.Annual Report of the National Program for Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Digital Technologies – 2025

The introduction

The year 2025 marked a significant turning point for artificial intelligence and advanced digital technologies in the Sultanate of Oman, characterized by the launch of national platforms, the implementation of high-impact projects, and the achievement of measurable results across vital sectors. This report highlights the year’s key accomplishments, combining quantitative data with selected details on projects that have reached tangible stages of implementation.

First: Notable National Achievements

National Open Data Portal

• Official launch of the portal during COMEX 2025.
• 56 government entities registered and publishing data.
• Recognition of 19 government entities for excellence in data publishing and updating.
• An effective national portal supporting transparency and data-driven innovation.

AI Studio

• Establishing and operating the studio to support AI innovation.
• Launching the digital platform and officially unveiling it at COMEX 2025.
• Enabling government entities to transform operational challenges into AI-driven solutions.

The Omani language model "Mu'een AI"

• Launch of the beta version in September 2025.
• Actual use by government entities.
• A unified interface for reporting, data analysis, and document summarization.
• A national project that enhances digital sovereignty and supports government productivity.

Secondly: Artificial Intelligence Economics Initiative (Sectoral Achievements)

Ministry of Health – Virtual Health

• Ready-to-use facility and pilot service operations.
• Medical and technical staff ready to commence work.
• Advanced technical system to support the delivery of remote health services.

Ministry of Energy – Geological Data Analysis

• Conducting a proof-of-concept experiment.
• Setting up development and testing environments.
• Developing an intelligent Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system to support advanced analysis.

Ministry of Commerce and Industry – Investment Data Dashboard

• Commencement of the first package implementation.
• Linking and cleansing investment data.
• Developing artificial intelligence components to support investment decision-making.

Dhofar Municipality – E-Portals

• Issuance of the work order.
• Commencement of actual project implementation.
• Enhancement of digital municipal service delivery.

Ministry of Labor – Smart Administration

• Completion of technical and financial analysis.
• High level of readiness to proceed to implementation.
• Alignment of the plan with performance evaluation and training systems.

Oman Academic Accreditation Authority

• Awarding of the smart solutions project for managing training workshops.
• Contractual readiness to commence implementation.

Third: Artificial Intelligence Initiatives

Artificial Intelligence as a Service (AIaaS)

• A national initiative to provide AI system services via the cloud.
• Supporting companies and researchers in accessing AI technologies through the local cloud.

Smart Production Factories (SIRI)

• Over 100 factories underwent digital maturity assessments.
• 21on-site assessments.
• Development of a roadmap for industrial digital transformation.

Fourth: Successful pilot projects (with performance indicators)

Smart Judicial Systems

•          Sector: Judiciary

•          Beneficiary: Public Prosecution

•          Project Nature: An intelligent system for analyzing judicial documents and files using artificial intelligence technologies

•          Impact: Supporting preliminary decision-making and enhancing case analysis efficiency within sensitive data environments

•          Status: Completed pilot implementation with an accuracy rate exceeding 90%

Early detection of diabetic retinopathy

•          Sector: Health

•          Beneficiary: Ministry of Health

•          Project Nature: A smart solution for analyzing retinal images using artificial intelligence technologies

•          Impact: Improved diagnostic accuracy, reduced waiting lists, and support for early disease detection

•          Status: Implemented nationwide; the Sultanate of Oman is the third country globally to adopt this solution

"Humam" Platform for Tender Data Analysis

• Sector: Governance and Government Procurement
• Beneficiary: General Secretariat of the Tender Board
• Project Nature: Smart tender data analysis platform utilizing Artificial Intelligence technologies
• Impact: Enhancing transparency, improving government procurement data analysis, and generating accurate evaluation reports
• Status: Completed pilot with a final evaluation report

 A2M AI-in-Education Platform

·      Sector: Education

·      Partner: National University of Science and Technology

·      Project Nature: AI-powered smart educational platform

·      Impact: Supporting academic performance prediction and enabling early intervention to improve learning outcomes

·      Status: Successful pilot; ready for scaling

Automated Conversational System for Supporting Security and Governance

·      Sector: Policy and Governance

·      Beneficiary: Governance Team at the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology

·      Project Nature: An intelligent automated interaction system (chatbot) leveraging AI technologies to support inquiries and procedures related to security and governance

·      Impact: Improved response times, standardization of procedural information, and enhanced efficiency in handling security- and governance-related requests

·      Status: Successfully completed pilot implementation

Fifth: Training and Capacity Building – 2025 Indicators

• Over 10 specialized workshops.
• More than 300 beneficiaries.
• Participation of over 15 government entities.
• Workshops tailored to diverse groups (beginners, specialists, and leaders).
• Applied labs for the "Mueen AI" language model.

Sixth: Seminars and Conferences Related to Artificial Intelligence – 2025 Indicators

As part of highlighting the nation's impactful presence in the field of artificial intelligence, the participation of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology in 2025 focused on showcasing national achievements, contributing to specialized platforms, and supporting international dialogue on the governance of advanced technologies.

Key indicators:

• Participation by the Ministry—either as a co-organizer or through a significant presence—in more than five major events specialized in artificial intelligence and advanced digital technologies.
• Showcasing of two key national platforms at specialized forums:
• The Omani Language Model (Maeen AI).
• The National Open Data Portal.
• Organization of a national forum dedicated to artificial intelligence and quantum computing as part of the COMEX 2025 exhibition.
• Completion of an international report for the Sultanate of Oman regarding AI readiness assessment, utilizing the UNESCO Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM).
• An official contribution to a national report submitted to the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD).

Seventh: AI Makers

The "AI Makers" project is a national initiative aimed at building knowledge output in the field of artificial intelligence. In 2025, two academic cooperation memoranda were signed to produce and publish specialized studies on artificial intelligence with:

• • National University of Science and Technology.
  • University of Technology and Applied Sciences.

Conclusion

The achievements of 2025 reflect the maturity of the National Program for Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Digital Technologies, as well as its ability to translate vision into tangible accomplishments with a national impact. The report underscores the Sultanate of Oman’s commitment to continued investment in artificial intelligence as a cornerstone of digital transformation and sustainable development.