Record STMT-W689C60Aspirational

Oman AI & Digital Future Program (2024–2026)

Strategy State lawMiddle East · OMadopted

The Oman AI & Digital Future Program (2024–2026) is a national strategic initiative announced by Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology to integrate artificial intelligence and advanced digital technologies across economic and developmental sectors. The program focuses on three main pillars: enhancing AI adoption, localizing technologies through capacity building and infrastructure, and establishing human-centered governance frameworks. Key initiatives include the development of an Omani large language model ('Oman GPT'), a national open data platform, an AI research center, and quantum computing initiatives to boost digital economic growth in alignment with Oman Vision 2040.

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Who issued it

Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information TechnologyGovernment (executive) · OM

Lead issuer

Legal forceAspirational

Under whose authorityState law

Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

National governmentPublic sector bodiesCompaniesAI developers and providersResearchers and academics

This document is for policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and technology developers seeking to understand Oman's strategic roadmap and initiatives for artificial intelligence and digital transformation.

Sectors

Telecommunications and digital services · artificial intelligence and advanced digital technologiesPublic administration

What the document contains

What's covered

The document covers the strategic objectives, core pillars, and specific projects of Oman's national AI program spanning from 2024 to 2026. It addresses areas such as economic diversification, infrastructure development, open data, large language models, quantum computing, and workforce upskilling.

What's missing

The text lacks detailed legal enforcement mechanisms, technical safety specifications, and concrete regulatory penalties for non-compliance.

Key takeaways

The National Program for Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Digital Technologies aims to adopt AI across economic and developmental sectors under Oman Vision 2040.
The program rests on three main pillars: enhancing AI adoption, localizing AI technologies, and ensuring governance with a human-centered vision.
Notable initiatives include establishing an AI research center, an AI Studio, an Open Data Platform, and developing the 'Oman GPT' large language model.
The program targets increasing the digital economy's contribution to Oman's GDP to 10% by 2040.
Specialized training and educational initiatives are included to enhance the digital competitiveness of Omani youth.

Principles it states

Human-centered vision in AI applicationsSafe and ethical use of AI technologiesProtection of data privacyFostering trust in advanced digital technologies

Outline

· Program Objectives
· Program Pillars
· Program Initiatives
· Economic and Social Impact

Issued22 September 2024

Length1,431 words

FormatNot recorded

Scopenational

How it scores

Pending review

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Accountability

0/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

screening score · 2026-10-23

Fairness

0/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

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Human Dignity

0/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

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Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

screening score · 2026-10-23

Privacy

3/5

Protection of personal data and private life

protecting data privacy, and fostering trust in advanced digital technologies.

Program Pillars

screening score · 2026-10-23

Transparency

1/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

Establishing the National Open Data Platform to provide open data for entrepreneurs, investors, and decision-makers.

Program Initiatives

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Enforcement

0/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

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Impact Assessment

0/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

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Topics

artificial_intelligence digital_economy governance capacity_building quantum_computing