Oman

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Policy / Guidance1

National Strategy1

Standard / Framework1

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Data Privacy & ProtectionDefense & National SecurityGenerative AISafe & Responsible AiSandbox

Standard / Framework

Arab League calls for AI regulation framework

It is reported that at the Arab Dialogue Circle on Artificial Intelligence in the Arab World, Arab League Secretary General Ahmad Abu Al-Gheit has urged scholars to draft a regulatory framework for AI that aligns with Arab values and interests. The call to action includes (1) addressing the rapid developments in AI, particularly in large language models and generative AI, (2) localizing AI industries and investing in strategic planning and financial resources, and (3) ensuring active participation in the global AI race to achieve safe and culturally aligned AI integration.

2 February 2025Generative AISandboxData Privacy & Protection

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National Strategy✓ Official

Oman releases draft national AI policy

The Oman Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology is seeking public feedback on the draft of its National Artificial Intelligence Policy – a key framework document that aims to ensure optimal utilization of AI technologies, while safeguarding national interests and individual rights. The public consultation phase closes on 28 August 2024.

5 August 2024Data Privacy & ProtectionDefense & National Security

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Policy / Guidance✓ Official

National Artificial Intelligence Policy (2024)

A key framework document that aims to ensure optimal utilization of AI technologies, while safeguarding national interests and individual rights. The policy sets out provisions relating to development and use of AI, AI data governance, and transparency and accountability. The policy also includes the National Charter for AI Ethics which sets out the key principles of (1) justice, (2) transparency, (3) accountability, (4) inclusiveness, (5) humanity, (6) safety, and (7) data quality.

DRAFTSafe & Responsible Ai

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Other✓ Official

Future Opportunities for Artificial Intelligence Applications and Advanced Technologies in the Sultanate of Oman (2021):

Oman's national AI policy which among other things calls for (1) the ethical, fair and safe use of AI applications by reviewing and updating laws and policies to stimulate the adoption of AI and advanced technologies; and (2) managing ethical issues by laying the foundations that take into account human aspects, community privacy, governance of data collection processes, and the development of safe AI algorithms.

Data Privacy & Protection

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