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Zawya
28-01-2025
- Business
- Zawya
AI to secure Oman's sustainable future
As Oman moves forward with its ambitious Vision 2040 charter, artificial intelligence (AI) is set to play a pivotal role in transforming the country's public and private sectors. With the aim of diversifying the economy, enhancing government services, and fostering sustainable development, Oman is strategically poised to integrate AI technologies into key areas of governance and industry. This goal was the overarching theme of Oman AI Summit 2025, a two-day forum that began at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre here on Monday. According to a number of experts in attendance, Oman Vision 2040 enshrines the government's commitment to digital transformation and technological innovation through the use of AI. This technology is propose to be harnessed to help streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and optimise resource management. The Sultanate's infrastructure and growing digital capabilities provide a solid foundation for the widespread adoption of AI, positioning the nation to become a regional leader in technological advancement, officials stressed. Hassan Fida al-Lawati, National Programme Head for Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technologies at the Ministry of Transport, Communication and Information Technology, stated: 'In Oman, there is a strong drive to encourage various sectors to adopt AI as a tool to enhance productivity and add greater value to their operations. One of the key objectives of Oman Vision 2040, particularly in the realm of ICT, is to increase the contribution of the digital economy to the country's GDP.' Government officials have already identified several sectors that can benefit from AI, including healthcare, education, transportation, and energy. In healthcare, for example, AI could be used to improve patient outcomes through predictive analytics and enhance diagnostic accuracy. In education, AI-powered tools could personalise learning experiences, while in transportation, AI systems could optimise traffic flow and reduce congestion. Furthermore, AI's potential to drive efficiencies in government operations is undeniable. By automating routine tasks, AI can help reduce bureaucratic overheads and enable public sector employees to focus on more strategic, value-added activities. This aligns with Oman Vision 2040 of creating a more agile and transparent government that can respond to the needs of its citizens in real time. The Omani government has already taken steps to cultivate the necessary ecosystem for AI adoption, including investments in education and training programmes aimed at building a tech-savvy workforce. With its stable regulatory environment, commitment to innovation, and focus on fostering public-private partnerships, Oman is well-positioned to harness the power of AI as it moves towards its 2040 Vision. © All right reserved for Oman Establishment for Press, Publication and Advertisi
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Resecurity Joins Oman AI Summit 2025 as the Leading Cybersecurity Partner
LOS ANGELES, January 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Resecurity, a U.S.-based cybersecurity company renowned for protecting major Fortune 100 corporations and government agencies globally, is proud to announce its participation as a Cybersecurity Partner at the Oman AI Summit 2025. The summit, taking place on January 27-28 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) in Muscat, is the largest annual technology exhibition in the Sultanate, bringing together over 3,000 visitors and 100+ exhibitors to explore the latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and technology. As the leading Cybersecurity Partner, Resecurity will showcase its cutting-edge solutions designed to protect digital identities and enhance cybersecurity resilience. The company's participation underscores its commitment to supporting Oman's Vision 2040, which emphasizes sustainable digital investment and the integration of advanced technologies to drive economic growth and innovation. The Oman AI Summit serves as a global platform for industry experts and enthusiasts to discuss, innovate, and accelerate investments in AI. The event features a world-class exhibition, panel discussions, industry keynotes, and workshops, showcasing AI case studies and the latest developments in the field. It addresses the current status of AI technology, challenges, and aspirations in Oman and worldwide, focusing on research and technological advancements. Resecurity's participation aligns with its ongoing efforts to expand its presence in the Middle East and support regional initiatives aimed at enhancing cybersecurity. The company has previously implemented its Digital Identity Protection solution in partnership with multiple government agencies and leading managed security service providers (MSSPs) and Internet service providers (ISPs) across the region. For more information about Resecurity's participation in the Oman AI Summit 2025 and its cybersecurity solutions, please visit Resecurity's website. About Resecurity Resecurity® is a cybersecurity company that delivers a unified platform for endpoint protection, risk management, and cyber threat intelligence. Known for providing best-of-breed data-driven intelligence solutions, Resecurity's services and platforms focus on early-warning identification of data breaches and comprehensive protection against cybersecurity risks. Founded in 2016, it has been globally recognized as one of the world's most innovative cybersecurity companies with the sole mission of enabling organizations to combat cyber threats regardless of how sophisticated they are. Most recently, Resecurity was named as one of the Top 10 fastest-growing private cybersecurity companies in Los Angeles, California, by Inc. Magazine. An Official Partner of the Cybercrime Atlas by the World Economic Forum (WEF), Member of InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA), AFCEA, NDIA, SIA, FS-ISAC and the American Chamber of Commerce in Saudi Arabia (AmChamKSA), Singapore (AmChamSG), Korea (AmChamKorea), Mexico (AmChamMX), Thailand (AmChamThailand), and UAE (AmChamDubai). To learn more about Resecurity, visit View source version on Contacts Gene Yoo, press@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Observer
27-01-2025
- Business
- Observer
AI to secure Oman's sustainable future
