Oman launches AI-powered classroom transformation with Microsoft

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Oman’s Ministry of Education will deploy 4,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses across public schools, positioning the sultanate among the first countries in the region to implement artificial intelligence copilots at scale in education.

The rollout is designed to support teachers with tools for planning, grading, and content creation, freeing up time for student engagement and personalisd instruction.

Students will gain access to interactive learning experiences aimed at strengthening critical thinking, collaboration, and digital fluency.

School leaders and administrators will use data-driven insights to monitor performance, streamline collaboration, and scale innovation across the education system.

The initiative covers both urban and rural schools to ensure equitable access.

Aligned with Oman Vision 2040, the programme advances the country’s goal of building a knowledge-based society.

Deploying Microsoft 365 AI Copilot to empower Oman’s educators, students

“This initiative marks a turning point for education in Oman and a clear demonstration of our commitment to building a knowledge-based society under Vision 2040,” said Ali Al Ghadani, deputy director of the Applied Science Department for IT at the Ministry of Education. “By deploying Microsoft 365 AI Copilot at scale across public schools, we are empowering our teachers with intelligent tools and giving young people personalised, interactive learning experiences that sharpen skills needed in tomorrow’s workforce.”

Sheikh Saif Hilal Al Hosni, country manager for Microsoft Oman and Bahrain, said the move was about ensuring “every student, whether in Muscat or the most remote rural community, has the opportunity to thrive in an AI-powered world.”

The launch builds on a digital transformation partnership signed in 2020, which introduced teacher training, blended learning, and programs such as DigiGirlz.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Microsoft supported the ministry in extending remote learning technologies to about 75 per cent of schools. The ministry also recently deployed an AI-powered chatbot as part of its modernisation efforts.

The announcement coincided with Microsoft’s participation at COMEX 2025, where the company is showcasing AI applications in public and private sectors across Oman.

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