Incorporating Oman’s developmental plans through the five-year plans as well as Oman Vision 2040 with Artificial Intelligence can accelerate the speed of achieving results and contributing to society, according to AI specialists.
AI can significantly contribute to industrial and business growth, giving a boost to the economy which will align with the growth plans of the country, according to industry leaders who attended the Microsoft Global AI Tour held under the auspices of Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, recently.
Leaders in Artificial Intelligence were explicit about the innovations driving transformation and growth across the Sultanate of Oman at the AI Tour. The event brought together industry leaders, developers and government officials to explore the transformative potential of AI in accelerating Oman's digital transformation. Cutting-edge AI solutions that enable organisations across industries to drive innovation, enhance efficiency and unlock new opportunities for economic growth were on display.
Shaikh Saif bin Hilal al Hosni, Country Manager of Microsoft Oman and Bahrain, told the Observer that businesses in Oman are increasingly recognising AI as a critical driver for innovation, efficiency and competitive advantage, with evident results.
“We are at the forefront of empowering organisations across all industries to effectively leverage the latest advancements in AI to tackle existing challenges and drive real business impact and our ongoing collaborations with leading Omani organisations reflect our commitment to equipping them with world-class AI and cloud solutions to shape the future of Oman’s digital economy,” Al Hosni said.
Key Omani organisations that have collaborated with Microsoft to leverage AI for enhancing operations and driving innovation include the Ministry of Education, The University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS), Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel), OQ, National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), Oman Housing Bank, and Renaissance Services. These organisations have successfully deployed AI resulting in transformative improvements across their respective sectors.
The event featured keynotes by senior Microsoft executives including Samer Abu Ltaif, President of Microsoft EMEA, Charles Nahas, Regional General Manager for Commercial Solutions at Microsoft Middle East, and Harry Kambanis, Business Group Leader for Business Applications at Microsoft Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa.
As AI continues to revolutionise industries, Omani businesses, government entities and developers are equipping themselves with the necessary AI tools, resources and expertise to harness AI’s full potential. The climate is befitting for a digital ecosystem in the country, according to AI experts.
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