land in a shared inbox, where chatbots and AI agents answer in Arabic and English. Data residency and hosting needs are reviewed during discovery.

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What public agencies send with OmniChannels.ai

Which channel for which message

Public messages must reach everyone, including people without smartphones. Use SMS as the base and add richer channels where they help.

ItemDetails
Public and emergency alertsSMS in bulk over direct operator routes for the widest reach, plus voice calls for people who cannot read a text. Confirm alerting rules with the relevant authority.
Application status notificationsSMS or a WhatsApp utility template with a link to the portal, where details stay behind sign-in.
Appointment and renewal remindersWhatsApp with confirm and reschedule buttons, or two-way SMS with reply keywords, falling back to SMS.
E-service OTPSMS as primary in most markets, WhatsApp authentication templates where citizens prefer them, and voice OTP as fallback.
Citizen enquiriesWhatsApp, two-way SMS, Messenger and email in the Omni Inbox, with a chatbot answering common questions first.
Public information campaignsSMS for reach, RCS rich cards or WhatsApp for visual content, and email for long information.

How a public agency goes live

  1. 1

    Discovery and requirements

    Review message types, audiences, data handling, hosting and procurement requirements with the account team before any setup.

  2. 2

    Register official senders

    Register SMS sender IDs with operators and the regulator, verify the RCS brand and connect the WhatsApp Business account.

  3. 3

    Approve templates and languages

    Prepare notification, reminder and alert templates in each language, and agree who can approve and send them.

  4. 4

    Integrate systems

    Connect case management and portal systems through the REST API or SMPP, with delivery webhooks for audit.

  5. 5

    Test and rehearse

    Test with internal numbers, rehearse alert procedures, then launch services one by one.

Is OmniChannels.ai right for your agency?

A good fit when

  • You are a ministry, municipality, regulator or public service provider messaging residents at scale.
  • You need SMS over direct operator routes with registered sender IDs and delivery reports.
  • Residents speak Arabic, English and other languages.
  • You want to answer citizen enquiries on WhatsApp and other channels from one place.

Good to know before you start

  • Data residency, hosting location and certifications are not assumed. They are reviewed during discovery and confirmed in writing.
  • National emergency alerting systems such as cell broadcast are separate; this platform complements them with SMS, voice and messaging.
  • Sender IDs and templates need registration and approval, which can take time in some countries.
  • Messages should not carry identity numbers or personal case details; link to the secure portal instead.

Government messaging questions

Which channel should an agency use for public alerts?

SMS remains the base because it reaches any phone without an app or data. Add voice calls for people who cannot read a text, and WhatsApp or RCS where a richer message helps. Confirm alerting rules with the relevant authority.

How do citizens know a message is genuine?

Send from a registered SMS sender ID and verified RCS and WhatsApp business profiles, use consistent wording, and never ask for passwords or payments by reply. Publish your official sender names on your website.

Can data stay in our country?

Data residency and hosting options are reviewed during discovery with the account team, and nothing is promised until requirements are confirmed. BroadNet AI can run in private cloud or on-premise for AI workloads.

Can we send in several languages?

Yes. Templates can exist in Arabic, English and other languages, SMS supports Unicode, and voice messages can use Arabic and English text-to-speech.

Can it handle high-volume sends?

Yes. Bulk SMS runs over BroadNet's direct connections to more than 1,000 operators and aggregators, by REST API or SMPP 3.4, with delivery reports per message. Agree volumes and timing with the account team for large alerts.

Can a chatbot answer citizen questions?

Yes. A chatbot or AI agent can answer questions on required documents, opening hours and application steps in Arabic and English from your approved content, and hand over to an officer when needed.

Do you support government procurement?

Procurement, contracts and documentation are handled with the account team during discovery. Tell us your requirements early so they can be reviewed before a pilot.

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Tell us your services, audiences and requirements for data handling. We'll review channels, sender registration and hosting questions with you.

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