North A’Sharqiyah Governorate Announces Establishment of Future Center for AI

Ibra, 14 Sep (ONA) --- The Governorate of North A’Sharqiyah has announced the establishment of the Future Center for Artificial Intelligence (AI). This strategic initiative aims to accelerate the pace of digital transformation in Oman and create an integrated environment for developing national capabilities and supporting the innovation ecosystem.

The center seeks to become a national platform for education, research, and innovation in AI and its practical applications across economic and service sectors. It will focus on developing national competencies through advanced training programs in AI and its technologies, promoting research and development via specialized labs that support research projects, and fostering entrepreneurship by incubating promising startups and student projects. It also aims to transform ideas into commercial ventures and contribute to the national economy by applying AI technologies in industrial and service sectors to increase productivity and create new job opportunities.

The center will include advanced training halls, R&D labs equipped with the latest technologies, co-working spaces for startups and entrepreneurs, and integrated administrative facilities.

The project seeks to build strategic partnerships with universities, scientific research centers, and technology institutions, in addition to collaborating with private sector entities to apply AI solutions in industry, health, education, and services.

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