ASUS, in collaboration with Intel, announced the opening of a state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab at the Directorate-General of Education in Al Dhahirah Governorate in Ibri. This initiative marks the first AI-focused project by ASUS Education in the region, reiterating the company’s commitment to driving innovation and advancing AI adoption across the education sector.
AI Lab supports the Sultanate of Oman’s ongoing efforts to upskill students, empower educators and foster research. AI plays a key role in Oman Vision 2040, reflecting Oman’s commitment to strengthening its position among the leading nations in AI readiness and building a knowledge-based economy.
ASUS designed the AI Lab to utilise its lineup of AI-ready devices. The facility includes rugged Chromebooks, AI PCs and all-in-one (AiO) devices for classrooms and labs and high-performance AI-ready devices tailored for advanced research. The devices are also sustainable, which helps reduce carbon footprint and all come with long battery life and strong connectivity, perfect for hybrid learning.
Using the capabilities of the new Intel Core Ultra processors, the devices come with AI features that make them ideal for creativity, productivity and professional-grade performance. AI acceleration is built into the processor, using three engines (CPU, GPU and NPU) working together to power AI applications and features. The combination of ASUS’s innovative hardware design, Intel’s AI-optimised technologies and Bahwan Projects and Telecoms’ trusted local expertise delivers a powerful AI-driven experience. Some of the ASUS products available at AI Lab include the award-winning ExpertBook P3405, P5405, B1403 and B3405 business laptops, as well as their line of all-in-one PCs.
“We greatly value ASUS, Intel and Bahwan’s sincere efforts in implementing the AI Lab in Al Dhahirah Governorate, which aligns with the Ministry of Education’s direction towards utilising AI technologies to support the educational process and develop the skills of our students,” said Dr Faisal Al Busaidi, Director-General of the Directorate-General of Information Technology.
“We are proud and delighted to open the AI Lab in partnership with Intel at Oman’s Ministry of Education,” said Madeleine Hung, General Manager for East EMEA and META Commercial System BG, ASUS. “ASUS will showcase its AI-ready solutions in this cutting-edge facility, empowering teachers and students across the region to explore the limitless possibilities of AI in their classrooms and research centres. This AI Lab is set to become a hub for innovation and AI capacity building, which supports Oman’s Vision 2040 and the country’s National Programme for Artificial Intelligence. With this AI Lab, students and educators will experience the transformative power of AI, enabled by ASUS in collaboration with Intel and Bahwan Projects and Telecoms.”
“Intel is thrilled to collaborate with ASUS on the AI Lab in Ibri, Oman, bringing our advanced Intel Core Ultra processors to power a new era of AI-driven education. By integrating our AI-optimised technologies with ASUS’ innovative devices, we’re equipping students and educators with cutting-edge tools to explore AI’s potential, fostering innovation and supporting Oman Vision 2040. This lab is a testament to our commitment to empowering the next generation of AI innovators across the region,” said Eng. Taha Khalifa, Intel General Manager Intel Middle East and Africa.
ASUS’s education business empowers K–12, higher education and research institutions with durable, secure and easy-to-manage technology tailored for modern learning. Currently, ASUS has deployed learning solutions in over 100 countries, collaborating with governments across the Middle East, Asia and Europe to support national digital learning programmes. Through these solutions, ASUS continues to play a vital role in shaping AI learning worldwide.
