08 MAY 2024 · National Strategy

Oman releases draft national AI policy

Public Consultation on the National Artificial Intelligence Policy Details Overview of the Consultation In a rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, frameworks and policies governing this technology are increasingly crucial to ensure its optimal benefits. The Ministry aims to develop a comprehensive national policy for artificial intelligence that reflects the needs and aspirations of all segments of society. This public consultation serves as an open platform for all relevant stakeholders, inviting individuals, experts, academics, decision-makers, and stakeholders to contribute the

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28 JAN 2024 · Executive Order

Ministerial Decision No. 2024/34 regarding executive regulations for Personal Data Protection Law

On 28 January 2024, the Oman Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology adopted the Ministerial Decision No. 2024/34 concerning the executive regulations for the Personal Data Protection Law. The regulations define and concretise certain aspects of the Personal Data Protection Law regarding procedural aspects, user rights, data processing of sensitive data, especially that of minors and obligations of the controller and processor. Further, the regulations stipulate the r...

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DRAFT · Policy / Guidance

National Artificial Intelligence Policy (2024)

Primary source (mtcit.gov.om) dated DRAFT in OM. See linked source for full text.

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Policy / Guidance

AI policy update — Future Opportunities for Artificial Intelligence Applications and Advanced Technologies in the Sultanate of Oman (2021)

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