MUSCAT: The Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies (ASDS) on Wednesday concluded the second edition of the Ministry of Defence Research Paper Competition for 2025/2026, with Major Ahmed bin Khalifa al Amri of the Royal Army of Oman taking first place. His winning paper was titled "The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Elevating the Efficiency of Military Media in Monitoring and Strategic Analysis in the Sultanate of Oman – A Semiotic Approach". The ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr Khamis bin Saif al Jabri, Minister of Economy, in the presence of Dr Mohammed bin Nasser al Zaabi, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defence, and Maj Gen Hamid bin Ahmed Sakroon, Chairman of the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies (ASDS). Air Commodore Ali bin Rashid al Abri, Director-General of Studies and Academic Affairs and Chairman of the Competition Committee, outlined the competition's objectives, stages and evaluation criteria. The competition aims to encourage strategic and defence research, empower researchers and support decision-makers. — ONA
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