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The Ministry of Education, represented by the Omani National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, organized the global consultations for the post-2030 education agenda that is set to span over three years. The event was held under the patronage of HE Dr. Intisar bint Abdullah Ambosaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Educational Support Programs and Vice Chairperson of the Omani National Commission for Education, Culture and Science. The ceremony opened with a speech by the Undersecretary for Educational Programs, who commended the tireless efforts of the Omani ...

The International Conference on Recent Developments in Geographic Information, organized by the Ministry of Education, concluded. Held under the patronage of HE Dr. Badr bin Hamoud Al-Kharusi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Education, the two-day event drew broad international and academic participation. It aimed to showcase the latest advancements in geographic information and geospatial technologies, while exploring ways to integrate them into education and various other sectors. HE Dr. Badr bin Hamoud Al-Kharusi emphasized that geography is no longer merely a map to be ...

The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Education, joins the global community in observing International Literacy Day, marked annually on September 8, under the theme "Literacy for People, Planet, and Prosperity." In doing so, The Sultanate of Oman reaffirms its commitment to curbing illiteracy, enhancing opportunities for lifelong learning, and equipping community members with the knowledge and skills that enable them to actively participate in the journey of sustainable development. International Literacy Day serves as a global occasion to highlight the importance ...

The 11th International Conference on Recent Developments in Geographic Information, organized by the Ministry of Education, launched on Monday. The opening ceremony was held under the patronage of HE Sheikh Salim bin Mustahil Al Mashani, Advisor at the Diwan of Royal Court, and attended by HE Dr. Badr bin Hamoud Al Kharusi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Education and Head of the Main Committee, alongside various dignitaries, advisors, and directors-general. A select group of specialists and researchers are participating in the event, which showcases the latest developments ...

Academic, scientific, and community-oriented activities and events at Private Higher Education Institutions represent a key pathway for enhancing the quality of the educational experience, developing students' skills and capabilities, supporting scientific research and innovation, and fostering a culture of participation and social responsibility—all in alignment with the goals of Oman Vision 2040. In this context, the Ministry of Education, represented by the Directorate-General of Private Universities and Colleges, performs a regulatory and supervisory role in overseeing the ...

The Ministry of Education held a ceremony honoring outstanding students of the General Education Diploma and equivalent qualifications for the 2025/2026 academic year. Supported by Occidental Oman, the ceremony was held under the patronage of HE Dr. Mahad bin Said Ba'owain, Minister of Labour, in presence of HE Dr. Madiha bint Ahmed Al-Shaibani, Minister of Education; Their Highnesses and Excellencies; Honorable Members of the State Council; and Stephen Laufer, the company’s CEO; as well as educators, parents, and students. The honoring ceremony took place at St. Regis Al Mouj ...

The Ministry of Education, represented by the Department of Governance and Institutional Performance, conducted training workshops on the governance system for committees and work teams. Targeting various administrative divisions within the Ministry, these workshops were part of efforts to strengthen the institutional governance framework, enhance administrative performance efficiency, and embed effective institutional practices. The workshops aimed to enhance the Ministry's decision-making process by establishing a clear governance framework for committees and task forces, ensuring ...

A number of teachers from the Sultanate of Oman achieved a new global accomplishment by winning the GLOBE Cup 2026 international competition, which was organized for the first time in conjunction with the FIFA World Cup, during the period from June 11 to July 19. This achievement came after the participants from the Sultanate of Oman distinguished themselves at the Near East and North Africa (NENA) regional level by implementing a project to monitor daily environmental data in local football stadiums, which included measurements of air temperature, ground surface temperature, and ground ...

The Director-General of Private Universities and Colleges, Dr. Maryam Al-Nabhani, conducted a visit to the Middle East College, with the participation of a number of head of department and specialists from the Directorate-General of Private Universities and Colleges, in order to enhance communication and integration between the Directorate and private higher education institutions, and to review the reality of academic programs and future development plans. The delegation was received by Dr. Saleh Al-Shuaibi, Dean of the Middle East College, and a number of officials and specialists at the ...

The Directorate-General of Scientific Innovation and Artificial Intelligence, represented by the Scientific Innovation Department, in cooperation with Shell Oman, organized a central evaluation and closing ceremony for student projects participating in the Shell NXplorers program. The closing ceremony was held under the patronage of HE Eng. Ghalib bin Said Al Maamari, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion for Trade and Industry. Participated in the evaluation ceremony (10) junior teams and (11) senior teams from various educational governorates across ...

The Ministry of Education, represented by the Omani National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, in cooperation with Sultan Qaboos University, held a workshop titled "Supporting Social Innovation in Learning Cities." The workshop was held under the patronage of HE Dr. Intisar bint Abdullah Al-Ambosaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Supporting Educational Programs and Vice-Chairperson of the Omani National Commission for Education, Culture and Science. Attendees included the heads and representatives of the Omani cities participating in the UNESCO Global ...

The Directorate-General for School Performance Development held an educational meeting for directors of school performance development departments and directors of education departments in the governorates. The meeting included the presentation of several working papers that discussed the current state of school performance and the integration of curricula, educational assessment, and school performance development. The meeting targeted 56 directors of school performance development departments and directors of education departments in the governorates. The meeting aims to bring ...

The Ministry of Education, in cooperation with OMIFCO, celebrated the conclusion of the School Creativity Award and honored the winning schools in its second edition, under the patronage of HE Mr. Said bin Sultan Al Busaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth for Culture, and in the presence of a number of Their Excellencies, advisors, directors general, school principals and members of the local award committee. In his speech, Saif Al-Julandani, Director-General of the Directorate-General for School Performance Development, said: “We celebrate an educational ...

The Ministry of Education, represented by the Khazna project to instill financial literacy principles in school students, and the Oman Broadband Company signed a cooperation agreement to support the "Young Entrepreneur" summer program and promote student entrepreneurship targeting students in grades 7 through 11. The agreement was signed by Dr. Faisal Al Busaidi, Director-General of the Directorate-General of Information and Communication Technology at the Ministry, and Eng. Khalfan Al Amri, Executive Vice Chairman of Technology at the company, in the presence of HE Majid bin Said ...

The Ministry of Education, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), launched an evaluation study of the Child-Friendly Education Initiative, in a step that embodies the national direction towards promoting inclusive and quality education for every child in the Sultanate of Oman. It also organized multi-sectoral workshops in which specialists from entities concerned with the child and their development participated, as well as children of the Arab Parliament in the Sultanate of Oman, with the aim of preparing an executive action plan that extends for five years, ...