Oman participates in Global AI Summit in Rwanda
The two-day event, which kicked off today, was aimed to discuss the latest developments, innovations and technologies in the field of artificial intelligence and exchange knowledge and expertise with other countries. It offered an opportunity to showcase investment opportunities in the Sultanate of Oman in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and enhance cooperation with international companies.
The Sultanate of Oman's delegation to the summit was led by Dr. Ali Amer Al Shidhani, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Communications and Information Technology. The delegation included ministry officials and representatives of Omani technology companies like ITCHA Group, Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel) and Oman Data Park.
The summit brought together more than 1,000 participants from 95 countries, including policymakers, entrepreneurs, researchers and investors and representatives of more than 100 AI companies. The overall objective was to accelerate AI innovation and align strategic policies in a manner that enhances Africa's AI capabilities and achieve competitiveness and inclusive growth.
The summit saw the launch of the Africa AI Council, which will lead the development of the continent's AI ambitions. It also included panel discussions and workshops and showcased the products of more than 100 promising AI companies in Africa. The summit also featured discussions on how to harness AI with the purpose of encouraging innovation and boosting the skills of Africa's workforce.
On the sidelines of the summit, Al Shidhani conferred with Paula Ingabire, Minister of Communications, Information Technology and Innovation of Rwanda. The meeting discussed ways of expanding cooperation between the two sides in the field of ICT and explored Rwanda's experience in digital transition.
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