AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI Aquaculture: Oman’s Agriculture Ministry and Sultan Qaboos University are developing an AI-powered fish-farming system that uses underwater images to estimate fish biomass and automate feeding. The project targets feed costs, which can account for up to 70% of farm expenses. Cybersecurity & Data Science: A Salalah computing conference urged Omani institutions to strengthen cyber resilience with zero-trust systems and prepare for post-quantum encryption. Its recommendations also covered ethical AI, secure medical-data analysis and digital tools to improve water use in agriculture. Digital Economy: Oman’s digital economy contributed 9% of GDP in 2025, with investment reaching RO1.3 billion. Ooredoo is also partnering with DE-CIX to establish a new internet exchange in Oman. STEM Skills: GUtech has launched a vocational academy teaching CNC machine operation and 3D printing to people with disabilities, while Oman’s Science Festival showcased robotics and STEM workshops.
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