1+ hour, 44+ min ago  (613+ words) "Tell me," I asked a friend over coffee, "is artificial intelligence merely a tool, or has it become an economic agent?" He smiled. "Does it really matter?" he asked. "It matters," I replied. "Because if AI is only a tool,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (238+ words) MUSCAT " Oman's banking sector is moving from digital adoption to an "intelligence-first" phase, where artificial intelligence, open banking and cybersecurity will define the next stage of financial services, the Chairman of the Central Bank of Oman said. Speaking at the…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (788+ words) Unlike other countries, we in Oman do not really make noise but rather action by making moves. Yes, through Royal Decree No 50/2026, issued by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Oman has formally established a dedicated zone focused entirely on…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (614+ words) Cities are rapidly changing due to Artificial intelligence (AI) which is creating "AI-powered" cities or "smart" cities. These cities incorporate machine learning, data analytics and automation into the city's infrastructure and public utility services. The benefit for city residents is…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (441+ words) MUSCAT: Oman has issued Royal Decree No (50/2026) establishing a Artificial Intelligence Special Zone in Muscat Governorate, marking a significant step in advancing the Sultanate of Oman's digital economy and innovation-driven growth strategy. The initiative aims to accelerate the implementation of…...

5+ mon, 1+ day ago  (170+ words) AI today can analyse large volumes of data far faster than humans and generate language that sounds like a person, produce images and films that appear real, recreate environments and improve the performance of complex systems. AI-generated synthetic media is…...