Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about AI governance, the 7-Pillar Model, our assessment, and how we work with clients.
What is AI governance?▼
AI governance is the system of policies, processes, roles, and controls that ensure AI systems are developed and operated responsibly, legally, and aligned with business and societal values.
Why does AI governance matter for organisations in Oman?▼
Oman has introduced the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and sector regulators such as MTCIT are setting expectations for trustworthy AI. Governance reduces legal, operational, and reputational risk.
What is the 7-Pillar AI Governance Model?▼
A practical framework developed by Engineer Said Al Azri covering Strategy, Governance & Policy, Risk & Compliance, Data & AI Assets, People & Culture, Technology & Security, and Ethics & Trust.
How long does the AI Readiness Assessment take?▼
The self-assessment takes 8–10 minutes. A facilitated executive assessment typically spans 3–5 weeks for a full report and board briefing.
How much does an assessment cost?▼
A standard AI Readiness Assessment starts around OMR 22,000. The final scope and price depend on organisation size, sector, and maturity. Contact us for a proposal.
What is ISO 42001?▼
ISO/IEC 42001 is the international standard for an AI Management System (AIMS). It helps organisations establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve AI governance.
How long does ISO 42001 readiness take?▼
Most organisations need 12–20 weeks for a readiness pathway, depending on existing risk and information security management maturity.
What training formats do you offer?▼
We offer 90-minute executive briefings, half-day roadmap workshops, ISO 42001 awareness and implementer prep, and customised corporate programmes.
Is the self-assessment really free?▼
Yes — the online self-assessment is free and provides an indicative maturity score. A detailed scorecard and facilitated debrief are available as paid services.
How do you handle data privacy?▼
We only collect information you voluntarily provide, process it under Oman PDPL principles, and never share personal data without consent. See our privacy policy for details.
Do you work outside Oman?▼
Yes — while our expertise is grounded in Omani and GCC context, we advise organisations across the Middle East and support global standards alignment.
When will the SaaS platform be available?▼
The governance operations platform is planned for Q1 2027. Join the waitlist for early demos and pilot pricing.