A Journey Across Eras of Innovation
For over three decades, Said Sulaiman Al Azri has stood at the intersection of technology, education, and creativity — shaping systems, building platforms, and inspiring minds across generations.
The Journey
From Cassette-Based Coding to AI Ecosystems
35 years of shaping change, not just keeping pace with it
The Early Years
At age 12, Said received his first Sakhr computer (MSX) — a localized Arabic computer that sparked his lifelong passion for programming.
- ✓First computer: Sakhr MSX (1984)
- ✓Daewoo desktop with cassette storage (1986)
- ✓Intel 8086 MS-DOS system (1988)
- ✓Learned BASIC programming
- ✓Developed logical thinking and curiosity
The SQU Years
Said joined Sultan Qaboos University's first Computer Engineering cohort, mastering multiple programming languages and computer systems.
- ✓First Computer Engineering cohort at SQU
- ✓Mastered QuickBasic, Pascal, Fortran, COBOL
- ✓Learned Visual Basic and Java
- ✓Experimented on 386 and 486 systems
- ✓Explored Windows 3.1, 95, and NT
The Pre-Y2K Era
As a Network Engineer, Said led major infrastructure projects in the Diwan of Royal Court, becoming one of Oman's first certified Microsoft engineers.
- ✓Network Engineer at Diwan of Royal Court
- ✓Ethernet and Internet Services infrastructure
- ✓Enterprise Email and Antivirus systems
- ✓Fiber optic cabling across 20+ buildings
- ✓Microsoft MCP and MCSE certifications
- ✓One of Oman's first 10 certified engineers
- ✓RCA Y2K Project Team member
The Post-Y2K Era
Said earned his MSc in Information Security and founded Oman's first Information Security and Standards Office.
- ✓MSc in Information Security, Royal Holloway (2002)
- ✓Among earliest Omanis in cybersecurity
- ✓Founded Information Security Office at RCA (2003)
- ✓RCA Technology Steering Committee
- ✓RCA Recruitment Committee
- ✓RCA Incentives & Rewards Committee
- ✓Early adopter: LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter
The Entrepreneurial Era
Said transitioned into entrepreneurship, building a diverse portfolio of AI-driven and digital ventures.
- ✓Wathiq – AI-powered EdTech ecosystem
- ✓LearnMine.io – Collaborative learning platform
- ✓Zaad Oman – E-commerce for SMEs
- ✓Tasneef 2.0 – Evaluation framework
- ✓Trweig.com – AI influencer marketplace
- ✓Amuz.World – Smart tourism platform
- ✓Oman: The Lost History – Cultural media
- ✓A Boy from Blackmine – Literary work
The Visionary Era
Looking ahead, Said focuses on AI ethics, heritage innovation, and knowledge consulting — combining advanced technology with cultural authenticity.
- ✓AI ethics and responsible innovation
- ✓Heritage-tech integration
- ✓Knowledge consulting
- ✓Cultural preservation through technology
- ✓Building human-centric AI solutions
“From cassette-based coding to AI ecosystems, my 35-year journey is not about keeping pace with change — it's about shaping it.”
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