Key Takeaways:
- AI in Oman: Microsoft’s global AI tour arrived in Muscat, highlighting the transformative potential of AI in accelerating Oman’s digital transformation journey.
- Focus on Innovation and Growth: The event showcased cutting-edge AI solutions that are enabling organizations across various industries to drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and unlock new opportunities for economic growth.
- Microsoft’s Commitment to Oman: Microsoft reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to supporting Oman’s Vision 2040 aspirations by providing world-class cloud and AI solutions.
- AI Excellence Awards: The AI Tour in Muscat celebrated local innovation through the AI Excellence Awards, recognizing Omani organizations that have successfully implemented AI solutions for transformative impact.
Muscat, Oman – Microsoft brought its global AI tour to Muscat, showcasing the power of AI and its potential to drive Oman’s digital transformation. The event brought together industry leaders, developers, and government officials to explore the latest advancements in AI and celebrate local innovations.
Samer Abu-Ltaif, President of Microsoft EMEA, emphasized the importance of AI in shaping Oman’s future and reiterated Microsoft’s commitment to supporting the country’s Vision 2040 goals.
“As Oman advances towards its Vision 2040 aspirations, our mission remains steadfast: to provide world-class cloud and AI solutions that enable Omani organisations to achieve more, fostering a future of sustainable growth and innovation,” said Abu-Ltaif.
Sheikh Saif Hilal Al Hosni, Country Manager of Microsoft Oman and Bahrain, highlighted the growing recognition of AI’s importance in driving innovation and efficiency for businesses in Oman.
The event showcased several examples of how Omani organizations are leveraging Microsoft’s AI solutions to achieve transformative outcomes:
- Oman Housing Bank: The bank has adopted Microsoft 365 Copilot to enhance productivity and efficiency across its operations.
- Ministry of Education: The ministry has deployed an advanced AI-powered chatbot to provide instant access to information.
- National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI): NCSI is leveraging AI to improve data analysis and decision-making processes.
- Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel): Omantel is using AI to enhance customer service and network optimization.
The AI Tour in Muscat also celebrated local innovation through the AI Excellence Awards, recognizing the achievements of several Omani organizations in implementing AI solutions.
The event also featured in-depth sessions on Microsoft’s AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Agents, demonstrating their potential to revolutionize the workplace and improve productivity.
Microsoft’s AI tour in Oman underscores the company’s dedication to fostering a thriving digital ecosystem in the country. By showcasing AI innovations and celebrating local success stories, Microsoft is empowering Omani organizations to harness the full potential of AI and contribute to the nation’s digital transformation journey.
