HM Speech: A national programme for the adoption of AI
Published: 09:11 AM,Nov 14,2023 | EDITED : 02:11 PM,Nov 14,2023
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik presided over the Council of Oman's 8th term’s first annual session
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik presided over the Council of Oman's 8th term’s first annual session in the Governorate of Muscat on Tuesday.
Stressing the use of technology, His Majesty the Sultan said, 'In light of rapid global advancements in frontier technologies and their applications, including artificial intelligence (Al) and its potential to amplify productivity and efficiency across myriad sectors, and with our profound recognition of the necessity to diversify sources of income through knowledge, technology, and innovation.'
He added, 'We are resolutely intent on positioning the digital economy as a pivotal and central pillar of our national economy. We have promulgated directives to implement a national program for the adoption and localization of Al and to expedite the establishment of legislation that will enable Al technologies to become an instrumental force in our developmental sectors.'
Stressing the use of technology, His Majesty the Sultan said, 'In light of rapid global advancements in frontier technologies and their applications, including artificial intelligence (Al) and its potential to amplify productivity and efficiency across myriad sectors, and with our profound recognition of the necessity to diversify sources of income through knowledge, technology, and innovation.'
He added, 'We are resolutely intent on positioning the digital economy as a pivotal and central pillar of our national economy. We have promulgated directives to implement a national program for the adoption and localization of Al and to expedite the establishment of legislation that will enable Al technologies to become an instrumental force in our developmental sectors.'