AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI in Government: The Royal Academy of Management has completed a policy programme with King’s College London, including training on AI’s role in government decisions. Digital Government: Oman’s National Centre for Statistics and Information won a GCC award for its open-data portal, while Japan’s Globis University opened its Middle East regional office in Muscat. AI Investment: Oman-based Phaze Ventures is raising more than $75 million for AI startups and deep tech; a consortium is also planning a $3 billion AI data centre in Salalah. Space Technology: Oman’s MBSat selected ST Engineering iDirect for satellite ground infrastructure ahead of a planned 2027 service launch, while ETCO Space and UK firm Open Cosmos agreed to develop satellite and Earth-observation capabilities. Local Innovation: Oman’s new Makerspace Centre aims to boost local manufacturing, and the country is advancing a drone innovation programme across six sectors.
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