Oman Delivers on Elon Musk’s Vision with Major Investment in xAI

Oman has taken a bold step into the world of artificial intelligence by investing heavily in xAI, the cutting-edge AI company led by Elon Musk. This investment is part of Oman Investment Authority’s ongoing efforts to diversify its international portfolio and fuel growth in advanced technologies.

xAI’s Significant Achievements

In recent months, xAI has achieved major milestones, including:

• Establishing a massive data center in the United States
• Launching the Grok-2 platform, which significantly enhances the company’s AI capabilities.

These developments are expected to strengthen xAI’s market position and boost the returns on Oman’s investment.

Oman Vision 2040: Investing in Future Technologies

Abdulsalam Mohammed al Murshidi, Chairman of the Oman Investment Authority, emphasized that this investment is aligned with Oman Vision 2040, which aims to help the Sultanate adopt world-class technologies and drive future progress.

Elon Musk: A Vital Partnership for the Future of AI

Elon Musk, the founder of xAI, commented:
“This partnership between Oman and the Gulf countries with xAI is an excellent move. These investments will bear fruit as we work together to build a super-intelligent AI capable of solving global challenges.”

xAI: Pioneering AI Systems

xAI aims to be a leader in AI systems by offering the ability to process and analyze real-time data, an essential edge over many competing AI systems. The platform provides advanced tools and analytics, enabling users to optimize AI models and manage diverse types of data, such as documents, charts, graphs, and images.

Supporting SpaceX: A Continued Partnership with Elon Musk

Oman Investment Authority is also a key investor in SpaceX, Elon Musk’s aerospace company known for Starlink satellite communications. This collaboration has yielded an internal rate of return exceeding 37% for Oman, thanks to SpaceX’s rapid global expansion and satellite services.

A Bright Future for Oman and AI

Oman’s investments in AI technologies mark a new era in its commitment to becoming a global hub for digital innovation, paving the way for the future.