personal skills Artificial Intelligence Experts Committee
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In implementation of the initiatives and projects outlined in the National Programme for Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Digital Technologies, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology established the Artificial Intelligence Experts Committee pursuant to Ministerial Decision No. 124/2025. The Committee aims to provide advice and recommendations to decision-makers on the opportunities and challenges associated with the development and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the Sultanate of Oman. The Committee brings together experts and specialists from government entities, academic institutions, and the private sector to draw on their expertise in examining AI-related issues and providing recommendations that support its safe and responsible use and enhance its contribution to economic and social development.
Committee Mandate
The Committee is responsible for providing advice and recommendations in the following areas:
- Developing national policies, plans, and implementation strategies related to artificial intelligence.
- Proposing necessary legislative amendments and reviews relating to AI applications to support a safe and advanced regulatory environment.
- Examining emerging global trends, analysing their potential impact on the Sultanate of Oman, and identifying opportunities to benefit from them.
- Assessing technical, ethical, and privacy-related challenges and risks, and proposing measures to mitigate them.
- Proposing guidelines for the ethical use of artificial intelligence in alignment with national values and international standards, while ensuring transparency and data protection.
- Advancing education and training in AI and proposing initiatives to build national capabilities.
- Proposing national projects and initiatives that promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic and social development.
- Identifying investment priorities in research and development and encouraging AI adoption across the public and private sectors.
Committee Members
The following table lists the Committee members, their respective affiliations or areas of representation, and their roles, in accordance with the composition specified in Ministerial Decision No. 124/2025.
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Name |
Representation |
Role on the Committee |
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Dr Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maashari |
Academia |
Chairperson |
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Mr Sami bin Hamid bin Saif Al Sulaimani |
Government Entity |
Member |
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Mr Warith bin Saeed bin Mohammed Al Sulaimani |
Government Entity |
Member |
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Mr Arif bin Khamis bin Khalfan Al Fazari |
Government Entity |
Member |
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Mr Hassan bin Fida Hussein bin Abdulridha Al Lawati |
Government Entity |
Member |
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Dr Maryam bint Zuhair bin Habib Al Lawatiya |
Scientific Research and Innovation |
Member |
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Mr Mohammed bin Sulaiman Al Ghafri |
Health |
Member |
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Eng. Ibrahim bin Abdullah Al Housni |
Private Sector |
Member |
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Ms Ghada bint Nasser Al Kharousiya |
Financial Technology |
Member |
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Mr Mahmoud bin Nasser Al Nafai |
Independent / Start-ups |
Member |
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Dr Hussein bin Saeed Al Ghafri |
Independent / Legal |
Member |
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Dr Younis bin Saeed bin Khalfan Al Anqudi |
Logistics |
Member |
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Ms Taw'a bint Abdullah Al Dawood |
Government Entity |
Committee Rapporteur |
Committee Operations
The Committee holds regular meetings on a quarterly basis. Extraordinary meetings may also be convened at the invitation of the Chairperson. The Committee may engage experts or appoint temporary members, depending on the nature of the topics under consideration and the need for specific specialist or technical expertise.
The Committee also submits an annual report documenting its meeting minutes and recommendations. Its term is three years from the date of issuance of the Ministerial Decision, with the possibility of extension through a subsequent decision, as required.
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