Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has officially announced the top 15 finalist teams advancing in the second edition of the “Engineer It With AI” national competition. Focused on the practical implementation of Agentic AI, the 2026 cohort showcases homegrown Omani technological innovations designed to solve critical operational, social, and economic challenges across key sectors.
Enterprise Operations And Industrial Innovation
- Sharyk: Serving as a virtual co-founder for startups and small enterprises, Sharyk provides specialized AI agents that deliver actionable guidance on marketing, compliance, and strategic decision-making tailored to Omani laws.
- Qarar: Designed for small manufacturing facilities, Qarar integrates fragmented operational data across platforms to automatically detect production delays, manage inventories, and recommend resource optimization strategies.
- PipX Solutions: Built for the energy sector, PipX Solutions provides a unified real-time command platform that monitors critical oil and gas infrastructure to predict operational failures and prevent accidents.
- Mibyan: Focused on procurement, Mibyan leverages AI agents to assist small businesses in identifying relevant tenders, evaluating requirements, and automatically generating compliant proposal drafts.
Supply Chain, Hospitality, And Food Management
- Hafeed: Created for cafes and small restaurants, Hafeed processes supplier invoice images into a real-time inventory tracking system, enabling automated one-tap reordering via WhatsApp.
- ZAD: Operating in logistics, ZAD serves as an intelligent agent that continuously monitors inventory and shipments to forecast demand spikes and mitigate supply delays early.
- Sadeem Robotic: Developed for service-heavy environments, Sadeem Robotic deploys autonomous service robots to handle routine operational and guest-facing tasks in hotels and corporate facilities.
Healthcare And Public Services Automation
- AI Novera: Utilizing saliva biosensors and an integrated WhatsApp virtual assistant, AI Novera offers non-invasive early risk detection for liver and kidney health.
- NeuroNest: Powered by its MediFlow AI engine, NeuroNest simplifies the patient journey by evaluating symptom urgency, matching medical specializations, and automating appointment scheduling.
- Fateen: Acting as an autonomous intermediate layer, Fateen converts text or voice commands into fully executed public and private service transactions, including permit issuances and fee payments.
Talent Development, Sustainability, And Cybersecurity
- Itqan: Aimed at career transitioners and recent graduates, Itqan measures skill gaps against Omani and GCC market requirements to build personalized upskilling roadmaps.
- JobSynapse: An AI recruitment platform that analyzes candidate resumes, identifies skill deficiencies, matches job seekers with local vacancies, and conducts interactive mock interviews.
- Faheem: Built for young learners aged four to seven, Faheem provides an adaptive mobile app that delivers interactive voice and visual education in native Omani and Gulf Arabic dialects.
- MaAl Mind: Targeting agricultural sustainability, MaAl Mind utilizes specialized AI agents to automate smart irrigation cycles based on real-time weather, pest, and crop data.
- Sandeed: Operating in digital security, Sandeed provides an on-device protective agent that audits web links during browsing to intercept phishing and fraud attempts in real time.
About Engineer It With AI
“Engineer It With AI” is a national tech program organized by Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology. The second edition focuses on advancing Agentic AI capabilities by supporting Omani innovators in building autonomous, enterprise-ready digital solutions to drive localized tech innovation and economic growth.
Source: Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology – Oman
