NAIRL Discusses AI Cooperation with Ambassador of Oman to Korea

The National AI Research Lab (NAIRL) welcomed H.E. Zakariya Al Saadi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of Korea, at its Seocho office on September 17 to share the current state of AI in Korea and Oman and to discuss opportunities for future cooperation.

The Ambassador was accompanied by Mr. Ali Al Nadabi, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Oman in Korea. The delegation was welcomed by Prof. Kee-Eung Kim, Director of NAIRL, and members of the NAIRL team.

During the meeting, NAIRL introduced its research directions and operating experience, including its four-university consortium model, flagship research projects, and partnerships with overseas research institutions. The Omani side shared its national AI policy initiatives and efforts to build an AI ecosystem. Both sides exchanged views on a wide range of ways Korea and Oman could cooperate in the field of AI.

As NAIRL is an institution dedicated to fundamental AI research and talent development, the discussion focused in particular on potential cooperation with similar institutions in Oman. Concrete forms of cooperation, such as researcher exchanges and joint workshops, were also discussed, and NAIRL shared examples from its existing international partnerships.

Following the meeting, the delegation toured NAIRL’s research space and observed a demonstration of the lab’s robotics research.

NAIRL extends its sincere gratitude to the Embassy of Oman in Korea for the visit. NAIRL remains committed to expanding its engagement with research institutions and partners around the world.