AI SET TO CHANGE OMAN'S CLASSROOMS

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept; it is reshaping communication, creativity and work. Education experts say Oman’s schools must move beyond bans and quick fixes, and instead build thoughtful frameworks that prepare students to thrive, equip teachers to lead, and align with Oman Vision 2040.
“AI can revolutionise classrooms in Oman, helping children scale greater heights in academics and knowledge,” says Waheeda Abdulaziz Said, certified STEM school evaluator, board member at Ahmed Bin Majid International School, and founder of Resilience Training and Consulting.
Waheeda, who contributes to global thought leadership in AI in education, stresses that podcasts, keynotes, panels, and roundtables are shaping how educators worldwide respond to AI. “Schools that thrive will be those that move from reaction to intention with resilience, building clear approaches that empower both staff and students,” she told the Observer.
She highlighted how AI is already being embedded into leadership and academic practices: tracking student data over eight years to guide decision-making, using AI for lesson design and resource creation, and investing in teacher training. “AI helps generate accurate projections for assessments, supports innovation programmes and enriches experiential learning,” she added.
Dr Abood al Sawafy, educational scholar, echoed that AI can enhance classroom quality by making learning more personalised, efficient, and inclusive. “AI-powered tools allow teachers to tailor lessons, identify gaps early, and automate routine tasks such as grading—freeing time for creativity, mentoring, and human connection,” he said.
Experts agree that the integration of AI must go beyond adding tools to old systems. Students should learn to analyse AI text in English, question bias in history, and explore AI-driven data modelling in science. Equally vital is preparing students to address ethical issues such as bias, intellectual ownership, and responsible use.
“The pace of AI development is rapid. Students entering middle school today will graduate into a workforce where AI is as common as the Internet. Schools that delay risk widening divides—between students with access and those without,” Waheeda warned.