The "AI Makers" initiative, implemented in collaboration with higher education institutions, has achieved remarkable results in supporting scientific research within the field of artificial intelligence.

At the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, the initiative attracted 390 published research papers, 63 of which qualified—including 18 published in Q1-ranked journals. Additionally, the six award categories received 222 entries, with winners distributed across the university’s branches in Muscat, Shinas, Ibri, and Ibra. The initiative concluded at the university on May 14, 2026.

At the National University of Science and Technology, the evaluation of entries for the first year (2025–2026) was completed, and the results were approved by the steering committee; recommendations were made to award incentives to eight published research papers, three of which appeared in Q1-ranked journals. The winners are scheduled to be announced in November 2026.