Oman to Roll Out Microsoft 365 Copilot Across Public Schools in Landmark AI Education Drive

Oman’s Ministry of Education has announced plans to deploy 4,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses across its public schools, making the sultanate one of the first countries in the region to integrate artificial intelligence copilots at scale within the education sector.

The initiative, unveiled in Muscat this week, is designed to transform teaching and learning by providing educators, students, and administrators with AI-powered tools tailored to their needs. Teachers will gain access to features that streamline lesson planning, grading, and content creation, freeing up more time for direct student engagement and personalised instruction. Students, meanwhile, will benefit from interactive learning experiences aimed at strengthening critical thinking, collaboration, and digital literacy—skills seen as essential in a rapidly evolving global workforce.

School leaders and administrators will also leverage Microsoft 365 Copilot’s data-driven insights to track performance, optimise collaboration, and expand innovation across the education system. Importantly, the programme is being extended to both urban and rural schools, underscoring the ministry’s commitment to ensuring equitable access to advanced technologies.

The rollout aligns with Oman Vision 2040, the national development strategy that prioritises building a knowledge-based society equipped to compete in the digital economy. “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, highlighted the initiative’s focus on inclusivity. “This is about ensuring every student, whether in Muscat or the most remote rural community, has the opportunity to thrive in an AI-powered world,” he said.

The launch builds on a longstanding digital transformation partnership between the ministry and Microsoft, which began in 2020. That collaboration introduced blended learning models, teacher training programmes, and initiatives such as DigiGirlz, aimed at encouraging more girls to pursue careers in science and technology. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Microsoft supported the ministry in extending remote learning solutions to nearly three-quarters of schools nationwide. More recently, the ministry has piloted AI-driven services, including a chatbot designed to improve administrative efficiency.

The announcement coincided with Microsoft’s participation at COMEX 2025, Oman’s leading technology exhibition, where the company showcased the potential of artificial intelligence across both public and private sectors.

With this latest move, Oman positions itself as a regional leader in educational innovation, embracing AI not only to modernise classrooms but also to prepare its next generation for a digitally driven future.