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Omani firms can adopt AI while keeping data at home

July 2, 2026·Oman ObserverEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

Oman's regulatory shift toward localized AI adoption reflects a broader GCC trend of balancing digital transformation with data sovereignty concerns—a structural priority across the region given the strategic importance of digital infrastructure and compliance with evolving regional data protection frameworks. Domestic adoption of AI capabilities while maintaining onshore data residency has historically supported technology sector development in the Gulf, where state-backed initiatives and regulatory clarity have encouraged enterprise and fintech participation. This approach also aligns with GCC governments' efforts to reduce dependency on foreign cloud infrastructure while building indigenous tech ecosystems, a pattern evident in parallel initiatives across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and othe

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