What works in Oman

Oman has launched three major digital-infrastructure programmes: Noor Educational Platform reaching 578 schools (96% teacher access) with 65% of surveyed students finding AI-enhanced lessons more engaging, and Royal Oman Police's AI traffic monitoring which correlates with a 24% reduction in road accidents from 2023–2025 (though authorities attribute this to multiple interventions combined). Universal Service Obligation satellite connectivity targets approximately 598 remote villages and 100+ rural schools and health centres, with complementary Starlink trials connecting around 50 government schools as of 2025. These programmes demonstrate sustained investment in digital access across education, road safety and rural connectivity, though the education and satellite initiatives lack independent outcome evaluation, and the traffic reduction is explicitly multi-causal rather than an isolated AI effect.