Oman Launches AI Pilot Projects Across Key Sectors: What This Means for Investors and Business Growth
MUSCAT, DEC 25 – The Sultanate of Oman, through the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, has launched several pilot projects employing artificial intelligence (AI) across multiple critical sectors. These initiatives underscore the importance of public–private partnerships in advancing AI-driven solutions and aim to accelerate the adoption of AI technologies within government agencies through low-risk, practical applications.
In the healthcare sector, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Badr Al Samaa Health Services and Muscat Pharmacy, has implemented a national AI project for the early detection of diabetic retinopathy. This initiative establishes Oman as the third country worldwide to deploy such a comprehensive national AI solution. The project has effectively reduced waiting times, improved diagnostic accuracy, enhanced patient satisfaction, and expanded access to screening services.
At Khoula Hospital, an AI platform for analyzing spinal MRI images has been introduced in partnership with the AI firm Civilization. This platform delivers preliminary imaging analysis and supporting reports to radiologists and orthopaedic specialists, facilitating automated medical reporting and aiding clinical decision-making.
In the judicial sector, the Public Prosecution, working with Rahal, has piloted an AI system designed to analyze judicial documents, formulate questions for involved parties, and draft decisions on case dismissals or referrals. Notably, this system ensures sensitive data remains processed locally and has achieved an accuracy rate exceeding 90%, demonstrating the potential of AI to enhance judicial efficiency.
Regarding public tenders, the Authority for Public Projects and Tenders and Local Content, in cooperation with technology firm Ibtikar Tajriba, has implemented an AI solution to analyze open data for the Esnad platform via Hammam. This system offers data analysis, smart alerts, and report generation through text interaction, helping registered companies identify the most relevant tenders for their activities. Additionally, the Authority, alongside Afaq, developed an intelligent tender evaluation system using AI to expedite and improve the technical and financial evaluation processes, producing comprehensive reports with final award recommendations and boosting decision-making objectivity and efficiency.
In higher education, the Ministry has launched the A2M Platform (BIMANIC) in partnership with the National University of Science and Technology. This AI-powered platform is designed to predict student outcomes and support academic planning and decision-making.
In the field of cybersecurity, the Ministry’s Information Safety Center, collaborating with technology provider GBM, has created an intelligent chatbot system to assist users with cybersecurity issues. This chatbot delivers prompt and reliable support, reduces manual effort, speeds up information access, and improves data accuracy.
These initiatives collectively represent Oman’s strategic move toward integrating AI technologies across public sectors, enhancing efficiency, and promoting innovative solutions for citizens and institutions alike.
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Oman’s strategic rollout of AI pilot projects across healthcare, judiciary, public tenders, education, and cybersecurity signals a bold commitment to digital transformation that can significantly enhance operational efficiency and service quality. For businesses and investors, this creates opportunities to engage in AI-driven innovations and partnerships, particularly in sectors ripe for automation and data intelligence. Smart entrepreneurs should consider investing in AI technologies and developing skills aligned with these emerging government-led initiatives to capitalize on Oman’s growing AI ecosystem and public-private collaboration potential.
