Baku:The Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies concluded the Ministry of Defence Research Paper Competition for the year 2025/2026 in its second edition. The event took place under the auspices of Dr. Khamis Saif Al Jabri, Minister of Economy, with the presence of Dr. Mohammed Nasser Al Zaabi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence, and Rear Admiral Hamed Ahmed Sakroon, Chairman of the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies.
According to Oman News Agency, Air Commodore Ali Rashid Al Abri, Director General of Studies and Academic Affairs and Chairman of the Competition Committee, emphasized the objectives, stages, and evaluation criteria of the competition in his speech. He highlighted the significant role of the research paper in analyzing and understanding contemporary challenges.
The ceremony included a visual presentation showcasing key participating research papers, followed by the announcement of results and the honoring of top-place winners. Major Ahmed Khalifa Al Amri from the Royal Army of Oman achieved first place with his research paper titled "The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Elevating the Efficiency of Military Media in Monitoring and Strategic Analysis in the Sultanate of Oman - A Semiotic Approach."
The competition is designed to encourage strategic and defence scientific research, empower researchers, support decision-makers, and promote a culture of creativity and innovation.