MUSCAT, JAN 27 As Oman moves forward with its ambitious Vision 2040 charter, artificial intelligence (AI) is set to play a pivotal role in transforming the country's public and private sectors. With the aim of diversifying the economy, enhancing government services, and fostering sustainable development, Oman is strategically poised to integrate AI technologies into key areas of governance and industry. This goal was the overarching theme of Oman AI Summit 2025, a two-day forum that began at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre here on Monday. According to a number of experts in attendance, Oman Vision 2040 enshrines the government's commitment to digital transformation and technological innovation through the use of AI. This technology is propose to be harnessed to help streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and optimise resource management. The Sultanate's infrastructure and growing digital capabilities provide a solid foundation for the widespread adoption of AI, positioning the nation to become a regional leader in technological advancement, officials stressed. Hassan Fida al-Lawati, National Programme Head for Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technologies at the Ministry of Transport, Communication and Information Technology, stated: 'In Oman, there is a strong drive to encourage various sectors to adopt AI as a tool to enhance productivity and add greater value to their operations. One of the key objectives of Oman Vision 2040, particularly in the realm of ICT, is to increase the contribution of the digital economy to the country's GDP.' Government officials have already identified several sectors that can benefit from AI, including healthcare, education, transportation, and energy. In healthcare, for example, AI could be used to improve patient outcomes through predictive analytics and enhance diagnostic accuracy. In education, AI-powered tools could personalise learning experiences, while in transportation, AI systems could optimise traffic flow and reduce congestion. Furthermore, AI's potential to drive efficiencies in government operations is undeniable. By automating routine tasks, AI can help reduce bureaucratic overheads and enable public sector employees to focus on more strategic, value-added activities. This aligns with Oman Vision 2040 of creating a more agile and transparent government that can respond to the needs of its citizens in real time. The Omani government has already taken steps to cultivate the necessary ecosystem for AI adoption, including investments in education and training programmes aimed at building a tech-savvy workforce. With its stable regulatory environment, commitment to innovation, and focus on fostering public-private partnerships, Oman is well-positioned to harness the power of AI as it moves towards its 2040 Vision.
Observer
27-01-2025
- Business
- Observer
AI to facilitate and enhance Oman's economic growth
MUSCAT, JAN 27 Events of the Oman AI Summit 2025 commenced yesterday, Monday, January 27, in Muscat under the auspices of the Governor of Dhofar, His Highness Sayyid Marwan bin Turki al Said. The 2-day forum, organised by Omani AI Startup Tazeez AI in collaboration with The Future Event, brings together regional and global industry professionals to address key topics in artificial intelligence. In his keynote address, Hassan Fida al Lawati, National Programme Head for Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Technology at the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), highlighted the significance of AI in the country. According to the official, Artificial Intelligence, inspired by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's Royal Directives, is positioned as a tool to enhance and facilitate economic growth in the country. The Sultanate of Oman first launched the Artificial Intelligence executive programme in 2022. However a revised version was published in September 2024 to include generative AI and global advancements. The revision, according to the Programme Head, reflects a nationwide agenda rather than just an executive plan. The plan, according to Al Lawati, aims to use AI as a tool to enhance the productivity of economic sectors contributing to the local GDP, and developmental sectors such as education and health. The current programme focuses on three main pillars: AI adoption, AI localisation and AI Governance. It currently underlines 32 initiatives serving each pillar to be executed by the Ministry and other stakeholders. Notable AI projects include the Omani Large Language Model (LLM), which aims to compile Oman's national culture and heritage, the AI Studio which aims to bridge the gap between AI demand and supply in Oman while also fostering an AI ecosystem, and the Open Data initiative which aims to provide open public data for AI training. In his conclusion, Al Lawati emphasised that Oman does not aim to be only a consumer of AI, but a producer of AI as well. Furthermore, according to Shuai Yi, CTO of Riyadh-based AI solutions provider SenseTime MEA, the size of the AI market including software and hardware is expected to grow by 7.6 times from $233 billion currently to $1.772 trillion 2032. He added that AI technology is projected to unleash a value of between $29 trillion and $40 trillion to the global economy by 2040. In Oman, the sector is expected to reach a value of $600 million by 2030, unleashing a potential value of $10 billion to $17 billion dollars to the economy by 2040, he added. Meanwhile, Pavel Vishnyakov, Senior Solutions Architect at Huawei Cloud Middle East, emphasised the importance of AI localisation. "Large models that are generally available, like open models [such as] LLaMA, for example, [are all] trained on [vast] amounts of English datasets, and they're not performing very well when it comes to [local language-specific] and maybe local cultural context." He explained that the creation of industry specific AI models requires data privy to those industries, which can invoke security concerns. 'Open data for general knowledge is always available, but industry-specific data sometimes includes know-how or commercial secrets that companies are unwilling to share. This is especially true for governments, as training AI for the government involves sensitive data. When using a pre-trained model, it may involve working with both sensitive and confidential data,' he shared. 'This data should never leave the country and must stay inside. So, you have to keep control of this data. That's why AI should be localized. And here, we talk about not only localization but also sovereignty. AI must be sovereign. AI sovereignty is a hot topic today, especially in Middle Eastern and Asian countries, due to significant differences in language, culture, politics, and religion compared to Western countries,' he added. The first day of the forum included several keynote speeches and panel discussions addressing the role of AI and Oman Vision 2040, the role of AI in banking and AI in leadership and decision making. Workshops addressed the role of commercialisation and governance in creating a sustainable AI industry, AI in Fintech, and the use of generative AI for leadership and organisational growth. An exhibition showcasing 50 companies from 40 countries also opened in parallel with the forum.
